About
Leads Social Tech Trust, working to build a more inclusive and effective impact ecosystem enabled by technology. Has a background in impact investment and innovative finance, with experience backing and scaling ventures and funds addressing complex social challenges.
Experience
- Social Tech VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2025 — presentLondon, UK
- Social Tech TrustChief Executive Officercurrent2018 — presentLondon, UK
- Social Tech TrustDirector of Strategy and Partnerships2016 — 2018Greater Oxford Area
- Good BoostBoard Observercurrent2023 — presentCity Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
- Xploro®Board Observer2021 — 2026Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Cabinet OfficeSenior Adviser2013 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
- Catalyst Housing LimitedBoard Member2013 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
- GreenSquareAccordHead of Enterprise2011 — 2013West Midlands
- A FundCo-Founder2011 — 2013West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- Social BreakfastCo-Founder and Director2009 — 2013United Kingdom
- Birmingham City CouncilBoard Member2008 — 2013West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- Ashram Housing Association LimitedPolicy Manager2007 — 2011West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- MMR Research WorldwideProject Executive2005 — 2007Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Refugee CouncilResearch Officer2005West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
- Human Rights Commission of BelizeResearch Officer2004Belize, Central America
Education
- The University of EdinburghMaster’s Degree, Social Anthropology
- Middlesex UniversityPostgraduate Certificate, The Mechanics of Venture Capital
- UC Santa BarbaraAnthropology
Skills & more
Policy29Social Enterprise22Corporate Social Responsibility12Public Policy11Research10Social Entrepreneurship6Sustainability5Local Government4Social Housing4Business Development3Stakeholder Engagement2Community Engagement2
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StrategyGovernance- CF1 and CF30 (FCA Approved Person) — Financial Conduct Authority
- PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner — APMG International
- Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice — MRS
From Edward's professional profile.
Colleagues at Social Tech Trust
Maria A. Nelson
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Mehjabeen Patrick
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Nick Temple
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Nick Wise
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Rob Tashima
Chair of Trustees at Social Tech Trust
Russell Johnstone
Vice Chair of Trustees at Social Tech Trust
Sunil Suri
Trustee at Social Tech Trust
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Edward Evans work?
- Edward Evans is Chief Executive at Social Tech Trust.
Same school
Also attended The University of Edinburgh201
Sofia DolfeInvestor at Index VenturesFreya Svedberg-KeatingInvestor at MedicxiKevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiPatrick NorrisGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalSarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton VenturesEmily PawlakVice President at Volition Capital
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Also attended Middlesex University38
Feras Al SadekManaging Partner at Ghaf Capital PartnersAnjula AchariaAdvisor at Rocana VenturesDotun OlowoporokuManaging Partner at Ventures PlatformRaluca CiobancanHead of Talent & Community at Founders FactoryDamien CallaghanChairman at Clarendon Fund Managers Ltd.David ButtressVenture Partner at 83North
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Also attended UC Santa Barbara224
Arturo LitvinHead of Global Portfolio Development at Intel CapitalKevin ThauInvestor at Spark CapitalErica DelamareInvestor at DaphniTiffany ChandraVice President, Head of Talent Network at Sapphire VenturesStephanie DuranInvestor at True VenturesLouis BernemanFounding Partner at Osage University Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Social Tech Ventures1
Also worked at Social Tech Trust7
Rob TashimaChair of Trustees at Social Tech TrustRussell JohnstoneVice Chair of Trustees at Social Tech TrustMaria A. NelsonTrustee at Social Tech TrustMehjabeen PatrickTrustee at Social Tech TrustNick WiseTrustee at Social Tech TrustSunil SuriTrustee at Social Tech Trust
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