Ellie Yell
About Ellie Yell
Ellie Yell is a Founder Coach with extensive experience in the education and technology sectors. She has held various leadership roles, including Interim Vice President of Admissions at Multiverse and Founder and CEO of Fledglink, and is passionate about supporting underrepresented founders.
Work at Zinc
Ellie Yell serves as a Founder Coach at ZINC, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on providing guidance and support to business founders, particularly in the context of startup development and growth. Her work is conducted remotely, allowing her to engage with a diverse range of entrepreneurs and organizations.
Previous Experience
Before joining ZINC, Ellie Yell held the position of Interim Vice President of Admissions at Multiverse for nine months in 2022. She has also worked as a Consultant at Hay Group from 2005 to 2012, where she gained extensive experience in organizational development. Additionally, she was the Founder and CEO of Fledglink from 2018 to 2021, and she founded Demo:U Ltd, serving in that role from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Ellie Yell has a strong educational background in psychology and business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Swansea University from 2000 to 2003. She then completed a Master of Science in Occupational Psychology with Distinction at Cardiff University from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she holds an MBA from thePower and achieved a coaching qualification from the MOE Foundation in 2022.
Advocacy and Interests
Ellie Yell is passionate about improving access to investment and support for underrepresented founders, particularly women. She actively advocates for social mobility and works to address the underrepresentation of talent in the tech sector. Her interests include disruption, innovation, and creativity, which she integrates into her coaching and advisory roles.
Current Involvement
In addition to her role at ZINC, Ellie Yell is a member of the UCAS apprenticeship steering group, a position she has held since 2021. This involvement reflects her commitment to youth-focused organizations and her dedication to enhancing opportunities for young people in education and employment.