Thomas Panton

Thomas Panton is an entrepreneur and startup mentor with a strong background in sustainability and social impact. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Canopey, a business focused on ethical consumerism.12

Professional Background::

• Startup Mentor at Virgin StartUp since July 2023, advising mission-driven entrepreneurs2
• Entrepreneur at Techstars Sustainability Paris (September 2023 - Present)2
• Mentor at Undaunted (formerly the Centre for Climate Change Innovation)2

Education::

• Bachelor's in International Relations and Politics from the University of East Anglia (2014-2018)
• Master's in Climate Change and International Development from the University of East Anglia (2021-2023)2

Notable Achievements::

• Successfully raised funding for Canopey through angels, funds, and a crowdfunding campaign with over 350 backers1
• Participated in the Virgin StartUp's Collective Impact programme, which helped him develop his sustainability-focused startup1

Previous Experience::

• Worked with Greenpeace UK in various roles from 2016 to 2021
• Founded Festovers, a project focused on extending consumer product life
• Has experience in fashion styling with companies like Levi Strauss & Co. and FatFace2