Speakers

Chantelle Young brings over a decade of expertise in education, community building, and entrepreneurship to her role at Tech Nation. She is known for crafting engaging programmes, forging impactful partnerships, and nurturing vibrant communities. Chantelle's diverse background encompasses leading global alumni and apprenticeship communities at UCL and Multiverse, joining the founding team of an edtech startup, and creating educational programmes implemented in over 1,200 schools as part of the Skills Builder Partnership. Additionally, she has spearheaded entrepreneurial and innovation programmes and events that have reached participants across 76 countries. At Tech Nation, she leads two key initiatives. The first is Libra, a programme featured in Forbes, which supports underrepresented tech founders, helping them scale sustainably. The second initiative is Rising Stars, a national pitch competition held at London Tech Week, showcasing the UK's top early-stage tech startups.