Sam Edge

Sam Edge is a seasoned professional with a diverse educational background and extensive experience in Fintech, startups, venture capital, and mentorship.

He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, a Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Bachelor of Art (BA) Hons in History from the University of Exeter.

With a solid foundation from Brighton College, Sam has held key roles in prestigious organizations, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) where he served as the Head of Industries and Emerging Technologies, Global Head of FinTech, and established expertise in Fintech, startups, and venture capital.

His significant contributions extend beyond AWS, as he has also been actively involved in mentoring roles at Launchpool Web3 Techstars, Startupbootcamp FinTech, Plug and Play Fintech Europe, and as an advisor at Oxford Entrepreneurs.

Furthermore, Sam's entrepreneurial spirit led him to found HowBusyNow and gain experience as a Startup Mentor at ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator. His global exposure includes roles such as the EMEA Lead for Fintech Startup & Venture Capital Business Development at AWS.

Sam Edge's journey encompasses various facets of business development, investment, and strategic planning, evident from his positions as Director at Oxford Seed Fund, Vice President of Investment at Oxford Entrepreneurs, and Director at LEADING EDGE ADVISORS LTD.

He has also honed his skills through managerial roles at EY and represented FasterCapital. Moreover, his MBA Internship in Growth Strategy at Streetbees added valuable insights to his arsenal of expertise.

His extensive experience, combined with a strong educational foundation and a passion for entrepreneurship, makes Sam Edge a notable figure in the Fintech and startup ecosystem.