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Some stories rise from privilege. Others, from perfect timing.

But then there are stories like Shelley’s — born from the ashes of burnout and built on the courage to begin again.

A decade ago, she was a single mum, exhausted and uncertain, trying to find her way back to herself.

Today, she’s the Co-Founder & CEO of SQR, a tech company making the digital world safer through intelligent identity infrastructure.

From performing arts to technology, from rock bottom to leading teams across continents — Shelley’s journey is anything but linear.

It’s a creative remix of resilience, curiosity, and the courage to take the scenic route.

In this cinematic conversation, we talk about:

• What it really takes to build and lead a startup
• The villains and turning points that shaped her story
• The power of reinventing yourself after burnout
• And why growth often begins at the edge of your comfort zone

🎭 Every life is a movie — and Shelley’s is one worth watching.

📌 ABOUT SHELLEY LANGAN NEWTON

Shelley is the Co-Founder and CEO of SQR, an award-winning tech company on a mission to make the digital world safer through intelligent identity infrastructure.

Her career is anything but traditional — she started out as a performing arts teacher before leaping into technology, working across industries from satellite tech to yacht charters, and finally building her own company from the ground up.

A decade ago, she was a young single mum navigating burnout and uncertainty. Today, she leads international teams, collaborates with innovators like SpaceX, Eden Project, and RAFx, and champions women in tech across Europe.

Shelley’s journey is proof that success isn’t a straight line — it’s a scenic route filled with resilience, curiosity, and bold reinvention.

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LINKEDIN I https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-langan-newton/

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