Dr Becky Sage  ·  Entrepreneur  ·  Speaker  ·  Coach

Build with Purpose.
Lead with Integrity.
Scale with Impact.

The startup myth says: hustle harder, raise more, move faster.

But what happens when ambition runs ahead of integrity? When innovation prioritises extraction over impact? When founder life leaves you burned out, doubting yourself, or worse—losing sight of why you started?

I work with innovators, technologists, and founders who refuse to choose between success and integrity. You don’t have to do it alone.

£100M+ Founder funding supported
200+ Portfolio companies accelerated
2M+ Podcast downloads

I’m Dr. Becky Sage.

My journey into this work began in the lab. With a PhD in Chemistry and an MSci in Chemical Physics, I was trained to think systematically about complex problems. But I quickly realised the most complex problems weren’t scientific—they were human.

I founded Interactive Scientific, raising £1M before generating revenue. I scaled the EDUCATE Ventures accelerator to 200+ portfolio companies. Along the way, I’ve been recognised as one of the Sunday Times 50 Movers & Shakers, a Maserati 100 leader, and awarded the Purple Plaque for Innovation. My podcast, Founded and Grounded, is the UK’s #2 startup podcast with over 2 million downloads.

But the recognition that matters most comes from the founders, technologists, and leaders I’ve worked with—people who’ve found clarity when they were lost, permission to do things differently, and the confidence to pursue bold visions while staying grounded in their values.

Sunday Times Top 50 Maserati 100 Leader Purple Plaque — Innovation PhD Chemistry #2 UK Startup Podcast

How We Can Work Together

Speaking & Hosting

I deliver keynotes and panel contributions that challenge conventional thinking about innovation and leadership. My talks blend real entrepreneurial experience, systems thinking, and practical wisdom—leaving audiences with clarity on complex challenges and actionable next steps.

Topics: founder mindset  ·  ethical innovation  ·  inclusive leadership  ·  navigating ambition

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Workshops & Facilitation

I design and facilitate custom workshops tailored to your organisation’s needs. Whether it’s a culture shift toward ethical innovation, leadership development for your team, or a facilitated conversation around responsible technology—I create spaces where people feel safe to think deeply and emerge with clarity.

For: corporates  ·  accelerators  ·  innovation teams  ·  leadership cohorts

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Leadership Programmes

For accelerators, corporate innovation teams, and professional organisations, I design multi-session programmes that build founder resilience, develop ethical leadership capabilities, and create community among ambitious leaders committed to impact.

Format: multi-session  ·  bespoke  ·  cohort or 1:1

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£100M+ Raised by founders I’ve coached
200+ Portfolio companies at EDUCATE Ventures
#2 UK startup podcast — Founded & Grounded
2M+ Podcast downloads

Stay Grounded.

No hustle porn, no generic advice. A fortnightly letter on ethics, leadership and what it really means to build something that matters — written for founders, technologists, and leaders who refuse to choose between ambition and integrity.

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Founded & Grounded

#2 UK Startup Podcast

Founded & Grounded

Honest conversations about what it really means to build something. No hustle myths, no highlight reels—just the real stories of founders, leaders, and innovators navigating ambition, ethics, and the messy human side of building.

2M+ downloads  ·  UK’s #2 startup podcast

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Let’s Talk.

I work with organisations, accelerators, and event teams who want to bring honest, experienced thinking into their programmes. If you’re looking to book a keynote, commission a workshop, or discuss a leadership programme, I’d love to hear from you.

I’ll respond personally within 48 hours.

Based in United Kingdom
Available for UK & International engagements

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For speaking, hosting, facilitation, and workshops only.
Not currently accepting individual mentorship requests.

Thank you — Becky will be in touch personally.