About Our Novi Young Entrepreneurs 2024
Caitlyn Sheldon
CVS-Technical is an IT company founded by a woman with autism and ADHD. We offer services like IT repair, support, iPad repair, and personalised education about the customers technology. Specialising in building and customising IT systems, we focus use on practical solutions while empowering clients through hands-on learning.
Elsa Gayle Zekeng
Dr. Elsa Gayle Zekeng is the Founder and CEO of SökerData Ltd, a startup focused on increasing diversity in clinical trials and engaging underrepresented communities in life sciences. She has led her startup to secure investment from prestigious accelerators including Techstars and KQ Labs from the Francis and Crick Institute. Dr. Zekeng’s leadership extends to roles as the Advisory Trustee at the Science and Industry Museum and as an Independent Council Member at the University of Salford. Her advocacy for women in STEM, particularly in health and life sciences, has made her a sought-after speaker and ambassador on the international stage.
Katherine Keddie
Katherine was a Knowledge Partner to the Taskforce on Nature Markets alongside organisations including the Earthshot Prize and Nelson Mandela School for Public Governance. Katherine is listed in the Women in the UK FinTech Powerlist (Senior Leaders category) and is a Conception X ‘Expert’. In 2024, Katherine and her team launched the first map of UK green tech investors, highlighting almost 70 niche specific funds as an open resource for the green-tech community.
Katie Callaghan
Katie Callaghan 22, is the founder of Cards for Bravery, a charity she established at just 13 years old while hospitalised herself. Through Cards for Bravery, she has dedicated her efforts to uplifting hospitalised and seriously ill children with handmade cards, bravery packages, and care packages. Living with multiple rare and complex health conditions, Katie is also a passionate advocate for rare diseases, using her own experiences to inspire and drive change.