Stephen Who!?

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You’ve built something great, but you’ve hit a snag—whether it’s raising, exiting, restructuring, or aligning your board. You don’t need generic advice; you need a clear path forward and someone who knows how to help you execute it.

I’ve spent 20 years founding, scaling, advising, and investing in businesses across multiple sectors. I built and exited a tech marketplace and a travel business, launched and crashed a B2B service company, and founded, scaled, and restructured Pact Coffee—now in its sixth year of profitability. 

I’ve held senior commercial leadership and board roles in consumer businesses with revenues between £10m and £110m. I also led disruptive innovation at Unilever, where I developed a forensic understanding of what truly enables or blocks disruptive businesses from succeeding.

I bring clarity, alignment, and a real-world plan—not just theory. Whether it’s restructuring your cap table, unlocking new funding options, or steering your board toward a shared vision, I help you navigate complexity and get back to growth.

I only take on a handful of deep engagements each year, where I know I can make a real difference. If you want explore this or talk about your other options, let’s have a conversation and see if I can help.

Before you engage Stephen via ReFounders, here’s what you should know:

Stephen is a sharp, fast-moving operator who spots problems early—sometimes before you realise they exist. He’s brutally pragmatic, allergic to corporate fluff, and values clear, honest conversations. If you want someone to tell you what you want to hear, look elsewhere. If you want someone to tell you the hard truths that will save your business, you’re in the right place.

To get the best out of Stephen, come prepared, be direct, and be ready to act. He’ll expect you to move as fast as he does and won’t waste time on hand-holding. He thrives in high-stakes situations where founders and investors are willing to make bold decisions based on reality, not wishful thinking.

Stephen is deeply fair—he’ll fight for the best possible outcome for all parties involved. If you’re here to posture or slow-walk a deal, expect to be called out. 

The more open and decisive you are, the more valuable he will be.