Simon Walker

Simon Walker, a digital media veteran with over 25 years of experience in the creative and technology industries, has become a prominent figure in the mediatech space by founding, investing, and advising in creative niches. Simon's vehicle, Maidthorn, is a specialist mediatech incubator that develops digital-first brands in content-led niches. With a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from the most successful global media and technology groups to the most disruptive digital challengers, Simon and his team support growth, innovation, and collaboration within the niche.

Simon is a graduate of the University of Oxford, where he obtained a degree in Modern Languages. He has invested his expertise and knowledge in several tech startups, including Love Home Swap, Insportive, and CountryLine, among others. Additionally, Simon held senior executive positions and led the global strategy and business development functions at the BBC, EMI Music, and EMAP PLC, where he played a vital role in the media's transformation to digital.

Simon is an experienced investor, strategist, growth hacker, and incubator who delights in supporting global niches, passion groups, founders, and female founders. His strong expertise in ideas, strategy, growth, innovation, disruption, collaboration, investment, incubation, deal-making, negotiation, team-building, content, communications, branding & positioning, consumer insight, talent, IP, rights, video, partnership, advice, and mentoring.