Patrick Ross

Patrick Ross is a young, driven entrepreneur with a strong focus on fostering startup ecosystems, particularly within the university environment. He has held leadership roles at OX1 Incubator, serving as Program Director, President, and now Advisor, where he played a key role in growing the program and supporting Oxford-based startups. linkedin+1

Currently, Patrick is an Investor at Entrepreneurs First, where he actively contributes to identifying and nurturing exceptional founders. His passion lies in helping these founders build successful companies and achieve significant funding, indicating a keen interest in early-stage venture building and investment. linkedin+1

He also has hands-on co-founding experience with two ventures, Spot and Kojo Education. While Spot was a short-lived venture, Kojo Education operated as an active limited company during his involvement, demonstrating his direct engagement in launching and managing new businesses. paralect+2

Academically, Patrick is highly accomplished, having achieved a perfect score of 45 points in his International Baccalaureate at Ardingly College and pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Management at the University of Oxford, where he was predicted a 1st Class degree. His educational background provides a strong analytical and strategic foundation for his entrepreneurial pursuits.