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Saran DaviesunlockedTom: together at University of Bristol (2013–2017)
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About
He co-founded Ultrahaptics in 2013 as CTO, a role he carried into Ultraleap following the company's merger, before moving into the chief executive position in 2021. His work grew out of doctoral research at the University of Bristol, where he studied from 2011 to 2017 and also worked as a research assistant, with an earlier summer placement at Nokia.
Founder at Leap Motion
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Co-founders at Leap Motion
Experience
- UltraleapCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentBristol, England, United Kingdom
- UltraleapCTO & Co-Foundercurrent2019 — presentBristol, United Kingdom
- UltrahapticsCTO & Co-Foundercurrent2013 — present
- University of BristolPhD Research Student2011 — 2017Bristol, United Kingdom
- University of BristolResearch Assistant2011Bristol, United Kingdom
- NokiaSummer Placement2009Bristol, United Kingdom
Skills & more
MELDerbyHuman-computer Interaction2Haptics4Parallel Programming1XC1C19C++14Software Development5Ultrasound3Research10Java5
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XHTMLOOPJavaScriptHTML + CSSSQLARMMySQLAssemblyMac OS XLinuxManagementWindows- Managerial Finance — The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tom Carter?
- He co-founded Ultrahaptics in 2013 as CTO, a role he carried into Ultraleap following the company's merger, before moving into the chief executive position in 2021. His work grew out of doctoral research at the University of Bristol, where he studied from 2011 to 2017 and also worked as a research assistant, with an earlier summer placement at Nokia.
- Where does Tom Carter work?
- Tom Carter is Founder of Leap Motion.
- What companies did Tom Carter found?
- Tom Carter founded Leap Motion.
- Where did Tom Carter go to school?
- Tom Carter studied at University of Bristol (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human Computer Interaction); University of Bristol (MEng First Class, Computer Science); Dr Challoner's Grammar School (A-Levels, Maths).
Founder mafias
University of Bristol mafia96
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Nick PerrettBSc (First class honours)Founded Prosper list view +4Alexander GilkesBachelor of Arts - BAFounded Squared Circles +2Sid Sharma(MEng)Founded Familiar +1Haroon HassanMscFounded Sense Street +1Deniz Kent, Ph.D.Bachelor's degreeFounded Prolific Machines +1Carl WhiteBSc(Hons)Founded Nano Interactive +1
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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Same school
Also attended University of Bristol306
Chris BischoffInvestment Team at General CatalystSaran DaviesInvestor at Moonfire VenturesThomas RubensInvestor at DN CapitalAnnabel StoddartOffice Manager and Executive Assistant at Medical Excellence CapitalMichael PatersonCo-Founder & former CTO of BeameryAlicia TaylorInvestment Director at Pembroke VCT
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Also attended Dr Challoner's Grammar School7
Jamie BristowPrincipal at Frontline VenturesHarvey PrestonInvestment Associate at Channel 4 VenturesDaniel BradburyInvestor at BioBritNic BrisbourneSenior Partner at Molten VenturesJames BirchVenture Partner at Hambro PerksPeter LordFounder at Codat
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ultraleap1
Also worked at Ultrahaptics1
Also worked at University of Bristol52
Saran DaviesInvestor at Moonfire VenturesCharles GrummittInvestor at MedicxiSimon PorterPrincipal at Blackfinch VenturesPoppy RussellResearch Manager at Counteract OneHannah MaunderInvestor Relations and Communications Associate at SV Health InvestorsDayle HoggOperating Executive at Abingworth
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Also worked at Nokia313
Nick FrosstCo-founder of CohereViswa SankaranarayananVenture Partner at Monta Vista CapitalAdamAdvisor at Clear VenturesSamir MatkiInvestor at DaphniTony NystenPartner at OpenOceanTimo AhopeltoSerial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor running Lifeline Ventures
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