Linda is the CEO and founder of BetaDen, she has been working on the launch since she joined Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership back in June 2017. She has joined the mentor team to offer her knowledge and expertise on all things trade and investment, running a tech company and advice on enterprise.

She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business start-ups and development; previous roles have included Director of International Trade for DIT and directorships in a number of small tech companies. Having spent over 15 years with the Department for International Trade, she brings an abundance of knowledge of foreign markets, specialising in security and defence.

Her current role as Director of Enterprise for Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership sees her open the first Centre of Entrepreneurship (BetaDen) and support new businesses setting up across emerging technologies in Worcestershire.