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Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE

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Co-Founder at Ideas Community
📍 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Professor Dylan Jones-Evans is the co-founder of Ideas Community, home to the UKs leading entrepreneurship awards. An expert in start-ups and scale-ups with a Ph. D. from Aston University, he is a passionate advocate for business growth and a visiting professor at two universities.

Beyond his extensive work in business and academia, he shows an appreciation for the arts and culture. He has shared his experience of watching and being moved by the film "La La Land, " suggesting an interest in cinema and storytelling outside of his professional sphere.

He was appointed as the very first professor of entrepreneurship in the history of Wales.

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Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Welsh Economic Policy
He frequently writes public commentary on the Welsh economy, analyzing government manifestos and their impact on public services and business growth.
Small Business Finance
He closely follows and analyzes reports from entities like the British Business Bank to understand and comment on the financial challenges facing small firms.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Co-Founder
Ideas Community
7-2022
Visiting Professor
Aston University
2005
Adjunct Professor
Turun yliopisto - University of Turku
1999
Director and owner
Wales Fast Growth 50
8-2018 - 11-2025
Chairman
Town Square Spaces
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Speaker Profile – Dylan Jones‑Evans OBE (Ideas Community) – AI for Good Summit 2025. Featured in ITU – AI for Good
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Education
2009 - 2009
Entrepreneurship Development Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1988 - 1992
Ph.D
Aston University
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