Benjamin Southworth

Benjamin Southworth is a London-based entrepreneur and technology professional with a diverse background in the startup ecosystem. He is currently the Idea Farmer & Co-Founder at PollinateHQ, a position he has held since May 2023.1 In this role, he is working towards purchasing a farm in Q1 2024 to establish an Agritech & ClimateTech Accelerator.1

Career Highlights

Entrepreneurial Ventures::

• Co-founder of 3 Beards, an events company for digital startups1
• Founder of Peace & Love, a company helping startups find happiness (March 2023 - Present)1
• Co-founder of Wathe, a company focused on making SME lending easier (October 2020 - January 2021)1

Leadership Roles::

• Board Member at GrantTree (July 2019 - March 2023)1
• Chief Technology Officer at Music Hackspace (October 2021 - December 2021)1
• Tech Sector Lead at Expectation State (May 2018 - February 2020)1

Education and Community Building::

• Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Ada National College for Digital Skills (September 2018 - October 2021)1
• Evangelist, Community Builder, & Developer at Southworth Industries (July 2013 - October 2021)1

Skills and Expertise

Benjamin Southworth's skillset includes:

• Programming languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby
• Frameworks: Rails, Sinatra, WordPress
• Development methodologies: Agile processes, Lean, Behavior Driven Development, Test Driven Development
• Other areas: API integration, Cloud technologies, User Experience, Online Marketing, Digital Governance1

Throughout his career, Southworth has demonstrated a passion for technology, entrepreneurship, and community building within the digital startup ecosystem. His LinkedIn profile showcases his commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging businesses in various capacities.