Kate Patton is an experienced entrepreneur engagement manager with a diverse background in business development, sales, and marketing. She leverages her multifaceted expertise to identify and support ambitious tech founders in the Northeast of England, helping them scale their businesses quickly. Kate has a Master of Science in Education: Language-Theory, Practice, Literacy, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Photography. She has held senior positions at Tech Nation, DIGIT.FYI, KAL, QikServe, and Leyton UK. Kate has also owned and operated her consultancy firm, Astillas Consultancy Limited, and worked as a freelance video editor and marketer for SquareFoot. Her extensive experience in account management, business development, and sales in various industries including photography, education, marketing, and alcoholic beverages, makes her a valuable asset to any organization operating in these industries.