Tech London Advocates (TLA) is a private sector led group of leaders promoting London's technology sector and addressing the issues on the horizon.

Programme jumpstarting entrepreneurial community in Europe by connecting next generation developers and entrepreneurs with over 400 mentors from a top-tier network of company builders.

An intensive mentorship-led acceleration ("incubator") programme affiliated with Cambridge University and located at Google Campus London.

Recipient and then Chairman of Payments submissions.  (See http://www.fintech50watchlist.com/)

Showcases mobile solution innovations developed by young entrepreneurs worldwide.

Helped startups scale globally by giving them direct access to an international network of the most relevant partners, investors and mentors in their sector.

Mentor to early-stage businesses that have potential for high-growth looking to create, test, market and deliver scalable world-class financial, retail and future cities technology products and services.

Supported entrepreneurs based in England who are planning to launch a start-up or are within their first 12 months of trading as a business.

Key role in overseeing curriculum policies, appointing staff, care and maintenance of the building, monitoring grounds and equipment and setting the budget. (See http://www.orleans.richmond.sch.uk/page/?title=Governors&pid=12)

Selected to lead the Board for the Stanford Graduate School of Business Alumni Association. Served as Treasurer for 2 years, then as President and finally as President Emeritus (See http://alumni.gsb.stanford.edu/about/board.html).

Members of the Advisory Council play an important role by providing counsel to the Deans on strategic, operational, and financial directions for the school.  Mission of the Council is to provide external perspective and review as well as advocacy and support for the school's programs, strategic direction, and overall objectives.  (See https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/advisorycouncil)

Elected due to demonstrated, active interest in the Alumni Association and the Business School.  Offered direction for the activities of the Alumni Association.  After serving an initial 2-year term, invited to serve second and then elected to the Executive Committee for final 4-year term.

FOOI advances the education of the pupils of Orleans Infant School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the School not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.  See www.fooi.org.uk.

Variety Children's Charity of Northern California donates hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships to children's agencies, small groups and individuals to aid disabled, disadvantaged, abused and neglected kids.

BATS Improv (Bay Area Theater Sports) offers improvisation training and performance. Honored to be third annual recipient of BATS highest honor, the "Rebecca Stockley Superhero Award", for extraordinary service. improv.org

Awarded internship in Cameroon, Africa teaching basic business skills at a vocational trade school while also advising the Board on operational effectiveness.

Founded & directed a non-profit organisation teaching photography to inner-city Chicago girls in order to build self-esteem and confidence.  Culminated in a gallery showing/press event of their work in the State of Illinois building.

With over 70 years of experience in the Chicago community, JA provides economic education for students of all economic levels.

Thought leadership on the massive impact of digital devices on commerce and major trends causing a rapid shift in customer expectations.  Presenting at large public and small private events. See http://londonspeakerbureau.com/speakers/roy_vella for more.

Executive consultancy delivering strategic advice and commercial services to digital leaders globally, particularly as an expert in the fintech and IoT industries.  

CLIENTS INCLUDE: Aviva Insurance, Janssen Pharmaceuticals (Johnson & Johnson), Visa Europe, Vodafone, British Gas, Allianz Insurance, the GSM Association (Mobile World Congress Producer), Allergan Pharma, Lloyds Banking Group, Coutts & Company, MasterCard Advisors, Experian, Intuit, Camelot Group, Travelex, Saudi British Bank, Nets and ABSA Capital as well as many London-based incubators and their fast-growing European startups.

OPERATING/ADVISORY ROLES
   • Bottomline Technologies, SVP, Strategy (2020-21)
   • Awair, VP, Enterprise Sales (2019–20)
   • Ripple, Business Development Advisor (2018-19)
   • Business 3.0, Board Of Advisors (2015-18)
   • Mobile Ecosystem Forum, Special Advisor, Global Board (2012 – 2018)
   • Orwell Group, NED, Board of Directors (2015-17)
   • ShopRocket, NED, Board of Directors (2014–17)
 

Planet Positive Ventures is a venture capital think tank and investment advisory firm founded by industry veterans to address humanity’s most pressing needs and its symbiotic existence with nature.

Roy Vella

Growth Leader • Revenue Accelerant • Team Builder • Story Doctor • Relentless Optimist • Ever Curious (𝑼𝑺/𝑼𝑲)