Agenda
09.00-10.00 Networking
10.00-10.10 Introduction
Rachel McTavish
Host
10.10-10.20 Welcome from the University of Strathclyde
Professor Stephen McArthur
Principal & Vice-Chancellor, University of Strathclyde
10.20-10.30 Opening Remarks from the Scottish Government
Kate Forbes MSP
Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, Scottish Government
10.30-11.15 Born in Scotland: Scaling Spinouts
Chair – Ana Avaliani
Director of Enterprise, Royal Academy of Engineering
Andrew Woodland
CEO and Co-founder, Tay Therapeutics
Shireen Davies
Co-founder, Solasta Bio
Xavier Bellekens
CEO and Co-founder, Lupovis
11.15-11.45 Morning networking break
11.45-12.15 Unlocking Scotland’s Spinout Potential
Ana Stewart
Chief Entrepreneur, Scottish Government
12.15-13.00 Inside the Investor Mindset
Chair – Andrew Noble
Chief Operating Officer and General Partner, PXN Group
Barry McCulloch
Senior Manager in Scotland, British Business Bank
Kimberley Hay
Ventures Director, Blackfinch Ventures
Victoria McLaren
Investment Manager, Maven Capital Partners
Derek Shaw
Director of Entrepreneurship & Investment, Scottish Enterprise
13.00-14.00 Networking lunch
14.00-15.00 From Support to Spinout: Building the Pipeline
Chair - Amy Morgan
Ecosystems Innovation Manager, Barclays Innovation Banking
Dr Emma Millhouse
Senior Industry Engagement & Commercialisation Manager, University of Strathclyde
Panelist TBC - check back for updates
Panelist TBC - check back for updates
15.00 -15.45 Keynote
Priya Guha, Non-Executive Director and Advisor
15.45 -16.00 Closing remarks
Rachel McTavish
Host