Stew McTavish works to support start-up innovations in the East of England as Director of IdeaSpace, part of the University of Cambridge. Supported by the University and EEDA, IdeaSpace is the region's newest Enterprise Hub. Stew has first-hand experience of social networking as a business - mo.jo, … [Read more...] about Stew McTavish, Director of IdeaSpace
People at i-Teams
Professor Derek Fray FRS, Department of Materials Science
Derek Fray is Direct of Research and Emeritus Professor of Materials Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge. He has published about 400 articles on materials processing and is cited as an inventor on over 170 published patents. Twelve projects … [Read more...] about Professor Derek Fray FRS, Department of Materials Science
Dr. Anne Miller, The Creativity Partnership
Anne Miller is an authority on creativity and innovation, with an infectious enthusiasm for ideas. She is director of The Creativity Partnership, where she provides consulting, workshops and management training in creativity and innovation. Clients include some of the world's most … [Read more...] about Dr. Anne Miller, The Creativity Partnership
Richard Jennings, Cambridge Enterprise
Richard was Deputy Director of Cambridge Enterprise and a board member of both Cambridge Enterprise and its wholly owned consultancy company, Cambridge University Technical Services (CUTS). He is also a non-executive director of Ifm Education and Consultancy Services Ltd, the Institute for … [Read more...] about Richard Jennings, Cambridge Enterprise
Dr Paul Heffernan, Project Management lecture
Paul is a University Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Programme Manager of the Innovative Manufacturing Research Centre (IMRC), Director of the Emerging Industries Programme (EIP) and Programme Manager for the new IfM Building on the West Cambridge site. He also lectures in Project … [Read more...] about Dr Paul Heffernan, Project Management lecture
Dr Tim Minshall, Chair of Steering Group & Academic Sponsor
Tim Minshall is a Reader in Technology and Innovation Management at the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing. His research and teaching activities are focused on open innovation, the funding of innovation, and university-industry knowledge exchange. He is a non-executive … [Read more...] about Dr Tim Minshall, Chair of Steering Group & Academic Sponsor
Claire Weiller, i-Teams Deputy Programme Director (2012-2014)
Claire Weiller is a PhD student at the Institute for Manufacturing. Her research focuses on entry strategies into emerging industries, specialized in innovation in energy services and electric transportation. Her background in quantitative modeling of energy systems led to her current … [Read more...] about Claire Weiller, i-Teams Deputy Programme Director (2012-2014)
Dr. Julian White
After a career in scientific research and engineering management, Julian began developing optical platform technology for industrial uses in 1998. His first company OTM limited won a DTI SMART award to develop a novel optical sensor for the semiconductor manufacturing sector.Following on, in … [Read more...] about Dr. Julian White
Adrian Swinburne
Adrian is an experienced technology business manager and engineering professional with 27 years experience in complex product development and technology commercialisation.Having spent the bulk of his career developing products for niche wireless applications, he has most recently been … [Read more...] about Adrian Swinburne
Dr Mark Priest
Mark has worked in corporate R&D and business development for over 25 years with companies such as BP, Boeing, Nike and BASF. During this time he has delivered around 100 innovation and growth programmes leading to over £400m of new business in markets such as speciality chemicals, aerospace, … [Read more...] about Dr Mark Priest
Amy Weatherup, i-Teams Programme Director
Amy Weatherup (formerly Amy Mokady) is a serial entrepreneur who has held senior sales, marketing and business development roles in both start-ups and multinational companies, and now focuses on turning university research into practice. She was co-founder and marketing director of STNC Ltd., a … [Read more...] about Amy Weatherup, i-Teams Programme Director
Marc Bax
After studying mechanical engineering and physics, Marc spent 6 years in R&D at Océ, developing copiers and printers. He was then lured into the commercial arena and worked in a number of increasingly senior marketing and sales roles at Xeikon, Cardio Control, Intergraph and Scitex, before … [Read more...] about Marc Bax
Guest Entrepreneur speakers
Every term we invite an experienced entrepreneur to give a guest lecture about their own experiences. Past speakers have included: Paul Anson, Founder & COO, Inca Digital Printers Dr. Valerie Bannert-Thurner, UK Managing Director, Skyler Technologies Dr. Catherine Beech OBE, Oval … [Read more...] about Guest Entrepreneur speakers
Other i-Teams mentors
Many mentors have been involved with i-Teams projects. Here is a list of all those involved and their projects. … [Read more...] about Other i-Teams mentors
