Sam Bird

Director of Operations

2025 - Current

Director of Operations - DASA Accelerator & NATO DIANA UK

2025

Director of Programmes

2024 - 2024

Senior Accelerator Manager

2022 - 2024

Seraphim Space Accelerator supports the most ambitious SpaceTech entrepreneurs seeking to change the world for the better through space. Companies through the first 9 cohorts have raised $350m in seed funding from over 110+ global VC investors Within this role, I am leading on the operations and execution of accelerator related activities, including start-up selection, implementation and stakeholder management. This includes the management of our delivery team to ensure the highest standards throughout the entire end-to-end processes within our programme.

Accelerator Manager

2021 - 2022

Accelerator Manager

2022 - 2024

Generation Space is the US division of Seraphim Space UK Group

Accelerator Programme Manager - Future of Air Mobility

2021 - 2021

Connected Places Catapult is the British government’s innovation agency for the transport and connected cities industries. Responsible for the creation, deployment and delivery of the organisations new aviation-focused accelerator programme.

Venture Manager

2020 - 2021

Portfolio Manager

2019 - 2020

- Provide key investment advice to startups within the L Marks portfolio and alumni. - Help portfolio companies achieve their next round in fundraising. - Enable portfolio companies to achieve their next life cycle stage through continued support. - Manage ongoing relationships with L Marks' support network and partners. - Over 1000 start-ups assessed for commercial viability.

Investment Associate

2019 - 2019

- Analysis and reviewing of startups across all business sectors. - Monitoring startup progress within programmes to ascertain investability. - Compiling investment reports through due diligence activities. - Developing relationships with domestic and international potential co-investors. www.lmarks.com

Programme Associate

2018 - 2018

Programme Associate for British Airways' Hangar 51 Accelerator Programme. - Based out of British Airways HQ for the entire 10-week duration. - Facilitated and managed the day-to-day activities of 11 start-ups with respective corporate partners. - Demonstrated strong relationship building with all parties and stakeholders.

Co-Founder

2017 - 2020

The Berlin Club is a digital magazine aiming to help the next generation of pioneers and creatives. Through the sharing of sharing of stories from talents across a range of industries, we want to highlight how success and the lessons learnt can be applied in any setting. Highlights: - Developed The Berlin Club from concept to commercialisation and launch within 18 months. - Responsible for business development, operational and financial activity. - Grown consistent readership amongst our target audience. www.theberlinclub.co.uk

Project Lead

2017 - 2018

Cheap Flights Club is a new membership platform alerting it's users to the cheapest flight deals as soon as they are made. Simply set the parameters of where you want to go and we take care of the rest, finding the best prices for you. Responsible for: - Leading the growth of our membership platform through dedicated service - Planning and implementation of both the operation and marketing strategies - Development and growth of a committed and passionate team - Holistic market analysis and subsequent response to demands - Long-term forecasting and decision making www.cheapflightsclub.co

Intern

2017 - 2017