About us
Why Public
“Today’s technology could transform the way that citizens interact with local and central government services. However, the companies that build some of the most exciting and transformative technology often struggle to do business with the public sector. We created Public to offer tech startups the right combination of insight, networks and capital to help them on their journey to transform public services.”
Alexander de Carvalho & Daniel Korski
Founders of Public
Meet the Team
Daniel Korski
Co-founder, CEO
Ex-Deputy Head of Policy No 10 Downing Street. 20 years of high-level govt experience in UK, EU, US
Ex-Deputy Head of Policy No 10 Downing Street. 20 years of high-level govt experience in UK, EU, US
Alexander De Carvalho
Co-founder, CIO
Venture investor, 8 + years in private equity and non-executive director of Heineken NV
Venture investor, 8 + years in private equity and non-executive director of Heineken NV
Hanna Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
Former Downing Street advisor. Over ten years experience spanning the public, private and third sectors.
Former Downing Street advisor. Over ten years experience spanning the public, private and third sectors.
Andy Richardson
Chief Technology Officer
Ex-VP Thomson Reuters. Co-founder of Sidekick. Co-host of London HalfStack.
Ex-VP Thomson Reuters. Co-founder of Sidekick. Co-host of London HalfStack.
Lars Zimmermann
Managing Director, Germany
Former CEO of hy, an Axel Springer Company, with 10+ years background in politics, strategy and entrepreneurship.
Former CEO of hy, an Axel Springer Company, with 10+ years background in politics, strategy and entrepreneurship.
Alex Margot-Duclot
Managing Director, France
Proud French-Techie with ten-years' experience in public affairs, politics and technology
Proud French-Techie with ten-years' experience in public affairs, politics and technology
Kiann Stenkjær Hein
Managing Director, Denmark
Former Head of Digitisation and IT Strategy in the Danish Ministry of Taxation. 20+ years of govt experience in Denmark and international organisations.
Former Head of Digitisation and IT Strategy in the Danish Ministry of Taxation. 20+ years of govt experience in Denmark and international organisations.
Mark Lazar
Head of Platform
Ex-Programme Manager, Techstars. Five Techstars Accelerator cohorts in London and Tel Aviv.
Ex-Programme Manager, Techstars. Five Techstars Accelerator cohorts in London and Tel Aviv.
Edward Elliott
Head of Development
Former GovStart Manager & founder of an events business; 6 years experience in marketing.
Former GovStart Manager & founder of an events business; 6 years experience in marketing.
David Altabev
Head of Cities
Former Programme Manager for Nesta & Innovate UK. 10+ years experience in urban innovation projects.
Former Programme Manager for Nesta & Innovate UK. 10+ years experience in urban innovation projects.
Mira Wijaya-Cole
Business Support Officer
London School of Economics graduate with 2+ years experience in the non-profit sector.
London School of Economics graduate with 2+ years experience in the non-profit sector.
Johnny Hugill
Research Manager
Recent Cambridge University graduate and former founder of a behavioural economics startup.
Recent Cambridge University graduate and former founder of a behavioural economics startup.
Chiara Carlini
Programme Manager, GovStart UK
Chiara has 2 years of experience in social business incubation and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy.
Chiara has 2 years of experience in social business incubation and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy.
Anthony Haddad
Programme Manager, GovStart France
Former Marketing Manager at Google and Associate at Techstars and Station F
Former Marketing Manager at Google and Associate at Techstars and Station F
Julie Rømer
Programme Manager, GovTech Programme Denmark
Ex-Business Developer at the Technical University, Denmark. Manager of multiple entrepreneurship programmes.
Ex-Business Developer at the Technical University, Denmark. Manager of multiple entrepreneurship programmes.
Amy Dobbin
Senior Associate
Current MBA student at London Business School, and former Special Advisor to the Australian Prime Minister's Office.
Current MBA student at London Business School, and former Special Advisor to the Australian Prime Minister's Office.
Ryan Shea
Senior Associate
Current MBA student at London Business School, and former Senior Consultant at Deloitte.
Current MBA student at London Business School, and former Senior Consultant at Deloitte.
Cameron Scott
Senior Associate
Recent King’s College London postgraduate, with 6+ year’s experience in public sector strategy and digital policy at Accenture & a UK think tank.
Recent King’s College London postgraduate, with 6+ year’s experience in public sector strategy and digital policy at Accenture & a UK think tank.
Mia Millman
Programme Associate
Recent Oxford University graduate with previous experience working for startups.
Recent Oxford University graduate with previous experience working for startups.
Matthew Trimming
Senior Advisor
Former Director of Public Services for SAP and Founder of M.E.TA. 20+ years experience in the public sector market.
Former Director of Public Services for SAP and Founder of M.E.TA. 20+ years experience in the public sector market.
Imogen Granger
Digital Content Intern
Recent Queen Mary University of London graduate with previous experience working for a UK think-tank.
Recent Queen Mary University of London graduate with previous experience working for a UK think-tank.
Lichelle Wolmarans
Research Intern
Recent London School of Economics graduate with previous research experience.
Recent London School of Economics graduate with previous research experience.
Maria Francisca Jorge
Digital Content Intern
Recent London School of Economics graduate with previous Marketing experience.
Recent London School of Economics graduate with previous Marketing experience.
Join Us
Communications Manager
The Communications Manager will develop and deliver PUBLIC’s communications strategy, ensuring that we use our marketing channels, content and press coverage to engage effectively and impactfully with our key audiences: the public sector, investment & technology industries, and tech startups. This will combine strategy, management and execution in a fast-paced and dynamic role. The Communications Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and will manage PUBLIC’s Digital Content Intern.
The Communications Manager will develop and deliver PUBLIC’s communications strategy, ensuring that we use our marketing channels, content and press coverage to engage effectively and impactfully with our key audiences: the public sector, investment & technology industries, and tech startups. This will combine strategy, management and execution in a fast-paced and dynamic role. The Communications Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and will manage PUBLIC’s Digital Content Intern.
Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant will provide assistance to PUBLIC’s Founders and, on occasion, other members of the management team. Their main duties will include diary management, but there will be the opportunity to get involved in other areas of the company. To be successful in this role, the candidate should be proactive and organised, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively. Ultimately, they will play a key role in ensuring the smooth administration of the founders’ schedules and the company’s business.
The Executive Assistant will provide assistance to PUBLIC’s Founders and, on occasion, other members of the management team. Their main duties will include diary management, but there will be the opportunity to get involved in other areas of the company. To be successful in this role, the candidate should be proactive and organised, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively. Ultimately, they will play a key role in ensuring the smooth administration of the founders’ schedules and the company’s business.
Advisory Board
Robin Klein
Partner, LocalGlobe, ex-Partner, Index Ventures
Partner, LocalGlobe, ex-Partner, Index Ventures
Siim Sikkut
Chief Technology Officer of Estonia
Chief Technology Officer of Estonia
Phaedra Chrousos
Ex- Tech Transformation Commissioner, US Government
Ex- Tech Transformation Commissioner, US Government
Wendy Tan White MBE
Vice President at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory
Vice President at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory
General David Richards
Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Chairman of Equilibrium
Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Chairman of Equilibrium
Alisa Swidler
Philanthropist, Campaigner
Philanthropist, Campaigner
Lord Mark Malloch Brown
Ex-Deputy UN Secretary-General, Ex-HMG Minister
Ex-Deputy UN Secretary-General, Ex-HMG Minister
Sir Bernard Silverman FRS
Former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Home Office
Former Chief Scientific Advisor to the Home Office