Clive Flood

Your business shouldn’t need you in every decision | I build the ops so it doesn’t | Fractional COO

📍 United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 2 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2026
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Investor | Advisor
Feb 2026
At NAYA AI, we believe every business, no matter the size, industry, or stage should have access to the same sales power as the biggest organizations. That’s why we built NAYA: an AI voice sales assistant platform that gives every business and every walk of life the power to scale. NAYA handles what traditional sales teams struggle with at scale: - Outbound & Inbound Calls – Engage with leads instantly, answer questions, qualify prospects, and never miss an opportunity. - Email & SMS Outreach – Automate follow-ups, nurture campaigns, and stay top of mind with prospects across channels. - Sales Campaign Management – Design and run complete outbound and retargeting campaigns without needing to hire large teams. - Lead Qualification & Appointment Booking – Ensure your pipeline is always filled with warm, pre-qualified leads ready to close. - CRM Integration & Personalization – Seamlessly connect with your systems while maintaining your brand’s unique identity. Our AI agents don’t just sound human, they interact naturally, adapt to conversations, and deliver the consistency that drives real results. Businesses can run thousands of calls and emails simultaneously, scale revenue, and improve conversion rates while saving time and overhead costs. NAYA stands for Next-Gen AI for Your Advantage; a vision of democratizing sales power. Whether you’re a digital agency, a local service provider, or a fast-growing enterprise, NAYA enables you to: - Scale without scaling headcount. - Recover up to 30-40% of lost revenue - Protect profit margins (70–80% in many cases). Focus your people on strategy and closing deals instead of repetitive tasks. This LinkedIn page is where we share insights, case studies, updates, and innovations around AI-driven sales, customer engagement, and automation. Our mission is simple: to give every business, and businessowner walkaway power.
Investor
Oct 2024
BizCrunch helps acquisition entrepreneurs, search funds and holdcos originate better deals, get to conversation faster and build trust with owners. We turn messy public records and fragmented data sources into decision-ready company profiles, so you can see the story behind the numbers at a glance. What you can do with BizCrunch • Find off-market opportunities that actually fit your mandate • See five-year performance in one view: revenue, profit, assets, liabilities, shareholders and charges • Shortlist and qualify fast with clear financial signals and powerful smart filtering • Reach owners with letter outreach and targeted emails • Track weekly changes: accounts filed, PSC updates and other material events • Evaluate Seller-Verified Listings for higher-signal conversations • Run diligence in a secure VDR with document requests, permissions and versioning Why teams choose us • Founder-friendly outreach that preserves relationships and reputation • Simple workflows and fast onboarding, no manual required • Built for buy-side realities, not just dashboards Who we serve • Acquisition entrepreneurs and self-funded buyers • Search fund principals and interns • Holdco builders and small-cap investors • Boutique advisors working buy-side If you want fewer tabs, clearer targets and more credible first conversations with owners, BizCrunch keeps you moving. Start a free trial today, or book a quick walkthrough with one of the team. Our goal is your acquisition success, so lets work together and make that happen, faster.
Investor | Advisor
Aug 2024
At Nobody Studios, we are startup artisans and serial entrepreneurs who curate the best ideas, expedite company creation, and craft successful ventures in succession. We are proud to be crowd first and people first. We aim to create 100 compelling companies in the next five years, guiding them from ideation through MVP to full-scale company validation. The close-knit powerhouse team of talent at Nobody Studios is stacked with industry experts in the areas of marketing innovation, e-commerce business strategy, wellness, RE tech, fin-tech, data science, product innovation, and beyond. We are larger than any one personality, and unified by our principles of rapid and frugal innovation, a ‘people first’ mentality, crowd first execution in everything, and transparency to our core. We embarked on our first significant crowdfunding campaign at the end of 2022, inviting 900+ investors from 55 countries to come along on their journey to build companies that resonate with the crowd.
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2026
Investor | Advisor
Feb 2026
At NAYA AI, we believe every business, no matter the size, industry, or stage should have access to the same sales power as the biggest organizations. That’s why we built NAYA: an AI voice sales assistant platform that gives every business and every walk of life the power to scale. NAYA handles what traditional sales teams struggle with at scale: - Outbound & Inbound Calls – Engage with leads instantly, answer questions, qualify prospects, and never miss an opportunity. - Email & SMS Outreach – Automate follow-ups, nurture campaigns, and stay top of mind with prospects across channels. - Sales Campaign Management – Design and run complete outbound and retargeting campaigns without needing to hire large teams. - Lead Qualification & Appointment Booking – Ensure your pipeline is always filled with warm, pre-qualified leads ready to close. - CRM Integration & Personalization – Seamlessly connect with your systems while maintaining your brand’s unique identity. Our AI agents don’t just sound human, they interact naturally, adapt to conversations, and deliver the consistency that drives real results. Businesses can run thousands of calls and emails simultaneously, scale revenue, and improve conversion rates while saving time and overhead costs. NAYA stands for Next-Gen AI for Your Advantage; a vision of democratizing sales power. Whether you’re a digital agency, a local service provider, or a fast-growing enterprise, NAYA enables you to: - Scale without scaling headcount. - Recover up to 30-40% of lost revenue - Protect profit margins (70–80% in many cases). Focus your people on strategy and closing deals instead of repetitive tasks. This LinkedIn page is where we share insights, case studies, updates, and innovations around AI-driven sales, customer engagement, and automation. Our mission is simple: to give every business, and businessowner walkaway power.
