Interviews
“There is not a sufficiently robust angel finance network in the region”: an interview with Marcel Fowler
Launched by Tech South West but with an independent role, the SW Tech Advisory Board helps to influence and guide the strategic direction of the technology sector in the South…
Read More“Do it because it matters to the world”: an interview with Kelpi’s Neil Morris and Hugo Adams
Bristol-based Kelpi is a world-leading sustainable materials innovation business, developing seaweed-derived alternatives to plastic packaging which are recyclable, biodegradable and marine-safe. Awards won by the company include Barclays Entrepreneur of…
Read More“Working in an echo chamber is the death of inspiration”: an interview with Hannah Rowe
Hannah Rowe is a Director in CACI, a global data technology company based in the UK, and lives in Cornwall. Together with her husband, she ran the Plymouth-based IT company…
Read MoreA Growth Forge Case Study: Tikos’ Journey
Image: Left: Don Liyanage, Chief Scientist at Tikos. Right: Mike Oaten, Founder at Tikos. Meet Mike Oaten – an adventurous entrepreneur who once cycled from England to Istanbul! Mike is…
Read More“The tech sector is key to providing solutions to challenges facing society today”: An interview with Anne Mountjoy, Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
Anne Mountjoy is the Marketing and Communications Officer for the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone, sponsor of the Tech for Good Award at the Tech South West Awards 2023.…
Read More“I’m a connected data nut” | An interview with Mike Oaten
Mike Oaten is an entrepreneur and alumnus of the Tech South West StartUp Studio accelerator programme. In this interview, Mike discusses his founder journey and ambition for the future. Tell…
Read More“Just get on and do it!”: an interview with Andy Doyle, founder of Filmily
Andy Doyle is the founder of Filmily, sponsor of the Tech South West CreaTech Award 2023. What do the Tech South West Awards mean to you? It’s really great to…
Read More“Planning and research are everything” – an interview with Joanne de Beer, Adopstar
Adopstar won the Tech South West Commitment to Diversity Award in 2023. What does winning a Tech South West Award mean to your team? If we had to answer that…
Read More“Be true to yourself” – an interview with Simon Hall, Director at Airway Medical
You’ve won a Tech South West Award! What does it mean to you and your team? Winning this award amongst some of our finest peers in the South West means…
Read More“Get your idea right first”: an interview with Dr Xiao Ai, CTO and founder at QLM Technology
QLM Technology won the Tech for Good category at the Tech South West Awards 2023, and received a judges’ commendation in the Innovation category. We caught up with Dr Xiao…
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