Julia (Jules) has over 30 years’ experience in the deep tech sector, working internationally with corporates and now supporting Kiwi start‑ups and entrepreneurs at the intersection of science, technology, and market opportunity.

With an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School, Jules combines global corporate experience with governance, mentoring and investment. She has guided high‑growth technology companies and contributed to programmes that nurture world‑class entrepreneurs.

Jules is established in New Zealand’s start‑up and research commercialisation ecosystem. She chairs the Return on Science Biotech Investment Committee, was founding Chair of the MedTech Investment Committee for the Return on Science programme and is a founding member of the student-led Manawatū Momentum Investment Committee. She also mentors through the University of Auckland Business School and supports emerging entrepreneurs as a judge for the Black Ambition Prize in the US – investing capital and resources in high-growth startups founded by underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Jules is a Charted Member of The Institute of Directorss NZ and an Assessor for the Endeavour Fund.

Focus areas:

• Commercialisation of science and technology innovations
• Mentorship and investment in start‑ups and entrepreneurs
• Strategic leadership in early‑stage research and innovation ecosystems