Ed Purchall
Communication Coach
about
Empowering startup founders and business professionals to communicate with confidence. Through focused, personalised coaching, you’ll communicate more effectively in meetings, presentations, and client conversations.
Programmes
PITCH COACH
Santander X 100
Pitch Coach | Jan 2023 – Present
Coaching startups from Spain, Brazil, and the UK within the Santander X Global Entrepreneurial Community.
AgroBankTech
Pitch Coach | May 2022
Delivered masterclass and individual coaching to AgTech startups preparing demo pitches for Food 4 Future – Bilbao Expo FoodTech.
CaixaBank Fintech Programme
Workshops | 4 editions May 2018 – May 2019
Designed and delivered pitch workshops for disruptive startups working in financial-sector open innovation.
Corporate Training
AKTION LEGAL PARTNERS: specialising in corporate law, Venture Capital, and M&A, specifically for startups and investors.
ANECOOP: a leading Spanish, second-degree agricultural cooperative.
DISRUPTORES: a leading Spanish media publication focused on digital economy, technology, and innovation.
INNSOMNIA BUSINESS ACCELERATOR: a Spanish open innovation hub and startup accelerator based in La Marina de Valencia.
PANGEA MT: AI technology and translation services company that specializes in Neural Machine Translation.
SAVINO DEL BENE: a leading Italian multinational logistics and freight forwarding company.
ASSESSMENTS
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Speaking Examiner | May 2025 – Present
Assess candidate performance via AI-powered, multi-level online English proficiency test.
Trinity College London
Item Writer & Reviewer | Sep 2024 – Present
Produce high quality test items for listening skills in accordance with specified commission schedules for accredited UK exams.
Partner Universities UK
Core Assessor | May 2023 - July 2025
Evaluating, mentoring, and supporting learners in UK Higher Education (HE) and further education.
Trinity College London
ESOL Examiner | Sep 2020 - Present
Conduct objective and accurate candidate assessments, ensuring consistency and reliability in test delivery.
education
MA Languages & Technology
Universidad Politécnica de València | Graduated: September 2023
DipTESOL Level 7 Qualification
Trinity College London | Completed: May 2022