Spotlights
Our first home of Foundry, inside The Beacon shopping centre – a glue for the town which has been bringing the community together since the 1970s.
Our Spotlight
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MEET EM HUCKSTEP
POOLE AMBASSADOR
Emily is a business strategist and sales coach based in Bournemouth specialising in helping business owners harness the power of onlines sales and marketing.
She has helped hundreds of founders grow their businesses and make more money doing what they love‘I’m excited to be joining Foundry so I can make more in-person connections and feel part of the amazing creative community that Bournemouth and Poole has to offer.’
MONTH SPOTLIGHT
OUR STORIES
Liz Naulis
Liz Naulls is a Dorset native, having grown up just outside Poole and returning in recent years with her husband and four-year-old daughter in tow. After a career in corporate roles across the UK and abroad, Liz now runs her own management consulting business, specialising in technology and digital healthcare.
‘I love the flexibility of remote working, untethered to the 9-5, but I really miss the creativity and interaction you get in a physical office space. Being surrounded by like-minded co-workers is hugely motivating. Re-drawing the boundaries between work and family life (without the long commute) is also a massive bonus. I can’t wait for Foundry to open!’
Ian Bailey
Ian is a member of the Vault X team at FOUNDRY. An important part of the tight knit team who have changesd the way card collectors and players protect their pieces.
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Ben Perryman
Ben is on of the family at Vault X, a local team who have been hitting amazing milestones all year, just in time for their 6th birthday!
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Gary Adams
Gary is part of the amazing team at Vault X. As they say team work makes the dream work and this team provides the absolute highest quality card protection to gamers and collectors.
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Amber Boiston (Podcast Lab)
Amber is one of Podcast Labs team which have found a new home in our site.
“We can’t wait for the new Podcast Labs at Foundry Studios to be ready so we can invite everyone in!”
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Rebecca Kidston (Podcast labs)
Rebecca is part of the amazing Podcast Labs team operatine here at FOUNDRY. “We’re absolutely loving being part of Foundry Poole. It’s been lovely meeting new people and making great connections.”
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Josh
This is Josh of Cordoba Rewards; Josh is the Operations Supervisor who keeps everything running like clockwork. Aside from their online reward and loyalty programmes they also provide branded products and corporate gifting solutions that add a personal touch to any business relationship.
“We are looking forward to becoming part of Foundry, It’s a great opportunity to make new connections as well as bring clients to the office to grab a coffee or beer in The Members Lounge.”
Luke Gniwecki
Luke Gniwecki is VP of product at LandVault.
“Having worked remotely with startups for 3+ years, I’m excited that FOUNDRY Poole has opened doors to local businesses and remote workers. There’s a lot of entrepreneurship and talent in the area which makes FOUNDRY a great place to work, network and share knowledge. It’s also beneficial to Poole town and the local business community. I look forward to working alongside local entrepreneurs and founders here in the heart of Poole.”
Matthew Birchall
Matt is the Finance Manager at Cordoba Rewards, who oversees the piggy bank! Cordoba Rewards offers an online rewards and loyalty programme to motivate employees and channel partners to accelerate growth and boost sales.
“We are looking forward to becoming part of The Foundry’s vibrant and eclectic community and having our offices in the heart of Poole, near to transport links and a great offering of cafés and eateries.”
Lee Taylor
Lee Taylor is the Marketing & Business Development Director at the south coast law firm Steele Raymond and specialises in helping business leaders drive change, find their voice and grow their businesses successfully.
‘Both community and collaboration are something I have seen become increasingly important for business owners and the incredibly talented people working for them over the last few years. FOUNDRY will be a hugely influential destination in the heart of Poole that will help facilitate this and bring real benefit to business owners, their teams, and the surrounding community.’
Heidi Munro
Heidi, alongside a very experienced team of Directors, leads growth, strategy, marketing, and events at Brymor Group Southern who are a privately owned regional principal contractor.
She’s an advocate for women in construction and works closely with colleges and schools to show our next generation of people that it’s not all about ‘nails and hammers’.
“I am so excited that Foundry is coming to Poole, we have a LOT of great property people living in our town but with nowhere to go… until now!”
Joe Hayes
Joe is better known by his instagram handle ‘Kindful Creative’ and is a content creator for businesses and influencers across the UK. He specialises in photography, videography and social media, but also works with his clients to build and develop marketing strategies that help them reach their business & financial goals.
“I’m really looking forward to foundry being open in Poole – finally a place that I can go to locally (stones throw from my home!), meet new people and business owners and work in an inspiring location. The plans for The Foundry sound amazing!”
