Maya Knight

Maya Knight is a professional based in London, England, with a diverse background in innovation consulting, product management, and delivery management. She currently serves as the Co-Founder of Momentum Retreats, a company she started with her brother.1

Career Highlights

Co-Founder at Momentum Retreats: Maya has been in this role since September 2022. The company focuses on organizing retreats for executive and leadership teams, as well as entire companies and groups of founders and VCs. Their goal is to provide nourishing, educational, and connected experiences that are both enjoyable and productive for teams.1

Previous Roles:

• Delivery Manager at TPXimpact (March 2021 - August 2022)
• Delivery Manager at FutureGov (March 2021 - October 2021)
• Innovation Consultant at Pollen8 (July 2017 - March 2021)1

Education

Maya studied Anthropology at The University of Edinburgh, earning a Master of Arts degree with a 2:1 classification from 2014 to 2017.1

Professional Interests

Maya's background in anthropology sparked her fascination with cognitive science, group dynamics, and ceremonies. This interest has influenced her career path, leading her to focus on designing experiences that allow teams to connect with nature, themselves, and each other.1

Approach to Work

At Momentum Retreats, Maya applies research from neuroscience and cognitive sciences to train executive and leadership teams. She believes that time spent outside the office can significantly improve team productivity and cohesion, potentially saving companies weeks or months of operational costs.1

Maya's diverse experience in innovation consulting, product management, and delivery roles has shaped her unique approach to team development and corporate retreats.