In this insightful interview, Andrew Gaule, (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), talks with Bill Liao, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billliao/ ) a global citizen, entrepreneur, and investor with an impressive portfolio. As a general partner at venture firm SOSV and Ki Tua Fund. Bill shares his thoughtful, purpose-driven approach to building succes…

In a heartfelt interview with Andrew Gaule, (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), Joseph Orya (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-orya-3b8778179/ ), the co-founder and lead at Peddle Innovation Lab, shares his inspiring journey from a remote Nigerian village to becoming a social entrepreneur dedicated to transforming lives through education. Faced…

This interview between Andrew Gaule, (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) and Chris Noring, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoffer-noring-3257061/) a Senior Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, covers how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses. See details and topics below. Chris's GenAI in Practice Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/newsle…

In this interview hosted by Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), Graphcore CEO Nigel Toon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigeltoon/) shares his perspectives on artificial intelligence and the hardware powering the latest capabilities. Nigel and Andrew are mentors on the AI Stream at Creative Destruction Labs based in Oxford University.…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Simon Portman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-portman-0b918014/), commercial lawyer at Marks and Clerk, explores key legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence. As AI capabilities rapidly advance, companies developing and utilizing these technologies face complex challenges …

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), had the pleasure of speaking with Udai Dhamija and Jenni Morris about the fantastic Oxbridge AI Challenge. Their unified effort across Cambridge and Oxford Universities delivered over 80 AI startup applicants who benefited tremendously from pitch feedback and mentorship. The competition was suppor…

In this interview, serial entrepreneur Neil Wainwright (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwainwright?) shares insights on startup website design and customer acquisition from his over 30 years of experience. Speaking with Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava), who Neil knows from mentoring startups at the Creative Destruction Lab, Neil e…

This interview between Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) of Aimava and Richard Kestenbaum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rkestenbaum/) of Triangle Capital covers insights on preparing startups for successful exits and liquidity events through M&A. They discuss how founders should focus on building profitable, high-growth businesses r…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Atchara Poomee of PAC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/atcharapoomee/). We discuss being an entrepreneur, what Purpose the business, Process of venture development, People important in business and life, Partners to drive change and Performance measures. See further highlights below. Atc…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with John Spindler, AI and Tech Investor, founder of Twin Path fund. See below for the key topics. Book a meeting to discuss how we can help. https://calendly.com/andrew-gaule/15min For a book on corporate innovation and venturing see "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chains"…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Alan Gormley, founder of Shopbox AI the application Artificial Intelligence (AI) in retail, the growth of his venture and changing business models. See further details and summary below. For a book on corporate innovation and venturing see "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Val…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Dr Christoph Burstcher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophburtscher/). We discuss AI business models and how operations need to be aligned with the tech change. Join Christoph, Andrew and other leading execs driving AI change at the Ai for Business Summit in Henley on 28 Sept. 202…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Yasmin Topia of Sociate (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmintopia/). We discuss being an entrepreneur in an AI start up, the fundamental changes in business models, what Purpose the business, Process of venture development, People important in business and life, Partners to drive chan…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Sam Marchant, Early-stage Investor at Hambro Perks, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-marchant), in Part Two we discuss the stages from Angel, Seed to Series A onwards. We also discuss the status of investing in climate change ventures and artificial intelligence AI. In Part One we di…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Sam Marchant, Early-stage Investor at Hambro Perks, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-marchant), in In Part One we discussed the attributes of entrepreneurs, angel investors and the stages of scaling ventures. Part Two we discuss the stages from Angel, Seed to Series A onwards. We als…

Andrew Gaule 高安卓 (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Ashley Dudarenok 艾熙丽 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleydudarenok), about the rapid rate of change in technology and business models in China. From the rise of rise of electric cars, autonomous shops, drone displays and developments of virtual reality. The discussion also covers …

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Juan Pablo (JP) Cerda, about his experience as an entrepreneur building multiple ventures and the process to exit. The growth of Zeigo with the support of Sustainable Ventures (https://www.sustainableventures.co.uk) and investment by Green Angel Syndicate (https://greenangelventures.…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Nick Redfearn of Rouse about Intellectual Property, Innovation and impact of Artificial Intelligence. For a book on corporate innovation and venturing see "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chains" by Andrew Gaule. shorturl.at/dfDTW You can listen to this interview as a p…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Andy Bruce of Softools, about using 'no code' software to manage processes, Artificial Intelligence, the power of computing is a step change from what we have experienced in the past! For a book on corporate innovation and venturing see "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value …

