Lee Strafford

Lee Strafford is an accomplished entrepreneur and mentor with extensive experience in the tech sector. Notable achievements include co-founding Plusnet, where Strafford served as CEO until March 2007, and later returning as a mentor after exiting the company. As Co-founder and CEO of Accelerated Digital Ventures, Strafford focused on building scalable businesses from November 2016 to August 2020. Additionally, Strafford played a pivotal role in the development of dotforge, a start-up accelerator in Sheffield, and has served as an investor and mentor for various initiatives. Leadership experience also includes a tenure as Chairman of Sheffield Wednesday FC, where significant modernization efforts were implemented. Educationally, Strafford is a self-proclaimed "Jedi Master" in innovation and disruption, having honed skills while at Plusnet. Currently, Strafford engages in community work and collaboration, offering support for ongoing projects.