Pip Jamieson is the Founder and CEO of The Dots, a diverse and inclusive community platform for professional networking. Pip had a really interesting start to her career starting out working for the British Government to then moving to more creative roles, finally ending up starting up a tech business that has a deeper purpose. 

With very few tech female founders out there that have a computer science degree, Pip worked out very quickly that all you need to be a tech founder is have a great idea and a brilliant team around you. 

This  podcast episode provides a candid and insightful exploration of Pip Jamieson's journey as a business woman, addressing work-life balance, personal sacrifices, and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Top tips shared: 

• Perseverance - putting one foot in front of the other and keep going 
• Kindness - being a nice person that is helpful. The power of reciprocity is critical.
• Just do it and you’ll be proud that you have given it a shot 

More about Pip 

Pip Jamieson is the Founder and CEO of The Dots, a community platform described by Apple as “Networking for the modern world” with 1 million members worldwide. The Dots licenses its software as a White Label solution to select businesses to help them to grow, engage and monetise their communities. Partners include Apple (EMEA), Soho House (global); University of the Arts London (UK), 180 Strand (global), Frieze (global) and Dazed Media (global).

Pip was named by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Disruptive Entrepreneurs innovating in their respective fields, by Founders Forum as one of the Inspiring 50 Women in Technology, and by Adweek as one of the top trailblazing leaders having a positive impact on the world.

Being a dyslexic sole female tech founder, Pip has put inclusivity at The Dots’ core. The Dots’ algorithm is based on positivity and kindness and is recognised as a welcome alternative to existing community networking platforms. 

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