Led by Nick and Sarah Finnemore, our consultancy brings over 20 years of experience in the edtech sector, offering expert guidance in product management, business development, and growth strategy.
We help ambitious leaders of successful edtech companies maximise profit and future proof their business
UK schools spend over £900 million on education technology every year, and it is estimated the global market will be worth almost £300 billion by 2025. The education market is a dynamic, innovative sector that loves new technology and ideas which have a genuine impact on young people’s lives. So why is it so difficult to grow?
Finnemore Consulting helps growing organisations within the EdTech market to design, develop, deliver and market education solutions at the forefront of industry innovation. With over 20 years’ experience in the sector, we confidently support businesses seeking thought leadership, coaching and expertise in product management, solution design, customer experience, proposition development, market strategy and client acquisition, to future-proof their portfolios and break down the barriers to growth. We’ve helped a number of ambitious and disruptive businesses to change and deliver in a highly competitive landscape, acting as the catalyst for strategic partnerships and joint ventures between Local Authorities, multinational organisations, private equity houses and ambitious start-ups.
Nick is experienced at aligning vision, mission and values with company goals, and creating and implementing new cross-divisional strategies. As a manager and business leader, Nick has coached and mentored both large and small teams, always with a focus on delivering value for the business and the customer. As part of his ongoing professional development, Nick continues to train and mentor Product Management teams across all industries in the UK and internationally.
Nick Finnemore
Nick is passionate about product management and has dedicated his 20+ years in the Edtech market to truly making a difference in the education of children and young adults. He has worked in different roles across Business Analysis, Project Management and Marketing before finding his calling in Product Management, which means he has a strong understanding of the full development lifecycle and is empathetic to each role’s challenges.
Nick is experienced at aligning vision, mission and values with company goals, and creating and implementing new cross-divisional strategies. As a manager and business leader, Nick has coached and mentored both large and small teams, always with a focus on delivering value for the business and the customer. As part of his ongoing professional development, Nick continues to train and mentor Product Management teams across all industries in the UK and internationally.
Sarah Finnemore
Sarah is an experienced Business Development strategist, working with ambitious leaders of successful EdTech companies to help maximise profit and future-proof their businesses. She has a proven track record in sales and client management, with 20+ years of experience managing the sales of EdTech software solutions and services to the local schools, academies, MATs and Local Government, both in the UK and internationally.
Sarah is experienced in leading companies to close significant opportunities, BPO/JV, acquisitions, channel partners and creating local and national government partnerships. She’s also undertaken extensive Private Equity due diligence and portfolio company work for large and small PE funds in the education sector.