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Stephen Wilks

Stephen Wilks

Co-founder of Seneca Learning and Novabook, Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur

London, United Kingdom
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Joined August 2025
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Summary

Stephen Wilks is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in the EdTech sector, having co-founded Seneca Learning which scaled to 15 million users and achieved an eight-figure exit to GoStudent. His approach to education technology is deeply rooted in cognitive neuroscience and psychology, ensuring effective and engaging learning experiences. senecalearning+3
Following his success in EdTech, Stephen transitioned to the FinTech space, co-founding Novabook in 2024. This venture focuses on revolutionizing financial administration for entrepreneurs through AI-powered and automated accounting services, aiming to save clients substantial amounts by streamlining operations and providing transparent pricing. novabook+3
Recognized for his entrepreneurial achievements, Stephen was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur in 2020 and included in the Maserati 100. He also contributes to the broader startup ecosystem as a Visiting Partner at Antler, where he mentors and advises new founders, leveraging his extensive experience to foster innovation. forbes+2
Stephen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford, complemented by early career experience as an Equities Analyst at Morgan Stanley and research analyst roles at Altium Capital and Regeneris Consulting, providing him with a strong foundation in finance and business acumen. f6s+3

Work

Education

Writing

The Seneca Story

July 9, 2020

A blog post by Stephen Wilks detailing the journey of Seneca Learning from its inception to reaching millions of users, emphasizing the application of neuroscience and psychology to create effective learning methods.

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Hobbies

He previously coached tennis at the Hale Tennis Club.

Notes

RBRichard Bailliesaid they've seen
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drive innovation in accounting technology, especially using automation or voice AI tools.

Oct 24, 2025

PAPatrice Archersaid
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is someone they'd look to for advice on scaling a tech business post-Series A.

Jul 10, 2025