Neil

Neil Lathwood

Helping leaders unlock hidden potential so their teams communicate, align, and perform together
Investor | CTO | Consultant | Advisor at Config Services

Areas of expertise

I help leaders and teams unlock the potential that's already there - hidden beneath the noise of poor communication and misalignment. - Teams operating in silos with little meaningful cross-functional dialogue - Leadership decisions that never quite land with the people who need to act on them - Cultures where unspoken tension quietly undermines performance - Collaboration that breaks down as organisations grow or change - Individuals who are capable but disconnected from a shared direction I work with organisations to surface what's getting in the way and create the conditions where people and teams can finally do their best work together.

About Me

I am Neil - investor, CTO, consultant, and advisor. I work with founders and teams who know they are capable of more but cannot figure out what is holding them back. My focus is on unlocking that hidden potential and turning it into measurable results. The biggest lever I pull is communication. When teams actually talk to each other - clearly, honestly, and with purpose - everything else accelerates. I help leaders build the conditions where that happens, and the impact shows up fast in culture, output, and cohesion. My credibility is built on execution. I raised a 10M seed round for a company, navigating the pressure, the pitch, and the people dynamics that come with it. I bring that real-world experience into every mentoring relationship.

Available for fractional roles, on-call advisory, ongoing retainers, and project-based work

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30 minutes

A quick introductory call to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit to work together. No commitment required.

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Years of Experience

29 Years

Country

United Kingdom

Qualification
null, null Moorside high school 2020 - 2021
Social Links

  • Founder at Config Services

    Professional experience in Config Services

  • Raised $10M Seed Round for a Company

    Secured significant early-stage capital, demonstrating credibility with investors and high-stakes leadership.

  • Fractional CTO

    Professional experience in the industry

Specialties and Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Advisory

Technology Consulting

Leadership

Specialties

Review fundraising strategy Refine investor narrative Prepare pitch deck Model fundraising scenarios Coach investor meetings Clarify founder goals Prioritise founder focus Support decision making Assess tech landscape Define tech roadmap

Sessions

Intro Call

A quick introductory call to discuss your needs and see if we're a good fit to work together. No commitment required.

30 min
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Common Questions

I help leaders unlock the hidden potential sitting dormant in their teams — specifically the communication breakdowns and misalignment that quietly kill performance before anyone notices.

This is a good fit for leaders who sense their team is capable of more but can't pinpoint why they're not clicking — whether it's miscommunication, misalignment, or friction that slows everything down.

Teams that actually talk to each other, align faster, and perform together rather than in silos. The shift is practical and visible, not theoretical.

We get honest about what's really going on with your team. I'll ask direct questions to surface where the hidden potential is being lost and whether I'm the right person to help you unlock it.

I've been in the room where it counts — I raised $10M in seed funding, which means I know what it takes to align people, communicate a vision under pressure, and build teams that perform when the stakes are real.