I'm Sophie Baker and I work as a strategic adviser, coach and mentor.

My career hasn't followed a straight line, and that's my advantage. I've worked across operations, communications and project management, hospitality, events, sustainability and sales. Each role taught me how businesses run and how to achieve growth.

For the past four years I've worked as an innovation and growth specialist, supporting more than 100 SMEs and innovation-led businesses with growth strategy, commercialisation, investment readiness and grant funding. In the last financial year my clients and I raised a total of £13 million. I help founders see the real scope of what they're building, pressure-test it, and stay steady through the process.

Alongside advisory, I hold a Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring. I work with founders on the thinking behind the decisions: what they're actually solving for, and what's in the way. I enjoy this work because I see what happens when a founder stops second-guessing and starts moving with purpose.

I'm passionate about supporting women and I work with charities that support women in the criminal justice system. I believe that with the right support, meaningful change is possible.