10本のエピソード
Scientist to CEO Spin Up Science
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The Spin Up Podcast explores the interface of science and startups. Sharing the stories of the scientists who have taken their discoveries out of the lab and into the real world by launching companies.
We’ll chat about the science being used, the problems being solved, and the steps that led to starting the company, as well as digging into developing as a leader to take these ideas to market.
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10 - Zero Point Motion: Redefining Sensors for Precision Positioning and Navigating
Listen to our conversation with Dr Lia Li, CEO and founder of Zero Point Motion!Similar to the technology that detected graviational waves, Zero Point Motion are creating chipscale optical sensors for precision positioning and navigation, up to 10,000x more sensitive than those found in smartphones, cars, drones and even robotic hoovers
Hear more about the technology, Lia's time in industry and academia, and her recent £2.58m seed investment raise! -
Episode 9 - NanoSyrinx: Targeted Drug Delivery with Protein Nanosyringes
NanoSyrinx, a spin out from the University of Warwick, are using viruses to help inject therapeutics directly into the interior of cells, revolutionising how medicines are administered on a nanoscopic scale. Ben talks to their CEO Dr Joe Healey about their bacteria based platform, the recent seed investment raise of £6m and how his interest in being a CEO evolved. Recorded as part of a live Scientist to CEO event
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Episode 8 - Transdermal Diagnostics: the world’s first needle-free glucose monitor
Transdermal Diagnostics, a spin-out from the University of Bath, is developing the world's first 100% needle-free continuous glucose monitor.In this episode, Ben talks to their CEO Dr Luca Lipani about their unique approach to diabetes management and the best and worst part of starting your own company.
Recorded as part of the monthly Scientist to CEO event by Spin Up Science. -
Episode 7 - Beta Bugs: Improving Genetics for Insect Farming
Beta Bugs, founded in 2017, are genetically improving and distributing the Black Soldier Fly for the insect farming sector, ultimately aiming to double the output of a whole industry.
In this episode, Ben talks to Dr Thomas Farrugia, CEO and founder of Beta Bugs about his first taste of insects to leading an insect genetics business.
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Episode 6 - Rosa Biotech: Teaching a Machine to ‘Smell‘ Disease
Rosa Biotech, a spin out from the University of Bristol, are using protein design and machine learning to develop a sensing platform for early diagnosis of a broad spectrum of diseases. Today, Ben chats to Dr Andy Boyce, CEO & co-founder of Rosa, about his journey from PhD to CEO, Rosa's technology and their progress as a company so far.
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Episode 5 - sensiBile: Ensuring Liver Transplant Viability
In this episode, Ben chats to Dr Sofia Ferreira-Gonzalez, CEO and co-founder of sensiBile, a company recently launched to take fowards pioneering technology capable of diagnosing liver failure prior to transplantation. Sofia shares her experience of working with surgeons, market validation and next steps for the company.This was recorded live as part of Spin Up Society