Meet the People Behind Earniversity

Will is passionate about developing learning experiences for young people that complement traditional academic provision and inspiring more people from diverse backgrounds to become business builders and future leaders. His is a distinguished career in strategic leadership, encompassing training, Edtech and certification throughout EMEA.

Sammar is a Lecturer in Business and Management at the Derby Business School, University of Derby where she contributes towards Degree Apprenticeships, online business degrees, and research supervision.

Aaminah infuses projects with youthful energy and passion and is a student of design and innovation. With extensive tutoring experience, Aaminah is committed to inspiring future generations in the education sector. Driven by empathy and a belief in empowerment, she creates diverse pathways for learners to thrive and succeed.

Caitlin is a dedicated business student from York College, currently enrolled in the Pioneer Programme since late 2024. With collective earnings of over £6.5k, she is receiving coaching from Earniversity's Head Coach, Dene in public speaking, with the goal of becoming a coach. She is passionate about empowering young minds to achieve their full potential.

Chris brings over 30 years of industry experience, working across desktop and cloud technologies in both public and private sectors. A proven leader in crafting and implementing strategic technical goals, Chris focuses on enabling sustainable growth through innovation and robust technical foundations.

With 11 years of experience in branding, content marketing and digital strategy, Meela Leino is passionate about driving sustainability and social progression initiatives. She has previously worked under organisations such as the UN Development Programme and the European Union.

With over a decade of experience in two-sided marketplace businesses, Josh specialises in driving success through strategic thinking and hands-on execution. He has navigated businesses through various lifecycle stages, from start-up to scale-up, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence.

 
David is a seasoned Digital Marketing Director with 22 years’ experience across agencies, specialising in strategy, SEO, PPC, and excelling in FinTech project management. He's pivotal in driving business growth, wielding the skills to expand company capabilities robustly. David is a talented computer whisperer.

Entrepreneur, world traveller, and former superyacht manager, Cayla has worked across 40+ countries, launched the wellness brand Theta Naturals Co. and founded the networking app Biosphere. Now our fearless admin lead, Cayla’s passion for purpose-driven work fuels her dedication to creating smooth, impactful experiences at Earniversity.