Jamie Burke

Founder & CEO

2014 - Current

Established in 2014 we are the worlds leading Web 3 Accelerator globally with a portfolio of 300+ startups We now accelerate 150 x startups every year, investing in the best 2% of teams whether in a bull run 🐂 or bear market

Founder & Chairman

2023

Founder

2015 - 2017

The World's largest professional network dedicated to blockchain. We source and curate deal-flow from around the World, from Brazil to Hong Kong for enable angels, family offices and the early stage VC Community. Staffed by 15 active investors and technical blockchain practitioners we are collectively able to provide unparalleled analysis and DD on startups and their markets.

Founder & CEO

2009 - 2013

A pioneering Web 2.0 Open Business consultancy that helped clients open business processes directly and indirectly to external stakeholders through the use of social media, its data and technologies for the purpose of; Engagement, Insight, Change and Innovation. We worked with some of the world’s largest blue-chips including; Tesco Direct, Honda Europe, Mastercard Europe, Nike / Converse, Citrix to adapt to the new market reality. Working at a strategic, operational and cultural level to deliver real world measurable success for; Marketing, PR, Sales, Customer Service, Insights and Innovation teams across EMEA . We make companies a better fit for The Networked Economy.

Managing Director

2008 - 2009

Leadership of a Europe's 3rd full-service Web 2.0 social media agency. Where the ultimate goal is to get you better connected with your consumer whether to increase sales, evolve your product, or improve brand sentiment. Specializing in business development and social media, I help Brando Social by using my knowledge of strategic management and business policy for continuous process improvement & efficiency and customer focused solutions. I look to develop strong relationships that read both short term and long term results for Brando Social and its clients which include; Mars Pet Care, First Direct, HSBC, Sony Ericsson, 3 Mobile, O2, Universal, COI.

Digital Lead

2007 - 2008

I provided digital strategy in a hybrid planner / creative role across a number of global accounts to both JWT and JWT Inside including Shell Retail, Kraft, Merrill Lynch, Diageo, Microsoft, B&Q. Was the first person to invite in Twitter and Facebook to JWT Europe to pitch to planners and ran a number of social media workshops.

Snr Digital Account Planner

2006 - 2006

Oversaw digital strategy and account management for the Rank Interactive & easyCar accounts. The most successful project was the construction and development of Mecca Bingo as an online entity. Within a year it one of their leading brands which successful retention of existing brand equity, and saw the site win WhichBingo site of the year for its community area. Duties: • Online brand development • Creative development / production • Led Pan European online marketing strategy • Search marketing (SEO / PPC) • E-Commerce Site Development • Email Marketing & Affiliate strategy • Media Planning and management of buying teams

Digital Strategist

2004 - 2005

• B2B / B2C, direct marketing disciplines and initiatives (online) • Managed an all encompassing technical team including HTML, Flash designers, and programmers, SEO specialists • Initiated and managed a sustained online brand awareness campaign • Vastly improved the online marketing departments ROI • On and Offline Media Buying / Planning, including PPC campaigns • Gained an invaluable experience of global accounts • Intimate knowledge of web research / marketing software

Managing Director

2002 - 2004

A partner and I identified an emerging market, online gambling, built and managed a network of high-end online publications for online poker, casinos, and sports-betting. My primary role was Head of Marketing for the network. We sold our network in 2004. • Oversaw the design and optimization of the Network • Worked closely with the editors in content creation, edit and review, for each site to develop solid branding and CRM • Initiated and managed aggressive DM online marketing campaigns, through a series of viral, email and affiliated marketing (media buying) • Gained detailed knowledge of online marketing including; web design & development, online creative & design, online advertising and (SEO) search engine marketing • Experience of B2B / B2C, direct marketing disciplines and initiatives (online) • Managed / sold space to online media buyers

Producer

2001 - 2002

After successfully managing content Acquisitions for Brit Shorts (short film distribution dealing with Canal+, Sky, Tiscali, AOL) during my studies I was head-hunted by a successful UK Producer to help assemble an ‘edgy & youth orientated’ startup production company ‘Ammo Films’. • Managed process from brief through production to delivery • Selection and development of Artist’s pitch tailoring to Client requirements • Concise communication of client demands and creative response • Assembled and developed roster of directors and animators including; Jamie Hewlitt (Gorillaz Animator), Klaus Thymann, Henrik Bulow, Simon Ellis, Stephen Irwin, and Caradoch Wolfe James • Repped roster at Major Record Labels Sony, BMG, Warners, Universal • Assistant Producer on all productions, Producer on smaller budget shoots • Assisted in the development of feature projects (The Listening directed by Giacomo Martelli)