Matthew is a Founding Scholar at Academy. He joined the programme after graduating with a BA in Management from Lancaster University.

Matthew has a natural entrepreneurial zeal. He co-founded Smooj, a company that connects undergraduates to careers at SME’s, during his degree.

He was also awarded a Gold Lancaster Award for his extra-curricular contributions at University.

“I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to meet a diverse group of people with different backgrounds — to hear their stories and ambitions for the future! Academy provides us with a great space to build meaningful connections.”