techSPARK uk
Ben Shorrock is an experienced leader in the tech and digital sectors, currently serving as Managing Director at TechSPARK UK since February 2016, where the focus is on strengthening the tech cluster in the West. In addition, Ben holds the position of Director at UKC3, facilitating public sector collaboration with Cyber Clusters, and serves as a Board Member for UK Tech Cluster Group, promoting regional tech communities across the UK. Previous roles include Digital Sector Specialist at Invest Bristol and Bath and Investor Development at UK Trade & Investment, among others. Ben holds a Master’s Degree in Global Business Analysis from Alliance Manchester Business School and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management with International Business Finance and Economics from The University of Manchester.
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techSPARK uk
techSPARK is the information hub for all things tech in Bristol, Bath and the West of England region. techSPARK is dedicated to strengthening the digital cluster in the West. We are a not for profit organisation who help businesses, both large and small, to grow using our connections and knowledge. We engage with over 25,000 people every month in the South West highlighting the best of what’s happening and bringing people together. We work across key issues for the cluster including: 1. Talent- through our, jobs board, Inclusion programme, TechNation visa assessment and talent attraction programme. 2. Knowledge & Connections- with our newsletter and site, our tech Cluster Map and events like TechieBrekkies, SWFounders, BathSPARK, techSPARK, Bath Camp meetups and our annual SPARKIES awards. We have the largest tech meetup membership in the West (4,000+ members) with a focus on fast growing start-ups and tech companies. 3. Business growth- programmes include our Silicon Gorge pitching events, our work with Invest Bristol & Bath, and entrepreneurs toolkit.