Jerome Iveson

Jerome Iveson is a seasoned professional with a background in design and a passion for working with startups.

Having founded and worked with numerous startup businesses, Jerome has honed a diverse skill set to assist in finding the right technology, strategy, processes, and funding for success.

Jerome successfully raised finance for his previous startups, namely Thrive and GiveToLocal, taking each from concept to market.

Thrive, a platform aiding creative freelancers and agencies, garnered tens of thousands of users globally with its Solo and Team apps.

Contrastingly, GiveToLocal pioneered a micro-donation platform for grassroots sports, innovative in ensuring 100% of donations reach intended recipients.

Presently, with The One Percent Pitch, Jerome leverages his past experiences, both triumphs, and setbacks, to support early-stage startups in raising funds.

Educationally, Jerome studied Graphic Communication, Graphic Design, and BTEC Graphic Design at prestigious institutions like the University of Wolverhampton and Cleveland College of Art and Design.

Jerome's professional journey includes roles like Founder at The One Percent Pitch, Freelance Product Designer, Design Lead at Sleepstation, and Founder & Chief Product Officer at GiveToLocal, among others.

His experience spans various design, product development, and strategic roles in organizations like Fintegrate, N17 Growth Partners Limited, link.one / the insights agency, Distil Design Limited, and Blueriver Design.