Stephen Lile has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Stephen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Oxbridge Angels/Oxbridge Ventures, a venture capital fund focused on investing in deep tech, biotech, science, and green tech innovations. Additionally, they are a Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Judge Business School and a Guest Lecturer at the same institution. Stephen serves as a Mentor for the Master of Studies in Entrepreneurship Programme at Cambridge Judge Business School. Stephen Lile is also a Non-Executive Director/Investor at Perfect Company, a dominant player in the "connected kitchen" space.
In the past, Stephen Lile has held roles such as Chairman at Lile Entertainment Group, an independently produced film studio, and Advisory Board Member at Phylos Bioscience. Stephen was also involved in the founding and leadership of ShiftWise, a company that was later sold for $40 million. Stephen Lile co-founded Ensequence, where they served as CFO and Executive Director for over a decade. Stephen also has experience as an Executive Producer at the Public Broadcasting Service, overseeing the production of national broadcast programs.
Stephen Lile has an extensive education history, primarily focused on business and engineering. Stephen pursued a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD ABD in Engineering - Media Technology at the University of Cambridge. Additionally, they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same university, specializing in Corporate Finance, Complex Financial Transactions, and Early Stage Financing.
Stephen also attended the University of Oxford, where they obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Private Equity. Stephen is also a member of the Oxford University Business Alumni Association. Furthermore, they completed a Master of Business Administration - MBA program at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Apart from their formal education, Stephen has obtained various certifications. Stephen is estimated to have intermediate fluency in both French and Italian, as recognized by Duolingo. Additionally, they hold certifications from Nike Run Club as a Black Level Runner and from PADI as a Certified Open Water Diver.
Stephen Lile's education history also includes military training and courses. Stephen completed the Advance Infantry Course and earned Airborne Wings in the US Army. Furthermore, they completed the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course and the Scout Platoon Leader Course.
It is worth noting that some details regarding the start and end years for certain educational experiences and the completion of specific military courses are not provided.
April, 2015 - present