Meet Francesca!

Francesca Hodgson is an entrepreneur, coach and business mentor. She has specialist expertise in all areas of early-stage business including fundraising and preparing for funding. In addition, she has deep knowledge of Fin-Tech, having co-founded tech for good company GoodBox in 2016 for which millions of pounds of investment were procured.

Recently Francesca has launched a coaching and business advisory consultancy called We are Ambition. As the name suggests, Francesca is passionate about helping bold thinkers execute their ambition. Through coaching and business mentoring Francesca seeks to build clarity of mind and emotional intelligence with those she supports. As an experienced entrepreneur, Francesca knows that good physical and mental health can play a pivotal role in the execution of entrepreneurial ventures.

Francesca holds a Masters in Business Administration from Cambridge University Judge Business School and an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design and Design Thinking from Kingston University, London. This blend of education and c.20 years of business experience equips Francesca with a profound knowledge and global network to mentor students in entrepreneurship. In addition, Francesca is a trained and registered coach with the Association for Coaching.

Francesca is passionate about ideas, innovation and good physical and mental wellbeing and is proud to support E-Labs at Kings College Cambridge.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-hodgson/
Instagram: we.are.ambition
Website: www.weareambition.ventures

“It is beyond a privilege to be a Visiting Entrepreneur to King’s College, Cambridge. I have an extensive background in entrepreneurship and business, and it is my mission to support future entrepreneurs with the knowledge and clarity of mind to execute their vision.

Through my role, I will be available to guide students with their entrepreneurial ideas and personal wellbeing to ensure they have regular access to support. I’ll be available every Thursday to meet in person and discuss ideas or take a more of a supportive active listening role through providing professional coaching.

Entrepreneurship is hard and it can be very lonely, but with the right support it can be an incredible journey. Having someone trusted, by your side to listen and to guide you can make all the difference. I look forward to supporting students and endeavour to play a fundamental role in creating a nurturing environment for personal and entrepreneurial growth.”

Current students can book a coaching / mentoring session with me by booking a time in my calendar. Sessions will take place in the Entrepreneurship Lab or around the college as preferred.”