Evolve MentorChloe Sharp

Dr Chloe Sharp, is the founder of Sharp Insight, an innovation consultancy she established following her successful exit from SnapOut, a user research and grant writing consultancy she co-founded and led as Managing Director for nearly five years, and leadership positions she held in the financial sector in R&D grant services.  Her expertise spans over a decade in innovation research, product development, and securing non-dilutive funding across sectors including AI, SpaceTech, Creative Industries, GovTech, transport, and health.  She holds a PhD and authored, "Make Products That Matter," combining academic insight with practical business experience. She is passionate about helping SMEs navigate technological change through evidence-based, data-driven methodologies. Chloe seeks to empower entrepreneurs to innovate, scale, and streamline operations, particularly in understanding customer needs and creating meaningful impact. She believes in democratising access to research methodologies that drive sustainable innovation and help businesses create products that truly matter to their users and communities.