We're team of massively specialised generalists from the worlds of business, design and technology. We're complemented by a hugely diverse global network of collaborators and associates. If you'd like to work with us, we're hiring.
Ian Kynnersley
Ian is the lead developer at Sidekick. He has over ten years experience building apps and products for big brands and small startups. He's also got a huge collection of vinyl.
Nick Marsh
Nick is the design director at Sidekick. He's got a background in service design and innovation consulting, and has worked for multi-nationals, tiny tech startups and everything in-between.
Jonathan Attenborough
Jonathan is a designer at Sidekick. His skills run the full spectrum of UX, UI, product strategy and beyond. He's also got a lovely Pearson bike.
Nicola Sherry
Nikki is a designer at Sidekick. She's got a Masters from the London College of Communication and values design for positive social impact. She loves midcentury colours and has an amazing secret haircut.
Adil Abrar
Adil is the boss. He's into social business, and bringing together great teams to solve hard problems. He hopes one day to own a bakery.
Paul Sturrock
Paul is Sidekick's executive in residence. He coaches entrepreneurs and creative people in the dark art of business. Previously he was a consultant for NESTA, and is a recovering startup junkie.
Georges
Georges. International art thief. Biological weapons smuggler. Gentleman adventurer. Lover of fine claret. Keeper of secrets.
Lara Swansbury
Lara is our Community and Talent Manager. She tells our story to the world and connects our networks. She's also a magic macrobiotic porridge dealer.
James Seward
James is the Managing Director of Buddy. In a previous life, he set up a national programme for people with common mental health conditions. He is slowly adjusting to life outside the NHS.
Katie Harris
Katie is the Director of The Amazings. She's a designer and researcher by training, but she's always been a secret social entrepreneur.
Aisling Treanor
Aisling is Buddy's assistant psychologist and project manager. She works closely with our colleagues at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust.
Alistair Roche
Alistair is a coder at Sidekick. He's got a background in startups, and a knack for asking difficult questions.
Asi Sharabi
Asi is Sidekick's Strategy Director. He's a recovering advertising professional, and a passionate advocate of purposeful innovation. He's also got anti-terrorist know how.
Dan Linde
Dan is the Money Man at Sidekick. He makes sure that there's more coming in than going out. Previously he ran a very successful vodka startup.
Felix Cohen
Felix is the CTO of the Amazings. Apart from being an amazing technologist, Felix is also a renowned mixologist and is writing a book on bars.
Johanna Kollmann
Johanna is a Product Manager at Sidekick. She's got a background in user experience, product design and design strategy. She's also a world class networker.
Elizabeth Coley
Elizabeth is Sidekick's studio manager. She keeps everyone happy and makes sure we keep our lovely studio happy. We love Liz.