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BVCA Spin Out Event - November 2008

The BVCA Spin Out Event, which took place in November 2008, highlighted the significant impact of university spin-outs and venture capital investment on the UK economy.  Focused around Enterprise week, the event offered the unique combination of eminent guest speakers, informative panel sessions and the chance to network with like-minded professionals in the sector.

This ground-breaking event presented the foremost opportunity for everyone in this increasingly independent asset class to fully grasp the rising status of this dynamic sector.  The occasion offered the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and unite ideas with opportunity.

Speakers at the event included:

Minister of State for Science and Innovation, Universities and Skills
Lord Drayson

University of Bristol
Dr Neil Bradshaw

IP Group plc
Alan Aubrey

Imperial Innovations Group plc
Russ Cummings

MTI Partners Ltd
Ernie Richardson

Conservative Minister for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Adam Afriyie

Labour MP, Norwich North
Ian Gibson

Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Stephen Williams

DIUS
Fergus Harradence

Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
Professor Jakob Edler

PUK Ventures
Christina McComb

Intellect UK
Tom Wills-Sandford

Nottingham University Business School
Professor Mike Wright

Lancor Associates
Chris Reichelm

Amadeus & Angels Seed Fund
Laurence John

Jefferies International
Ian Crosbie

Avonmore Developments
Michael Blakey

British Business Angel Association
Anthony Clarke

Michelson Diagnostics Ltd
Jon Holmes

Q Chip Ltd
Mark Barry

e-Therapeutics
Professor Malcolm Young

NESTA Investments
David Hunter
Dr Andy Richards

 

Index Ventures
Saul Klein

Microsoft Corp
Simon Brown

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