Paul Ridgway

Paul Ridgway is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software delivery, consulting, and entrepreneurship. As the Founder and Director of The Curve since February 2019, Paul leads a team of technology enthusiasts dedicated to designing solutions and enhancing business processes. Additionally, Paul serves as an Advisor to Tickets for Good, connecting charity users with live event tickets. In their role as Managing Director at 5052 Consulting Limited, Paul provides strategic insights into technology, insurance, and telematics markets. Previously, Paul held significant positions including Entrepreneur In Residence at Sheffield Technology Parks and Interim CTO at The University of Sheffield, contributing to the commercialization of academic research. Paul's noteworthy career milestones also include co-founding The Floow Limited and leading its engineering division, alongside founding Abstract Void and Junior Pixel, where Paul executed bespoke software projects. Paul holds an MEng degree in Computer Science with Software Engineering from The University of Sheffield.