About the author


James is a customer Engagement Executive at Huddle and graduate Mechanical Engineer from the University of Southampton.


He founded his first business, Clubsoton Limited, in March 2007, started a social enterprise project and organised a successful on-campus conference in March 2009 before taking over as President of Fish on Toast, The Entrepreneurs Society, in April 2009.

He expanded the paid membership from 5 to over 130 student entrepreneurs, increased average attendance to more than 50 students at 16 events, and secured an increase in commercial sponsorship from £700 to £5000.

James graduated in June 2010 and joined celebrated UK startup Huddle in August after an american road trip.

You can follow him on twitter here: @jamespipe
or find him on Linkedin: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/jamespipe
or check out his online CV: www.jamespipe.com