Sponsor
Sponsor
cary ventures
Building, growing and scaling tech startups.
Meet the Sponsor
Meet the Sponsor
Building technology that enhances the human experience by founding, supporting, and directly investing in early-stage startups.
Core Services
Core Services
Early-Stage Investment
Early-Stage Investment
Early-Stage Investment
Product Engineering
Product Engineering
Product Engineering
Growth Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth Marketing
Community Building
Community Building
Community Building
High-growth Startup Operations
High-growth Startup Operations
High-growth Startup Operations
Commercial Strategy
Commercial Strategy
Commercial Strategy
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Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
Why Businesses Love Them
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Selby several times, and every interaction has been exceptional. As the COO, Selby demonstrated outstanding organisational skills and created a working dynamic that was both efficient and easy to follow. His attention to detail and clarity in communication ensured that all processes were smooth and understandable, which significantly contributed to the success of our joint projects. His company also hired a developer from my team, and the collaboration was seamless, reflecting Selby’s professionalism and ability to foster a productive working environment. Working with Selby has always been a rewarding experience, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and organised professional to lead and manage complex initiatives."
Carlos Fontana
Startup and Scaleup Tech Leader & Fractional CTO
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Selby several times, and every interaction has been exceptional. As the COO, Selby demonstrated outstanding organisational skills and created a working dynamic that was both efficient and easy to follow. His attention to detail and clarity in communication ensured that all processes were smooth and understandable, which significantly contributed to the success of our joint projects. His company also hired a developer from my team, and the collaboration was seamless, reflecting Selby’s professionalism and ability to foster a productive working environment. Working with Selby has always been a rewarding experience, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and organised professional to lead and manage complex initiatives."
Carlos Fontana
Startup and Scaleup Tech Leader & Fractional CTO
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Selby several times, and every interaction has been exceptional. As the COO, Selby demonstrated outstanding organisational skills and created a working dynamic that was both efficient and easy to follow. His attention to detail and clarity in communication ensured that all processes were smooth and understandable, which significantly contributed to the success of our joint projects. His company also hired a developer from my team, and the collaboration was seamless, reflecting Selby’s professionalism and ability to foster a productive working environment. Working with Selby has always been a rewarding experience, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and organised professional to lead and manage complex initiatives."
Carlos Fontana
Startup and Scaleup Tech Leader & Fractional CTO
"I've had the pleasure of witnessing Selby's remarkable journey and influence within the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem. His unique position as a central connector has not only been impressive but also pivotal in the growth and success of many startups. Selby's deep understanding of the startup landscape and his innate ability to address and solve founder challenges are truly commendable. His approach is always thoughtful and insightful, reflecting his rich experience and dedication to the entrepreneurial community. What sets Selby apart is his unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship. He consistently shares his wisdom and insights, which are invaluable to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business. His collaborative spirit and determination to see others succeed make him a valuable asset in the ecosystem."
Mariela Hunter
AI Automation Fractional COO
"I've had the pleasure of witnessing Selby's remarkable journey and influence within the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem. His unique position as a central connector has not only been impressive but also pivotal in the growth and success of many startups. Selby's deep understanding of the startup landscape and his innate ability to address and solve founder challenges are truly commendable. His approach is always thoughtful and insightful, reflecting his rich experience and dedication to the entrepreneurial community. What sets Selby apart is his unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship. He consistently shares his wisdom and insights, which are invaluable to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business. His collaborative spirit and determination to see others succeed make him a valuable asset in the ecosystem."
Mariela Hunter
AI Automation Fractional COO
"I've had the pleasure of witnessing Selby's remarkable journey and influence within the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem. His unique position as a central connector has not only been impressive but also pivotal in the growth and success of many startups. Selby's deep understanding of the startup landscape and his innate ability to address and solve founder challenges are truly commendable. His approach is always thoughtful and insightful, reflecting his rich experience and dedication to the entrepreneurial community. What sets Selby apart is his unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship. He consistently shares his wisdom and insights, which are invaluable to anyone looking to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business. His collaborative spirit and determination to see others succeed make him a valuable asset in the ecosystem."
Mariela Hunter
AI Automation Fractional COO
"I worked and reported to Selby when he was the Head of Operations at TestCard. Selby is very knowledgeable in technical operations, project management and information security. He is a very intelligent, honest, humble and a calm person who can manage and complete complex projects with tight deadlines. I really enjoyed working with him in a very friendly working relationship that he had created."
