OxTalks

How does a business make the leap from a brilliant idea to a fully functioning company? What hurdles are in the way and who is there to champion and nurture entrepreneurs to give them every chance of succeeding?

In this episode of OxTalks – sponsored by leading national law firm, Mills & Reeve – host Howard Bentham is joined by Andrea Stewart, the Head of Marketing, Communications & PR at Oxford University Innovation.

Oxford University Innovation’s Impact report from last year detailed the birth of 20 new companies and a similar number of spinouts. These generated £34 million in income attracting nearly three-quarters of a billion pounds worth of investment.

In this edition of OxTalks, Andrea Stewart shares her insights on the various resources available for new businesses, from funding to talent acquisition, and the importance of local and international partnerships for growth. They also highlight the resilience and potential of Oxfordshire's innovation ecosystem.

Howard and Andrea are joined by the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership's Richard Byard who provides further context and highlights OxLEP's commitment in this area.

OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford studios of Story Ninety-Four.

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OxLEP:

As the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP), it is our role to champion Oxfordshire’s economic potential, acting as a catalyst and convener to drive a dynamic, sustainable and growing economy.

Our vision is for Oxfordshire to be a vibrant and inclusive world-leading economy – driven by innovation, enterprise, collaboration and research excellence.

Our work has made a significant impact, helping to create favourable conditions for economic growth in Oxfordshire. We provide support for hundreds of businesses and communities in the county, supporting their desire to grow and attract the best talent locally, nationally and internationally.

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Mills & Reeve:

Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve is the sponsor of series two of OxTalks. Following the opening of their latest UK office in Oxford in 2022, Mills & Reeve is committed to driving the growth of Oxfordshire’s leading innovation economy. Their initial projects in the county have focused on sectors including education, life sciences, real estate investment, private wealth and technology.

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