Lexie Cook

Commercially minded community builder with experience scaling high-value networks and creating meaningful business opportunities. As Co-Founding Partner of Carnaby, I built and activated a global community of 7,000+ founders and investors, facilitating strategic partnerships, investor connections, and revenue-generating opportunities. I excel in fast-moving environments, take ownership of complex challenges, and build scalable initiatives that drive engagement, growth, and long-term value.

Co-Founding Partner at Carnaby Enterprises (2025-01 – Present)

Built Carnaby's community and engagement engine from the ground up, defining the strategy, owning the execution, and scaling to a 7,000+ global network across venture capital, private equity, and family offices.

• Scaled community from zero to 1,600 core members and 7,000+ global participants within the first year of inception, establishing Carnaby as a credible connector in the UK and international investment ecosystem.
• Community architecture & engagement: Designed and owned the end-to-end community experience
• Built and managed multi-platform community presence, curating membership to ensure the right cultural and commercial fit between founders and investors, with a particular focus on the hospitality, B2B SaaS and tech sectors.
• Originated and facilitated introductions between investors and founders, supporting transactions ranging from £500k venture rounds to £150m private equity deals, with hospitality, SaaS and technology companies a primary focus of deal flow activity.
• Produced strategic B2B introductions and partnership facilitation for growth-stage businesses, connecting them with relevant corporate partners, investors, and institutional stakeholders to accelerate commercial growth.
• Generated £5.5 million in funding engagement opportunities within a three-month period through targeted outreach, community activation, and bespoke events.
• Event programming: Curated and delivered high-touch engagement programmes
• Led intimate C-suite dinners (12–30 attendees), roundtables, and leadership forums; delivered keynote presentations to 300+ senior professionals, strengthening sector confidence and connections across the community.
• Represented Carnaby at 30+ senior industry events, driving relationship-building and deal origination through consistent community presence.
• Developed a structured founder readiness framework providing weekly advisory support on valuation, investor targeting, and funding strategy, embedding Carnaby as a trusted resource within the community.
• Authored 200+ industry articles translating market trends into actionable insights, strengthening community value and positioning Carnaby as a thought leader.
• Established strategic partnerships with top-tier legal and accountancy firms, expanding the professional network and enhancing value to community members.

Strategic Business Consultant at EP Business in Hospitality (2023-07 – Present)

Delivered B2B strategic consultancy and partnership facilitation across hospitality, residential and technology sectors, with a focus on connecting clients to growth opportunities and relevant stakeholders.

• Facilitated B2B strategic introductions and partnership development for clients, connecting organisations with relevant service providers, investors, and sector contacts to strengthen commercial positioning.
• Directed demographic and market analysis for major developments and a range of clients, delivering actionable insights that improved operating margins and investment value.
• Presented strategic consultancy findings to senior stakeholders, translating complex research on demographics and trends into clear commercial recommendations.
• Represented EP at senior industry events across Dubai, Australia, and the UK, maintaining and growing relationships with key clients and stakeholders across multiple sectors.
• Collaborated on outsourced services tender processes, ensuring alignment between client objectives, operational needs, and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborated to curate and manage guest lists for a range of corporate events, from intimate senior gatherings to larger conference formats, selecting attendees based on sector, seniority, and shared commercial interests to ensure every room had the right mix of people.
• Built and maintained ongoing relationships with C-suite and senior corporate contacts between events, keeping connections warm and ensuring consistent engagement across the professional community.

Communications Associate at EP Business in Hospitality (2023-04 – 2024-07)

Led audience engagement and content strategy, growing EP's professional reach and digital presence.

• Grew EP's newsletter subscriber community by 52% through targeted content strategy and improved audience segmentation, directly increasing reach and engagement within the professional network.
• Built EP's communication engagement strategy with the goal to boost commercial opportunities.
• Produced multiple weekly articles building EP's thought leadership, community visibility, and sector intelligence positioning.
• Operated the company's social media accounts to produce a cohesive corporate message and marketing across platforms.
• Led website redevelopment campaign to improve user experience and increase online community engagement.
• Conducted face-to-face interviews across Dubai, London, Italy, and Denmark, building international connections and relationships.

Natural Science Research Analyst at Newcastle University

Conducting data analysis and R coding in support of PhD-level epidemiology research.

Master of Research in Epidemiology – Newcastle University

BSc in Biology – Newcastle University