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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. Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business.  
Learn more about Oxford University Innovation
  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.  
Visit our websiteFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter @oxfordshireLEPLearn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool  
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. Visit their website

How do we create and nurture a dynamic business landscape which attracts new companies, innovation and investment? 
  
In this episode of OxTalks – sponsored by leading national law firm, Mills & Reeve – host Howard Bentham is joined by Artem Korolev, Founder and CEO of Mission Street.  
  
Oxfordshire is one of the world’s most well-regarded destinations when it comes to science and innovation. As competition from the likes of Silicon Valley, Boston and Beijing stiffens, how can Oxfordshire stand out as the innovation destination of choice? 
 To help answer the question on OxTalks, Artem Korolev shares his thoughts on the foundations of creating a dynamic business landscape and how Oxfordshire can secure its continued future as a world-leading science and technology cluster. 
Howard and Artem 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.  Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business.  
Learn more about Mission Street 
  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.  
Visit our website Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter @oxfordshireLEP Learn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool  
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.  Visit their website

What is the key to creating a happy and motivated workforce? How can you improve your staff retention rate?
 
In this edition of OxTalks – sponsored by leading national law firm, Mills & Reeve – host Howard Bentham is joined by Sarah Powell, HR Director at luxury Oxfordshire hotel Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons.
 
Today, we live in difficult times, where many vacancies remain unfilled, and employers are on a constant hunt for the right person to join their organisation. It’s a buyer’s market for job hunters – so, what can employers do to make sure they are finding the right talent for the role?
 
On OxTalks, Sarah Powell shares her career journey and the knowledge she has gained through working her way up the hospitality ladder. Having worked for big organisations such as Hilton Hotels, Crowne Plaza and Soho House, she now works for Belmond where she is in charge of HR at Le Manoir, and Interim Area Director of HR for Northern Europe and Africa. Find out the key to Sarah’s success on OxTalks.
  
OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford studios of Story Ninety-Four.  Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business. 
 Learn more about Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons
 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. 
 Visit our website
Follow us on LinkedIn
Follow us on Twitter @oxfordshireLEP
Learn more about the OxLEPBusiness Support Tool 
 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. Visit their website 

What if you were to turn your hobby or passion into a full-time job? Where would you start? Is there any help out there and to whom should you turn?
 
In this edition of OxTalks – sponsored by leading national law firm, Mills & Reeve – host Howard Bentham is joined by Paul Wilkinson, multi-award-winning photographer and founder of Paul Wilkinson Photography.
Many of us have hobbies and interests outside of work that occupy our spare time, playing an important role in our social life, as well as our mental health and well-being. But turning your hobby into a career is no mean feat.
 
Joining the conversation to tackle this challenge is Paul Wilkinson. Paul has been named the UK Portrait Photographer of the Year and boasts an impressive client list including Cadbury, The Sunday Times Magazine and Le Manoir – but he wasn’t always a photographer and left behind a high-earning career to pursue his passion. Find out how he did it on OxTalks.
OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford studios of Story Ninety-Four.
Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business.

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.
Visit our websiteFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter @oxfordshireLEPLearn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool
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.
Visit their website

How exactly do you start a business? What is realistic and what is fantasy? In this edition of OxTalks – sponsored by leading national law firm, Mills & Reeve – host Howard Bentham is joined by Fiona Reid, Associate Professor of Bioscience Entrepreneurship at University College London, to explore her top tips for starting a business and becoming a successful entrepreneur.
 
The word entrepreneur sums up what it means to be proactive, innovative and passionate about business – someone who is ready to seize the opportunity. But accessing the tools and finding the means to start your own business is not always easy.
 
Joining us on OxTalks to tackle these challenges is Fiona Reid. Before joining UCL, Fiona was the founder and former Executive Director of the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for nine years at the Said Business School, Oxford University. She helps to build and fund science-based start-ups from the ground up with her wisdom and expertise.
 
Fiona has fifteen years’ experience teaching, and her expertise focuses on complex innovation spaces, the interface between science and business, and entrepreneurial thinking within organisations. She holds the belief that entrepreneurship can be taught. 
OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford studios of Story Ninety-Four.
Find out what support is available to your business via OxLEP Business.
Learn more about the Oxford Entrepreneurs
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.
Visit our websiteFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter @oxfordshireLEPLearn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool
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.
Visit their website

What makes a good leader? How exactly can you lead by example? In this edition of OxTalks, host Howard Bentham is joined by Daniel Geoghegan, Chief Executive of Bicester Motion, as they delve into his career journey and how his organisation is shaping leaders of the future.

Almost everyone that has ever had a job will have had a boss. Leaders must inspire, cajole, motivate, be a great speaker and an even better listener, and of course, lead by example. So what exactly does it take to be a good leader?

Joining us on OxTalks to answer that question is Daniel Geoghegan. Dan has over 20 years of experience in business development to provide strategic direction in both his current and previous roles.

Dan is a passionate vintage car enthusiast with a keen interest in the preservation and promotion of the UK’s automotive heritage and has overseen Bicester Heritage since its inception.
OxTalks is recorded at the Oxford studios of Story Ninety-Four.
Learn more about Bicester Motion
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.
Visit our websiteFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on Twitter @oxfordshireLEPLearn more about the OxLEP Business Support Tool
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.
Visit their website