Our team

Our executive team is supported by an advisory board and wide network of expert advisors.

  • Sarah Turner, Angel Academe co-founder with short curly hair wearing a white shirt with a ruched collar, photographed in profile view.

    Sarah Turner

    Co-founder & CEO

  • Simon Hopkins, Angel Academe co-founder. Bald, wearing a gray jacket and a green scarf, standing indoors with a neutral expression.

    Simon Hopkins

    Co-founder & COO

  • Michelle McQueen, Angel Academe's Network Manager. Smiling, with light hair and patterned blouse standing indoors with green vases in the background.

    Michelle McQueen

    Network Manager (part-time)

  • Yee Mun Thum, Angel Academe MD, smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a brown turtleneck.

    Yee Mun Thum

    Managing Director (part-time)

Advisory board

Jodie O’Keeffe
Angel investor, deal team lead, NED, MD NW3 Ventures

Emma Maslen
Angel investor, NED, coach, founder, deal team lead

John Robson
Angel investor, marketing advisor, deal team lead

Ros Singleton
Angel investor, deal team lead, CEO, Chair

Audrey Mandela
Angel investor, screening committee, entrepreneur, Chair

Kanika Goela
Investment professional, angel investor, deal team lead

Mark Pattenden
Director, Broad Lawn Accounting, tax advisor

James Fulforth
Senior Partner, Kingsley Napley, legal advisor