Newton Venture Program
Sam Irving is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in product management and innovation across multiple industries. Currently serving as Chief Product Officer at WTW since June 2023, Sam leads product initiatives for Neuron. In parallel, involvement as a Newton Fellow in the Newton Venture Program focuses on promoting diversity in venture investing. Prior experience includes Head of Innovation at Nile, where efforts were directed towards accelerating impactful ventures. Sam's tenure at Lloyd's spanned several roles, including Digital Channel Lead and Project Manager, where strategic initiatives and digital service channels were developed. Sam holds a degree in Business with International Development from The Open University Business School, earned between 2014 and 2017.
Newton Venture Program
Newton Venture Program helps you make sense of the venture capital world with a mission to level the playing field for people from typically overlooked and underestimated backgrounds - ensuring that the next generation of investors represent the world we live in 🌍 Launched in 2020, we are a joint venture between LocalGlobe VC and London Business School, with founding partner HSBC Innovation Banking. We combine the best of executive education with insights from the most experienced practitioners across venture. Our robust training programs ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive in venture capital to create a more accessible and diverse ecosystem.