TECHCITYINSIDER100: Microsoft BizSpark is a ‘software, visibility and support’ programme for early-stage technology startups. Since starting in the UK in 2008, the programme has backed around 3,000 firms, with alumni that include Yammer, Huddle and Artesian Solutions. Bindi Karia is the head of the programme, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in UK tech. Interview by Julian Blake
Bindi Karia – CV
Since 2008
VC/Emerging Business lead, Microsoft UK. Head of BizSpark/BizSpark One UK
Advisory board member: Seedcamp, Astia, EVCA Digital Agenda Task Force, BCSEntrepreneurs
Wired UK Top 100 Digital Power Broker list from 2010-2012
2012 Girls in Tech Euro 100 Women’s list
Among Six Most Connected Women in the UK, IoD, 2011
Finalist, Asian Business Woman of the Year, 2010 AWA Awards
Previously
Associate Director, Interregnum
Business Development Manager, Trayport Ltd
Strategy Management Consultant, PwC Consulting
Senior Business Analyst, Datamonitor.