2025
COO | Co-Founder
Dec 2025
We deliver corporate-grade innovation education designed to develop more sophisticated investors and more innovative organisations. Working in partnership with angel networks, we equip individuals and teams with the knowledge, expertise, and real-world perspective needed to evaluate venture investments and enterprise innovation opportunities. Our programmes are built to strengthen judgement and develop practical capability - moving beyond theory into structured, applied learning grounded in market reality. Our approach combines rigorous frameworks with direct exposure to experienced investors and founders. Participants gain genuine investment insight, while organisations build stronger innovation capability and literacy across their teams. Our flagship programme is a six-day, in-person executive course delivered over one year. Designed as a business-school-style learning journey, it goes far beyond webinars or short-form training, supporting individuals and employees who are serious about developing real competence in venture and innovation investment.
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2024
Investor
Oct 2024
BizCrunch helps acquisition entrepreneurs, search funds and holdcos originate better deals, get to conversation faster and build trust with owners. We turn messy public records and fragmented data sources into decision-ready company profiles, so you can see the story behind the numbers at a glance. What you can do with BizCrunch • Find off-market opportunities that actually fit your mandate • See five-year performance in one view: revenue, profit, assets, liabilities, shareholders and charges • Shortlist and qualify fast with clear financial signals and powerful smart filtering • Reach owners with letter outreach and targeted emails • Track weekly changes: accounts filed, PSC updates and other material events • Evaluate Seller-Verified Listings for higher-signal conversations • Run diligence in a secure VDR with document requests, permissions and versioning Why teams choose us • Founder-friendly outreach that preserves relationships and reputation • Simple workflows and fast onboarding, no manual required • Built for buy-side realities, not just dashboards Who we serve • Acquisition entrepreneurs and self-funded buyers • Search fund principals and interns • Holdco builders and small-cap investors • Boutique advisors working buy-side If you want fewer tabs, clearer targets and more credible first conversations with owners, BizCrunch keeps you moving. Start a free trial today, or book a quick walkthrough with one of the team. Our goal is your acquisition success, so lets work together and make that happen, faster.
Investor | Advisor
Aug 2024
At Nobody Studios, we are startup artisans and serial entrepreneurs who curate the best ideas, expedite company creation, and craft successful ventures in succession. We are proud to be crowd first and people first. We aim to create 100 compelling companies in the next five years, guiding them from ideation through MVP to full-scale company validation. The close-knit powerhouse team of talent at Nobody Studios is stacked with industry experts in the areas of marketing innovation, e-commerce business strategy, wellness, RE tech, fin-tech, data science, product innovation, and beyond. We are larger than any one personality, and unified by our principles of rapid and frugal innovation, a ‘people first’ mentality, crowd first execution in everything, and transparency to our core. We embarked on our first significant crowdfunding campaign at the end of 2022, inviting 900+ investors from 55 countries to come along on their journey to build companies that resonate with the crowd.
Founder
Jun 2024
I bring over 20 years of executive leadership experience across diverse industries, including technology, SaaS, e-commerce, professional services and manufacturing. I have a proven record of helping businesses achieve scalable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term success. Having worked with over 1,000 businesses, I understand the unique challenges faced by organisations at every stage—from start-ups gaining traction to established SMEs overcoming growth bottlenecks or preparing for an exit. My expertise is focused on transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies that drive results while remaining within budget constraints. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗙𝗔𝗦? My approach is hands-on and results-driven. I immerse myself in your business to quickly understand your operations, identify opportunities, and implement tailored solutions. By leveraging my industry experience and passion for innovation, I ensure your business is equipped with scalable, fit for the future systems operated by empowered teams. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 I partner with businesses that: • Struggle to turn strategic vision into operational success • Need scalable systems and processes to support growth • Face operational inefficiencies, stagnating profits, or leadership burnout • Want to leverage technology for operational excellence and client satisfaction • Are preparing for an exit and need to maximise shareholder value • Need to streamline operations post-merger or acquisition 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 As a Strategic COO Partner or board-level advisor, I provide flexible, tailored support, including: • Streamlining and scaling operations for efficiency and profitability • Implementing cutting-edge technologies to future-proof your business • Empowering your team with coaching and mentoring to take ownership • Offering strategic guidance to reduce operational challenges and regain control 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹l
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2024–2026 · 3 investments
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