Alex Bishop

Senior Investment Manager at @UfiVentures. Passionate about the future of learning and workforce development.

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

@UfiVentures @task_her @VirginStartUp 👏👏👏

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

Exciting news! 🌟Anna Moynihan, co-founder of @task_her, has won the @VirginStartUp Female Founders competition! 🏆🚀

Huge congratulations to Anna for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉 We're very proud to have TaskHer in the @UfiVentures portfolio

#FemaleFounders

https://t.co/df3fdm4udf

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

🚀 Big news from our portfolio company @CAPSLOCKCyber who have just announced an exciting new partnership to address the UK's Cyber Security Skills Gap  

By March 2024, the course aims to reskill 40 new cyber security professionals, providing them with the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to join the UK’s growing cyber security sector 🔒

Learners will hone both core technical and non-technical skills in areas such as governance, risk and compliance, offensive and defensive security and business resilience 🌐

#upskill #reskill #futureready #CyberSecurity

[Ufi VocTech Trust @UfiTrust]

💬"Technology may be a disruptor that allows us to do things differently, but when addressing the confidence and motivation of learners across a wide spectrum of geographies, subjects and skills, the key to progress remains in empowering people to take ownership of their own learning"

🗞️Just published! Take a look at this @FEWeek article from @UfiTrust CEO @RebeccaGW in which Rebecca delves into the findings of @LearnWorkUK's annual 'Adult Participation in Learning Survey' and explores why confidence and choice remain barriers to #edtech for adults

Read it here👇

#LifeLongLearningWeek #voctech

https://t.co/rCzuLVMnsC

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

🎉 It's the annual highlight of #WeekofVoctech: it's the showcase!

Discover how @CAPSLOCKCyber are removing the barriers to a career in #cyber security 🔐

📅 Thurs, 16 Nov. ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 RSA House 🏛️

#GetAdultsLearning

Book ⤵️

https://t.co/xE6XfwgFFg

[Ufi VocTech Trust @UfiTrust]

🚀 Exciting News! We're proud to introduce GoodTech Ventures: a cross-sector partnership to nurture emerging tech solutions in the social impact space

💬 "As we embark on this exciting journey with the support of our valued partners, we're deeply committed to addressing the unique needs of early-stage impact-led tech ventures” - David Hinton, Senior Venture Partner @Catch22

💬 "We are really pleased to be able to continue our support of Catch22’s work and the development of the GoodTech Ventures Community and Accelerator” - @HelenGironi, Director @UfiVentures

@SocialTechTrust @Microsoft @govuk #SocialImpact #Tech4Good

https://t.co/oobvrowuC4

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

Exciting news! 🌟 Our Director of Ventures, @HelenGironi will be representing us at this year's @OEBconference! 🚀✨

📅 Save the date: November 22 – 24
📍Location: Berlin
🌐 Learn more: https://t.co/xc6Oj7M3Pd

#OEB23 #edtech #futureofwork

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

Join the @UfiVentures team at the #WeekOfVocTech for a session on "Preparing for Your First EdTech Fundraising!

Gain invaluable insight into how to secure funding for your #EdTech venture.

Register now at: https://t.co/BetSek6NfJ…! 🚀📚

#WeekofVocTech #GetAdultsLearning

[Ufi VocTech Trust @UfiTrust]

🥁 Drumroll, please! We're thrilled to unveil the programme for the Week of VocTech 2023!

Join us for a jam-packed week focused on accelerating the development and adoption of digital technology for vocational training 🌟

📆 So mark 13-17 November in your calendar and be part of the movement to #GetAdultsLearning

Explore the full programme 👇

https://t.co/xOayK6bEjR

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

Thanks @BVCA for a really insightful day.

Delighted to see @CAPSLOCKCyber win the Excellence in Impact award for portfolio company social impact, nominated by @UfiVentures!

#bvcasummit2023

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

Great to be at the #bvcasummit2023 today, where the focus is on how private capital can generate public benefit! Also a lot of narrative so far around the power of skills, which is great to hear!

Exciting news to follow this afternoon.

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

It reinforced the idea that in the world of early-stage investments, it's not just about data points; it's about the people and the connections we build. 🤝

How do you think we can cultivate more authentic conversations in the investment world? I'd love to hear thoughts! 💬#vc

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

Yesterday, I had a conversation that reminded me why I do what I do. The founder was genuinely interested in my insights and experiences. We talked about industry trends, my path into investing, and where we're both excited to go.

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[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

🌿 Explore the world of "green skills" and their crucial role in building a sustainable future with our Director of Ventures, Helen Gironi

📅 Date: November 22 – 24
📍Location: Berlin
🌐 Learn more:

https://t.co/xc6Oj7M3Pd

#OEB23 #edtech #futureofwork

[Ufi VocTech Trust @UfiTrust]

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The wait is over and we’re thrilled to announce that the VocTech Future of Skills Award is now OPEN for entries.

❓If you could make one change to the skills system to get more adults learning, what would it be?

We’re looking for bold visions, enabled by tech, for a better skills system. 💡

👥The best ideas will be rewarded with a cash prize of £5,000 and celebrated across the vocational education community.

Watch our CEO @RebeccaGW and Public Affairs Manager @JoshSmithUfi introduce the VocTech Future of Skills Award ☟

Find out more and enter at: https://t.co/LgrkOruJbZ

#edtech #FutureofWork #GetAdultsLearning

[Ufi VocTech Trust @UfiTrust]

Our Annual Review of 2022 is now live!
Snapshot figures include:

💷 £1.2 million of new grant funding supporting 27 new VocTech tools and approaches 
💷 £3.4 million invested in early-stage companies 
🤝 6 Strategic Partnerships formed with organisations that share our mission 
🚀 12 early-stage companies now part of the Ufi Ventures portfolio 
👏 1,000,000+ adult learners impacted in the last 12 months

To everyone who worked with us during 2022 - whether as a grant recipient, a member of the @UfiVentures investment portfolio, Strategic Partner or part of the broad VocTech community - your collaboration drives our collective impact. Thank you for working with us to accelerate the pace of change and for your ongoing support of our mission.

We hope that you enjoy exploring our Annual Review of 2022.

https://t.co/x6soIdKREm

@theRSAorg @idea_award @AELPUK @resfoundation @A_L_T @LearnWorkUK @Catch22

[Alex Bishop @AlexBishopUfi]

@rajdey @learnerbly @EdTechEurope Congrats Raj - great to see you yesterday!

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

Congrats to our portfolio company @learnerbly for their win at @EdTechEurope awards tonight! So pleased for @rajdey and the team.

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

🔥 Scale, speed and impact are key to producing a successful and valuable product, but striking the balance can be a difficult task

🎤 Delve deeper into this topic with our own @AlexBishopUfi who will be joining this expert panel at @EdTechEurope

https://t.co/tK9yAQVnoI

[Ufi Ventures @UfiVentures]

Great start to our @UfiVentures portfolio day. Lots of insight and sharing from... @AutonoMeNews, @Bodyswaps_VR, @CAPSLOCKCyber, @learnerbly, @FlashAcademy_HQ, @MetaverseL_, @MobiliseCare, @MyPocketSkill, @PurlosOfficial, @SonicjobsApp, @springpod, @task_her and others.

#edtech #FutureOfWork #lifelonglearning