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Will Hanschell

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Co-Founder & CEO at Pencil
📍 United Kingdom

Will is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pencil, a pioneering Generative AI marketing platform. With a background in building consulting and creative businesses, he is described by peers as super bright, commercial, and hard-working. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge and is focused on making AI a practical tool for creatives.

Born in Barbados, Will is passionate about creating a virtuous cycle for the Caribbeans future by exporting digital culture and importing new talent. His interests lie at the intersection of technology, global culture, and economic development, driven by a mission to uplift his home region.

His company, Pencil, was named a "Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 for AI in Marketing."

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Topics Will cares about

AI for Creatives
He believes AI will be as fundamental to creativity as the pencil was in the past, positioning it as a collaborative tool to enhance, not replace, human creativity.
Commercializing GenAI
His focus is on moving brands from AI experimentation to full-scale adoption, driving measurable business results and performance uplifts through strategic partnerships and technology.
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Career

Work history

2-2018
Co-Founder & CEO
Pencil
2-2018 - 7-2018
Fellow
Entrepreneurs First
2-2015 - 1-2018
Partner
Iris
4-2011 - 2-2015
Senior Manager
Iris
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Education
2006 - 2010
BA
University of Cambridge
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