Local digital founders turn ideas to reality on Digital Jersey Bootcamp

Digital Jersey recently held a five-day bootcamp for sixteen digital founders who are ready to move their businesses out of planning stages and into reality.

During the bootcamp, which took place between 14th-18th September and was led by the team at Spark AI Agency, participants used AI to validate concepts, build prototypes, and test assumptions, developing the skills needed to launch an AI-enabled venture.

Participants then had the opportunity to test their products on real users, who gave valuable feedback, providing the founders with valuable feedback and insights to enable them to develop a clear plan going forward.

Those taking part in the bootcamp were:

– Patricia Pritchard: Truly Cared, improving coordination between families and carers
– Regina Dundelova: A marketplace helping people discover and book underused spaces across Jersey
– David Hully: An AI-powered board intelligence platform providing forensic analysis and business insights.
– Peter Colback: A landlord management platform supporting compliance, maintenance and property administration.
– Manuel Saenz (Jordana) Saenz: An AI governance and readiness service helping trust companies begin their transformation journey.
– Marc Thomas: SiteControlPM, transforming construction project data into client-ready reports using AI.
– Kelly Stafford: A digital marketplace for discovering and purchasing vouchers from local businesses.
– Gordon Graham: An AI-assisted automation support platform for financial advisers.
– Mark McNally: A private AI knowledge platform helping regulated firms securely access trusted information.
– Bridget Jones: A wearable safety device and companion app designed to deter threats and support personal security.
– Nathaniel Winston-Jones: Privacy-focused software enabling organisations to use AI without exposing sensitive data.
– Maria Madalina: A digital platform supporting adults diagnosed with, or awaiting assessment for, ADHD.
– Leanne Le Signe: PropLee, helping landlords manage property compliance and investments.

Commenting on the experience, Tony Moretta, CEO Digital Jersey said:

“This year’s Bootcamp demonstrated both the strength of Jersey’s entrepreneurial community and the opportunities AI is creating across our economy. The energy throughout the week was incredible, and it was inspiring to see ideas rapidly evolve into viable businesses. We wish all participants every success as they take their next steps.”