The Studio exists to deliver impact
The Ecosystem Studio is a micro-studio dedicated to making Bristol's fast-growth community more transparent, more connected, and more successful.
The Studio
The Ecosystem Studio is the consultancy, facilitation, and community practice of Briony. She is a network weaver, ecosystem builder, and facilitator based in the Greater Bristol and West of England region.
With over two decades working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, community, and systems thinking, Briony brings a rare combination: the strategic clarity of a consultant, the warmth of a community host, and the analytical eye of an ecosystem intelligence specialist.
What drives us
We believe that a rising tide lifts all boats, and you’ll find that energy at the centre of all our projects and activities.
We believe that ecosystems thrive when people can see each other clearly, trust each other enough to collaborate, and can access the knowledge and connections they need at the right moment. That belief shapes everything we do - from the Bristol Business Bugle to a strategic away-day facilitation to Electra's regular events where awesome women unite.
We're unapologetically local. The West of England (or Greater Bristol, as we like to call it) is our home and our focus. We know the funding landscape, the key players, the gaps, and the untapped potential like the back of our hand, and we work every day to close the distance between where things are and where they could be.
Who We Are
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We draw on network weaving theory and wider work of June Holley because communities are more resilient when we share their curation. Our events and convening principles reflect much of Priya Parker's work. We integrate our own mind-body-business approach to sustainable growth because we think the best business and ecosystem builders look after themselves and their business, as well as being active members of their communities.
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🔭 Openness: We name what we see, including the gaps, the assets, the duplications, and the missed connections. We bring people together to find the solutions the ecosystem needs if they don’t already exist.
🤝 Connection: The right introduction at the right moment can change everything. We connect the dots between our community so we can lift one another up. Creating the right environment to engineer serendipity is the tool we love the most.
🌿 Generosity: We share widely. Knowledge that flows freely makes ecosystems stronger. We create opportunities for everyone to feel part of something bigger.
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Briony arrived in Bristol in 2017 and has been on a mission to increase transparency and connectedness of the fast-growth business community ever since. She is particularly focused on the tech, innovation, positive impact, and creative sectors. The projects she’s created and clients she works for all share a common belief - that a rising tide lifts all boats.