Pip Jamieson is the Founder & CEO of The Dots, a professional network for people that don't wear suits to work -'dubbed “The next LinkedIn?' by Forbes.
Delightfully Dyslexic with a distinctive marmite laugh (you either love it or you hate it) Pip was named by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs innovating in their respective fields & by Ad Week as one of the 41 trailblazing leaders having a positive impact on the world.
Being a dyslexic sole female tech founder, Pip has put promoting social responsibility and helping business build diverse teams at the heart of everything they do! 68% + of The Dots community is female, 31% + BAME & 16% + LGBT+. The Dots also do a lot of work around socioeconomic diversity and neurodiversity to fuel a more balanced industry of the future.
Projects
- Delightfully dyslexic, excuse typos!’Happy Dyslexia Awareness Week. Ten years ago I updated my email signature to ’Delightfully dyslexic, excuse typos!’ It was a necessity! Getting all my emails proofed was deeply inefficient and I needed people to understand why there were the inevitable typos that even the best spelling and grammar tools didn’t pick up… believe me, I’ve tried them all!
- Being dyslexic helps me get creative’: one tech entrepreneur on her sources of inspirationLovely write up in The Guardian! Take a peek if you’re interested in how I stay sane navigating the inevitable rollercoaster ride of scaling a business! Spoiler alert - it revolves around houseboat living, my rescue dog ‘Pi’, and me and my partner’s increasing obsession with rewilding! Article below also found here: https://www.theguardian.com/pinterest-find-what-you-actually-love/2021/sep/27/being-delightfully-dyslexic-helps-me-get-creative-the-tech-entrepreneur-on-her-sources-of-inspiration
- The Dots - According to Apple 'The UK's hottest App' :-)Honoured to be featured as the ‘Hottest App in the UK right now!’ in the Apple App Store! Credit goes 100% to the amazing team behind the App - legends all of you :-) Haven't downloaded The Dots iOS App yet? Give it a whirl here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/the-dots-the-creator-network/id1326923150
- How Dyslexia Can Be Your SuperpowerUntil very recently, many sperm banks rejected donors that had dyslexia - it was perceived to be a disability. However, with 35% of entreprenuts being dyslexic and 40% of self-made millionaires - including Richard Branson, Anita Roddick, Steve Jobs, Jo Malone, Walt Disney, Holly Tucker, Albert Einstein, and countless more - this has made me reflect on my own dyslexia. I’ve found that the skills that dyslexia amplifies are in-fact superpowers, not only if you want to be an entrepreneur - but f
- 10 tips to help build diverse teams - If we're all the same how can we think differently!There is now endless research showing that diversity is good for business, good for innovation and good for creativity. A Harvard Business School study found that teams with colleagues from different backgrounds and experiences come up with more creative ideas and methods of solving problems. Another study by the London Business School found that more gender-balanced teams better promote an environment where innovation can flourish. And the list goes on! In the end, if we’re all the same, how ca
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- Webinar recording: How to start a business & use The Dots to grow it! (January 2022)Thanks to those that joined our webinar on 14th January 2022! For those that missed it (or if you want to watch it again), you'll find the video below. About the talk: Named by the Sunday Times as one of the top #100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs, Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots knows a thing or two about starting a business. Dubbed by Forbes as the next LinkedIn, Pip will share her extraordinary startup journey from quitting her dream job at MTV, seed funding the business personally after exitin47
- Webinar recording: How to find your dream job on The Dots (January 2022)Thanks to those that joined our webinar on 11th January 2022! For those that missed it (or if you want to watch it again), you'll find the video below. About the talk: Fancy a #NewYearNewCareer? It can be a scary time at the moment, so come join our founder Pip as she shares her top tips and industry insights to help you stand out and find work you love! Whether you’re a freelancer or full-timer, looking for your first job, or you’re established in the industry, join us for an insightful chat44
- Inside Out Project: Dyslexia: Beautiful Minds (London)Location: The Design Museum, 224-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG Dates: 16-21 August 2021 Our aim is to show the world the strengths that come with being dyslexic. When dyslexics find jobs they love, with hard work, collaboration, and technology they fly. Imagine a world where dyslexia is understood as a hyperablility rather than a disability. Our aim is to change the negative connotation of the word dyslexia. These portraits are of dyslexics who embrace their difference, use their dysl
- Webinar recording (May 2021). How to find a mentor (& maintain the relationship!)Thanks to those that joined our webinar on 17th May 2021! For those that missed it (or if you want to watch it again), you can watch the record here. About the talk: No matter your level, getting feedback and words of wisdom from a mentor is always a good shout – often providing invaluable insights, advice and contacts. Come join The Dots’ founder Pip as she shares her top tips on finding mentors, including using The Dots to get in front of some of the best in the business! By the end of the51
- Webinar recording (May 2021). Getting started with The Dots (find work, network, upskill & more!)Thanks to those that joined our webinar on 6th May 2021! For those that missed it (or if you want to watch it again), you'll find the recording here. About the talk: Whether you’ve just joined The Dots (welcome!), or you’re looking for some top tips on how to get the most out of it, hear Dots' founder Pip share her tips, new feature releases and industry insights. No matter if you’re a freelancer or full-timer, a junior or you’re established in the industry, check out this insightful chat full31
- Webinar recording: How to promote your event & get RSVPs on The Dots – with founder Pip JamiesonThanks to those that joined our live webinar on 10th December 2020! For those that missed it (or if you want to watch it again), you'll find the video below. About the talk: Whether you’re already hosting events and want to promote them on The Dots, or you’re thinking about running events in the future, come join The Dots founder Pip as she shares her top tips on engaging with The Dots’ community! With now over 600,000 members, The Dots is a great place to share your events and attract a bril8
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Work history
FounderThe Dots
London, United KingdomFull Time
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CO Founder The LoopThe Loop
- London, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
- PR
- Advertising
- Digital Media
- Events
- Multi-platform
- Websites
- Marketing
- Executive
- Communications
Education
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EconomicsThe University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
First class honours (high distinction) degree in Economics.
Awards
BIMA Top 100 Digital LeaderBIMA
Creative Review Top 50 Creative LeaderCreative Review
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