Reza Hariri
Security Consultant
"I worked and reported to Selby when he was the Head of Operations at TestCard. Selby is very knowledgeable in technical operations, project management and information security. He is a very intelligent, honest, humble and a calm person who can manage and complete complex projects with tight deadlines. I really enjoyed working with him in a very friendly working relationship that he had created."
Reza Hariri
Security Consultant
"I worked and reported to Selby when he was the Head of Operations at TestCard. Selby is very knowledgeable in technical operations, project management and information security. He is a very intelligent, honest, humble and a calm person who can manage and complete complex projects with tight deadlines. I really enjoyed working with him in a very friendly working relationship that he had created."
Reza Hariri
Security Consultant
"Having worked closely with Selby for a number of years now, I can honestly say he is one of the smartest, most ambitious and accommodating people I know; his knowledge of the tech and startup space is second to none. In terms of operations and organisation, Selby's ability to take any complex project and reimagine it as a flowing, manageable and streamlined plan is remarkable and in the process significantly improves the output of those who work alongside him."
Garry Kane
Freelance App & Web Product Designer
"Having worked closely with Selby for a number of years now, I can honestly say he is one of the smartest, most ambitious and accommodating people I know; his knowledge of the tech and startup space is second to none. In terms of operations and organisation, Selby's ability to take any complex project and reimagine it as a flowing, manageable and streamlined plan is remarkable and in the process significantly improves the output of those who work alongside him."
Garry Kane
Freelance App & Web Product Designer
"Having worked closely with Selby for a number of years now, I can honestly say he is one of the smartest, most ambitious and accommodating people I know; his knowledge of the tech and startup space is second to none. In terms of operations and organisation, Selby's ability to take any complex project and reimagine it as a flowing, manageable and streamlined plan is remarkable and in the process significantly improves the output of those who work alongside him."
Garry Kane
Freelance App & Web Product Designer
"Selby is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual with a passion for well organised projects and teams. His experience of what it takes to be successful for early stage startups is invaluable."
Charles Harley
Lead Software Engineer
"Selby is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual with a passion for well organised projects and teams. His experience of what it takes to be successful for early stage startups is invaluable."
Charles Harley
Lead Software Engineer
"Selby is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual with a passion for well organised projects and teams. His experience of what it takes to be successful for early stage startups is invaluable."
Charles Harley
Lead Software Engineer
"Selby is a tenacious, determined and forward-thinking leader. Always seeking to work collaboratively, he is quick to take action, build robust plans and work with all levels within the business to ensure the delivery of business objectives. He will lean on his network and past experience to generate business opportunities across industries and his passion for improving business methods and concepts is clear to see. I admire his proactivity and eagerness to build a tech start-up community where the only goal is to help each be more successful. He is an asset that no business can be without ... and that's before we talk about his skills in improving automation, and processes and reducing costs in time and effort!"
Gordon Nicoll
Digital CX & Cultural Transformation
"Selby is a tenacious, determined and forward-thinking leader. Always seeking to work collaboratively, he is quick to take action, build robust plans and work with all levels within the business to ensure the delivery of business objectives. He will lean on his network and past experience to generate business opportunities across industries and his passion for improving business methods and concepts is clear to see. I admire his proactivity and eagerness to build a tech start-up community where the only goal is to help each be more successful. He is an asset that no business can be without ... and that's before we talk about his skills in improving automation, and processes and reducing costs in time and effort!"
Gordon Nicoll
Digital CX & Cultural Transformation
"Selby is a tenacious, determined and forward-thinking leader. Always seeking to work collaboratively, he is quick to take action, build robust plans and work with all levels within the business to ensure the delivery of business objectives. He will lean on his network and past experience to generate business opportunities across industries and his passion for improving business methods and concepts is clear to see. I admire his proactivity and eagerness to build a tech start-up community where the only goal is to help each be more successful. He is an asset that no business can be without ... and that's before we talk about his skills in improving automation, and processes and reducing costs in time and effort!"
Gordon Nicoll
Digital CX & Cultural Transformation
"Selby has proven to be a decisive leader with a great sense of direction and purpose during my experience with him at Helping Cups in London. Together we have worked on potential marketing campaigns, partnership plans and product development. His inter-personal and organisational skills make him a desirable team member and partner who is able to make a difference in any professional environment. Despite his great level of expertise in his academic field, I would certainly recommend Selby for any leadership role or anybody seeking an effective key player with a high level of professionalism, integrity and a global/fast forward perspective on society."
