Naomi Timperley

Naomi Timperley is an award-winning innovation and growth consultant, entrepreneur, speaker and ecosystem builder with more than 15 years' experience supporting founders, businesses and organisations to innovate, grow and make better strategic decisions. She is Co-Founder of End Game, Co-Founder of Tech North Advocates and UK Lead for Global Tech Advocates, and has played a significant role in developing and connecting the technology and innovation ecosystem across the North of England and beyond. Naomi works with startups, scaleups, corporates, universities and public-sector organisations on innovation, AI adoption, growth and leadership. A passionate advocate for greater diversity in technology and entrepreneurship, Naomi has championed women, underrepresented founders and unconventional routes into the sector throughout her career. Her own late ADHD diagnosis has also shaped her interest in neurodiversity, different ways of thinking and the value diverse perspectives bring to innovation and business. Naomi was named Computer Weekly's Most Influential Woman in UK Tech in 2025, following almost a decade of recognition on its influential women list, and in 2026 enters the Computer Weekly Hall of Fame. At the heart of Naomi's work is a simple belief: different people see different things and better questions lead to better businesses.