Chris and Reanna
Chris and Reanna are a powere pair, otherwise known as ‘Living Our Memories’ thanks to their thriving travel instagram page and blog, where they explore the world together and showcase the best secret spots for tourists.
“We are so excited for the Foundry Poole to open so we can have a space where we can work on some of the unseen parts of our blog and social media. Poole is such a beautiful place with so much to offer so, it’s so lovely to see the town getting the well-deserved ‘lift’ that it needs!”
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Peter Morris
Peter Morris is the co-founder of Vault X, a hugely popular manucacturer of accessories for trading cards and other collectables, trading throughout Europe and North America.
‘We’re excited to start our time at FOUNDRY. As Poole locals, we’ve seen the town go through many changes in our lifetime, and it’s good to see it getting the investment and love it deserves. What makes FOUNDRY unique is their willingness to both embrace and champion ‘local,’ whether that’s our somewhat questionable architecture, our beautiful beaches or the varied companies that call Poole home. FOUNDRY is a massive step in the right direction to help Poole regain its voice’.
Tom Thompson
Tom Thompson is the owner of Thomas Search, a specialist recruitment consultancy for the Built Environment & Defence Technology sectors.
‘We’re excited to be onboard with @foundryspace and watch Brownsea House take shape and have purpose. This type of investment is well overdue for Poole and will have such a positive impact on the local business community. As like all businesses we wish to grow. Foundry offers us that flexibility in a modern central location.’
Steph Lucas
Steph Lucas is a multi passionate operations professional who owns local operations growth consultsultancy APARO, supporting and scaling service based businesses.
‘I am really excited about joining the Foundry Poole because I am looking forward to what I hope will be a really great community vibe! APARO is a remote business so I don’t get to see my team face-to-face that often, but I hope that this will allow us to come together a little more. I am also passionate about the regeneration of Poole town centre and am really excited to be a part of it through this space.’
Haydan Firth
Haydan Firth is a life coach and public speaker who helps people take ownership over their time and energy to support them in up-levelling both their personal and professional lives.
“Finding communities has been a staple in building my business, so to have this incredible Foundry community coming to Poole is fantastic. I’m excited to be around other like minded and ambitious people, as well as being in an environment I’m sure to thrive in!”
Matt Desimer
Matt Desimer is a many of many talents, a strategist, an advisor, aworkshop facilitator, a mentor, entrepreneur, raconteur and troubadour. There are many strings to this man’s bow. And if he can’t do it, apparently he knows someone who can!
Right now, Matt is a Business Engagement Manager at Bournemouth University helping link that great institution with businesses far and wide.
“Foundry is coming to Poole at just the right time. This is an exciting moment for the town and I can’t wait to meet all the tenants who’ll be using the space.”
Fiona
I founded AFH Payroll 15 years ago with the aim of providing excellent payroll services to SMEs across the South East and we are currently a team of 11. Our clients range from start-ups taking on their first employees to long established employers with hundreds of employees.
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Jack Redgate
His passion for outdoor photography stems from his coastal upbringing and his family ventures in nature as a kid. Besides his signature moody look, what stands out within @redgate_production work is his tremendous passion for the environment and wildlife.
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Keith Ridley
Our next ambassador needs no introduction. A much-loved figure within the community, Keith Ridley is the type of person that lights up the whole room with his infectious smile and cheerful nature.
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Dan Preston
As his team continues to grow, he is looking for ways to keep them happy, productive and on the same page. He believes that the ways we used to work don’t fit with what teams need today.
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Holly Newman
@holly_withlove is an Eastbourne-based Social Media Manager and Instagram coach👩💻. She established her business ‘With Love Media’ in 2018 and has since worked with small businesses globally to expand their online presence.
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Carl
He is the director of a company called EMC Management Consultancies which helps business owners, senior and management teams as well as directors grow and manage the challenges of operating a business.
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Geoff Fillery
He is an independent financial advisor at Spectrum Independent Financial Advice with over 25 years of experience. His company is based in Battle but he lives in Eastbourne and enjoys being in the centre of the town amongst his clients and professional connections.
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Mark Bowater
Mark is a consultant for both record labels and artists development strategies, getting either independent or major labels involved with artists right from concept to release, and even as far as their tours.
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Lucy Butt
Lucy runs and is the Co-founder of Bramber bake house a charity that supports women on the margins of society and helps them get into work and education.
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Nick Hoadley
Like many Eastbourne natives, the coast draws people back to live here after they outgrow working and living in other cities. As the founder of Insurance Search, assisting insurance businesses and individuals to grow is at the heart of everything they do.
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