"As someone attempting to traverse the many challenges inherent to bridging the gap between publicly funded institutions and privately held businesses, I am extremely grateful for the support I have received from Shaping Portsmouth. Stef embraced my idea for a social enterprise with characteristic enthusiasm, even from our first meeting and has generously shared his time and considerable business expertise during subsequent meetings. Stef never makes me feel rushed and seems to have an encyclopaedic recall when it comes to other businesses and people within the Portsmouth area who may be able to help my enterprise move forward. As well as having a multifaceted talent pool within the team, Shaping Portsmouth has built an unrivalled support network for businesses in this area, enabling them to provide helpful contacts, guidance and practical support. I don’t think I could have got this far without them!"