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Kyle Stead, Neurodivergent Freelance Creative

Kyle Stead, a neurodivergent freelance creative, participated in the Business Bootcamp run by Startup Stiwdio.

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Created by USW, Startup Stiwdio is a startup business support programme for USW graduates, offering them a unique space to grow business contacts and outlooks through various networks, events and offers.


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The Need

Originally from the RCT area, Kyle focuses on working with artists from low socioeconomic backgrounds. As a benefit class neurodivergent individual, he faced unique challenges in navigating his own journey into the creative industry and sought to improve his business skills and efficiency.

Without formal education and struggling with the lack of a dedicated workspace, he needed a structured environment and available collaborators to supercharge his business strategy.


The solution

USW’s Business Bootcamp offered the perfect solution. The ten-week programme provided not just learning, but also a crucial workspace for uninterrupted focus. Through half-day sessions, the Bootcamp covered various business development aspects, providing the structure and tools needed to optimise processes. The visual and practical approach of the programme resonated well, making the otherwise mundane aspects of business engaging and manageable.

THE USW BUSINESS BOOTCAMP WAS INVALUABLE. THE TEAM AT USW MADE THE SEEMINGLY BORING PARTS OF BUSINESS CREATIVE AND VISUAL, WHICH WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED – WITHOUT THEM I’M SURE I’D BE PUTTING A LOT OF THAT VALUABLE WORK OFF, SO I’M EXTREMELY GRATEFUL THEY COACHED ME THROUGH IT IN A WAY THAT RESONATES WITH MY LEARNING STYLE.

Kyle Stead

Freelance Creative

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT COMES NEXT FROM THIS SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP, AND CELEBRATING ITS RESULTS FOR STUDENTS, EMPLOYERS AND, AS A RESULT, THE WELSH TECH AND FINANCE INDUSTIRES.

Sarah Kochanski, CEO

FinTech Wales