Naomi Timperley, Innovation, Growth and Ecosystem Leader, Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates
Naomi Timperley is an Innovation, Growth and Ecosystem Leader, Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates and one of the UK’s most recognised voices in entrepreneurship, innovation and regional technology growth.
With over 15 years’ experience supporting founders, scale-ups, universities, corporates and public-sector organisations, Naomi specialises in building the partnerships, programmes and ecosystems that help innovation thrive. She has mentored over 700 founders, designed and delivered innovation and AI programmes across the UK, and works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, investment and economic growth.
Naomi is a regular speaker, moderator and commentator on innovation, AI, leadership and the future of entrepreneurship, and was named Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2025.
Naomi Timperley is an Innovation, Growth and Ecosystem Leader, Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates and one of the UK’s most recognised voices in entrepreneurship, innovation and regional technology growth.
With over 15 years’ experience supporting founders, scale-ups, universities, corporates and public-sector organisations, Naomi specialises in building the partnerships, programmes and ecosystems that help innovation thrive. She has mentored over 700 founders, designed and delivered innovation and AI programmes across the UK, and works at the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, investment and economic growth.
Naomi is a regular speaker, moderator and commentator on innovation, AI, leadership and the future of entrepreneurship, and was named Computer Weekly’s Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 2025.