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Alice Bentinck
British Entrepreneur
Alice Bentinck is a prominent British entrepreneur and co-founder of Entrepreneur First (EF), a leading talent investor and company builder.1 Born on July 23, 1986, Bentinck has made significant contributions to the tech startup ecosystem and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting women in technology.1
Career Highlights
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Co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First: Bentinck, along with Matt Clifford, founded EF in 2011. EF is a unique platform that invests in exceptional individuals before they have a company, helping them build startups from scratch.14
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Talent Investor: At EF, Bentinck focuses on identifying and supporting high-potential individuals to become successful entrepreneurs.2
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Code First: Girls: Bentinck co-founded this organization, which offers free web programming courses for women and has taught coding to over 100,000 women and non-binary individuals.14
Background and Education
Bentinck grew up in the New Forest region of southern England and attended the Godolphin School in Salisbury. She later graduated from Nottingham University Business School with a first-class honors degree in management studies.1
Professional Experience
Before founding EF, Bentinck:
- Interned in Tony Blair's office in London
- Assisted the Africa Governance Initiative
- Worked as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company from 2009 to 20111
Achievements and Recognition
- Awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
- Named one of the Fifty Most Inspiring Women in European Tech by the Inspiring Fifty organization in 20151
Recent Developments
In December 2023, Bentinck announced that she would be taking on the role of CEO at Entrepreneur First, while her co-founder Matt Clifford would focus on leading EF's AI thesis full-time.3
Alice Bentinck continues to be an influential figure in the tech startup world, advocating for innovation and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs through Entrepreneur First's global platform.4
