Simon Goodwin is Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Sheffield.  Originally from Sheffield, he spent time at St Andrews, Sussex, and Cardiff before returning to Sheffield.  He got into astrophysics because when young he was fascinated by planets, aliens, and spaceships, and now he gets paid to think about and research these (well, planets, and to a lesser extent aliens).  Being an astrophysicist has also somehow got him involved in research into sperm, public transport networks, and snooker technologies and play.

Lisa is the Managing Director of Airmaster, the Air Conditioning specialist and has grown into a £12m turnover Mechanical Services Contractor. She has been an active member of Women in Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Committee for the last 3 years. Lisa was part of the first national cohort of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses programme. 

She is an active member of the business community as a STEM Ambassador, a Freeman of The Company of Cutlers of Hallamshire and for 3 years she was the first female president of the combined Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.

Simon is an entrepreneur and coach, with a degree in Psychology and a deep understanding of human behaviour. Building a career initially in recruitment, Simon set up his own recruitment consultancy Identify in 2014. In 2017, at the age of 30, Simon created the Top 30 Under 30s, a process which promotes and develops young talent within employers in Yorkshire. Starting in Hull & Humber, the process has expanded to South & West Yorkshire, with further expansion ahead in future years. His leadership programme within Top 30 is widely regarded as the region’s leading personal developmental process, with ‘life-changing’ being consistently received since 2019 and has been credited with helping the careers of over 300 young people in becoming leaders in businesses across the region.

Rebecca Jones is primarily known for her role as the CEO & co-founder of Iprosurv. After an illustrious 17-year career in the financial services industry, Rebecca decided to embark on an exciting and bold career change. Recognising the immense potential of drone technology and the transformative impact it could have on various industries, she co-founded Iprosurv Limited - a trailblazer in drone applications. Leading the company with innovation and excellence, under visionary leadership Iprosurv has made significant contributions in advancing the drone sector and organisations adoption. As part of her commitment to empowering the next generation, Rebecca serves as a STEM ambassador, inspiring and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and women in STEM fields. Her dedication to sharing knowledge and fostering growth among future leaders reflects her genuine desire to make a positive impact on society.

Rowan is an 18-year-old racing driver from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He is a rising star of British motorsport and aims to compete at the pinnacle of the sport in Formula 1.

Currently racing with JHR Developments, Rowan is two seasons into his FIA British Formula 4 career and has already collected numerous podiums, awards and trophies along the way.

Earlier this year, Rowan helped make history by racing at the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix at Silverstone – as part of F1’s 75th anniversary celebrations – as Formula 4 joined Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 on the same event schedule for the very first time.

Outside of racing, Rowan is a Children’s Champion and Ambassador for The Children’s Hospital Charity and an active representative for his hometown, proudly standing as Sheffield’s only Formula 4 driver.