Roy C. Vella

Unlimited Awesome is a transformative learning system for the post-AI era. With a focus on solving global challenges through education, innovation, and entrepreneurship, UA aims to prepare the next generations to thrive in an exponentially growing world. 

Mission: Unlock the full potential of humanity by building the most advanced, modern learning system and startup ecosystem on Earth.

We bring together a diverse and inclusive network of start-ups, scaleups, corporates, policymakers, and academics to drive the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences for the good of the global tech sector.

Tech London Advocates (TLA) is a private sector led group of leaders promoting London's technology sector and addressing the issues on the horizon.

Recipient and then Chairman of Payments submissions. (See http://www.fintech50watchlist.com/)

An intensive mentorship-led acceleration ("incubator") programme affiliated with Cambridge University and located at Google Campus London.

Programme jumpstarting entrepreneurial community in Europe by connecting next generation developers and entrepreneurs with over 400 mentors from a top-tier network of company builders.

Helped startups scale globally by giving them direct access to an international network of the most relevant partners, investors and mentors in their sector.

Brilliant app that harnesses the power of technology and human connection to assist people who are blind or have low vision to lead more independent lives. With the press of a button, the app establishes a live video connection between blind and low vision users and either sighted volunteers, company representatives or sighted co-workers. It's a low commitment & high impact way to be helpful. Strongly recommend it!

Showcases mobile solution innovations developed by young entrepreneurs worldwide.

Supported entrepreneurs based in England who are planning to launch a start-up or are within their first 12 months of trading as a business.

Members of the Advisory Council play an important role by providing counsel to the Deans on strategic, operational, and financial directions for the school. Mission of the Council is to provide external perspective and review as well as advocacy and support for the school's programs, strategic direction, and overall objectives. (See https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/advisorycouncil)

Mentor to early-stage businesses that have potential for high-growth looking to create, test, market and deliver scalable world-class financial, retail and future cities technology products and services.

Key role in overseeing curriculum policies, appointing staff, care and maintenance of the building, monitoring grounds and equipment and setting the budget. (See http://www.orleans.richmond.sch.uk/page/?title=Governors&pid=12)

Elected due to demonstrated, active interest in the Alumni Association and the Business School. Offered direction for the activities of the Alumni Association. After serving an initial 2-year term, invited to serve second and then elected to the Executive Committee for final 4-year term.

FOOI advances the education of the pupils of Orleans Infant School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the School not normally provided by the Local Education Authority. See www.fooi.org.uk.

Variety Children's Charity of Northern California donates hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants and scholarships to children's agencies, small groups and individuals to aid disabled, disadvantaged, abused and neglected kids.

BATS Improv (Bay Area Theater Sports) offers improvisation training and performance. Honored to be third annual recipient of BATS highest honor, the "Rebecca Stockley Superhero Award", for extraordinary service. improv.org

Awarded internship in Cameroon, Africa teaching basic business skills at a vocational trade school while also advising the Board on operational effectiveness.

Founded & directed a non-profit organisation teaching photography to inner-city Chicago girls in order to build self-esteem and confidence. Culminated in a gallery showing/press event of their work in the State of Illinois building.

With over 70 years of experience in the Chicago community, JA provides economic education for students of all economic levels.

Volunteer EMT