Mario Alcantara-Monteiro
Creative Director
"Selby has proven to be a decisive leader with a great sense of direction and purpose during my experience with him at Helping Cups in London. Together we have worked on potential marketing campaigns, partnership plans and product development. His inter-personal and organisational skills make him a desirable team member and partner who is able to make a difference in any professional environment. Despite his great level of expertise in his academic field, I would certainly recommend Selby for any leadership role or anybody seeking an effective key player with a high level of professionalism, integrity and a global/fast forward perspective on society."
Mario Alcantara-Monteiro
Creative Director
"Selby has proven to be a decisive leader with a great sense of direction and purpose during my experience with him at Helping Cups in London. Together we have worked on potential marketing campaigns, partnership plans and product development. His inter-personal and organisational skills make him a desirable team member and partner who is able to make a difference in any professional environment. Despite his great level of expertise in his academic field, I would certainly recommend Selby for any leadership role or anybody seeking an effective key player with a high level of professionalism, integrity and a global/fast forward perspective on society."
Mario Alcantara-Monteiro
Creative Director
"I recently had the pleasure of assisting Selby with a recruitment project at Testcard. He made the process simple from start to finish, our candidates had a fantastic experience - whether they were successful in landing a position or not. Detailed feedback, rapid turnaround times and a fantastic interview process! I very much look forward to working with Selby in the future!"
Liam Miller
Founder & Director
"I recently had the pleasure of assisting Selby with a recruitment project at Testcard. He made the process simple from start to finish, our candidates had a fantastic experience - whether they were successful in landing a position or not. Detailed feedback, rapid turnaround times and a fantastic interview process! I very much look forward to working with Selby in the future!"
Liam Miller
Founder & Director
"I recently had the pleasure of assisting Selby with a recruitment project at Testcard. He made the process simple from start to finish, our candidates had a fantastic experience - whether they were successful in landing a position or not. Detailed feedback, rapid turnaround times and a fantastic interview process! I very much look forward to working with Selby in the future!"
Liam Miller
Founder & Director
"Selby’s talent and knowledge around business is remarkable, he was able to see obstacles and possible pitfalls that opened up so many doors in my business. I’m now close to hitting 7 figures in my business and the insights of Cary consulting played a vital role in getting me to where I am today. His foresight and expertise has lead to phenomenal growth in my business and I see this man as a true asset."
Alex Neilan
Founder
"Selby’s talent and knowledge around business is remarkable, he was able to see obstacles and possible pitfalls that opened up so many doors in my business. I’m now close to hitting 7 figures in my business and the insights of Cary consulting played a vital role in getting me to where I am today. His foresight and expertise has lead to phenomenal growth in my business and I see this man as a true asset."
Alex Neilan
Founder
"Selby’s talent and knowledge around business is remarkable, he was able to see obstacles and possible pitfalls that opened up so many doors in my business. I’m now close to hitting 7 figures in my business and the insights of Cary consulting played a vital role in getting me to where I am today. His foresight and expertise has lead to phenomenal growth in my business and I see this man as a true asset."
Alex Neilan
Founder
"Selby's commitment and dedication is only overshadowed by his personable approach to even the most daunting tasks. Working with him through the grueling process of the Edinburgh Apprentice; he demonstrated that his team and communication skills are above par especially when under pressure. His passion for helping others will undoubtedly lead to a great future, and I look forward to seeing where he goes!"
Michael Waite
Emergency Call Handler
"Selby's commitment and dedication is only overshadowed by his personable approach to even the most daunting tasks. Working with him through the grueling process of the Edinburgh Apprentice; he demonstrated that his team and communication skills are above par especially when under pressure. His passion for helping others will undoubtedly lead to a great future, and I look forward to seeing where he goes!"
Michael Waite
Emergency Call Handler
"Selby's commitment and dedication is only overshadowed by his personable approach to even the most daunting tasks. Working with him through the grueling process of the Edinburgh Apprentice; he demonstrated that his team and communication skills are above par especially when under pressure. His passion for helping others will undoubtedly lead to a great future, and I look forward to seeing where he goes!"
Michael Waite
Emergency Call Handler