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Annette Finsterbusch of EnPower, Corporate Venture Capital, battery tech, growing ventures and AI. For a book on corporate innovation and venturing see "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chains" by Andrew Gaule. shorturl.at/dfDTW Mentioned in the discussion www.upstarts4s…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Beverley Gower-Jones OBE of Clean Growth Fund, clean tech investing and corporate drive to Net Zero. Beverley recently received her honour in the King's New Year honours list for services to Clean Tech. Andrew discusses Beverley's background in Clean Tech investing, the process of in…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Ian Harvey (see profile below) Intellectual Property, its value to business and strategies for ventures, corporates, universities and countries With Ian's experience in China we also discuss the rise of the countries tech and industrial base. During the session we also mention Kai Fu…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Nick Lyth of Green Angel Syndicate about angel investing and addressing the climate challenge. You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqt Subscribe for f…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Richard Murray of Orca Computing about the leaping computing power with quantum, the global eco system and the developments at Orca. You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic…

This is one of a series of videos from this Blue Economy Programme supported by Frontier IP and Emporia4KT Panel Speakers - Mary Matthews, United Nationals Development Programme Ocean Advisor - Sarah Barratt Ball, Director and Co-Site Lead of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), University of Oxford - Alice Vallienne, Ørsted’s Ventures & Open Innovation…

This is one of a series from this Blue Economy Programme supported by Frontier IP and Emporia4KT Panel Speakers - Mary Matthews, United Nations Development Programme Ocean Advisor - Sarah Barratt Ball, Director and Co-Site Lead of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), University of Oxford - Alice Vallienne, Ørsted’s Ventures & Open Innovation Department …

This is one of a series from the Blue Economy Programme supported by Frontier IP and Emporia4KT Panel Speakers - Mary Matthews, United Nationals Development Programme Ocean Advisor - Sarah Barratt Ball, Director and Co-Site Lead of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), University of Oxford - Alice Vallienne, Ørsted’s Ventures & Open Innovation Department…

Yevheniia discussed with Andrew her entrepreneurial drive and how she has built her fashion and sustainable clothing business. We discuss the change the business when Ukraine was invaded and how Yevheniia and her team have the skills and approach to drive effective online marketing. For fantastic Independent Designers https://lonedesignclub.com Con…

Jon Rains, Head of Ventures at Mott MacDonald discusses with Andrew Gaule their approach to Corporate Venture Capital Investments. They cover the 5Ps of Strategic Venturing and CVC - Purpose, Process, People, Partners and Performance. Andrew Gaule's book "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chain" is available on Amazon or Eventbrite http…

Andrew Gaule of Aimava and CirculOil, discusses with Jonathan Hollis of Mountside Ventures the 'market terms' of investors in early stage ventures. You can receive a copy of the report via the link https://docsend.com/view/zzshfij5eqd4t3ik The objective of the guide is to increase transparency in the early-stage fundraising ecosystem by demystifyin…

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Claire Ruskin (linkedin.com/in/claireruskin) the Cambridge Tech eco system, building new ventures and collaborating for an autonomous vehicle future. You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. Subs…

Andrew Gaule in discussion with Russell Sheffield, Founder and CEO of Trackd Music, (https://trackdmusic.com). Andrew and Russell cover a lot of ground from Russell growing up around Queen, Beatles and other music icons in his father's recording studio. We then hear about his journey as a tech entrepreneur and launching EasyJet first website for St…

Andrew Gaule discusses with Dr. Dan Stewart, Founder and CEO of ViridiCO2 (https://viridico2.co.uk), the founding of a university spin out which is addressing the capture and use of CO2 to mitigate climate change. In the discussion we cover a range of topics and support he gained on his journey so far. - Being inspired by Al Gore's Inconvenient Tru…

This was the launch of a Quantum Future Programme and if you would like to participate in future programmes do contact info@aimava.com. This is the breakout discussion highlights from eight senior execs facilitating leading practitioners driving the Quantum Future. This short engaging programme included a key speaker panel outlining the key opportu…

Andrew Gaule discusses with Matt the journey of a founder, fundraising for start ups. Valuable links: Taskable: https://taskablehq.com/ Get 50% off Taskable for a year with the code GAULE when you upgrade to Pro Fundraise blog: https://taskablehq.com/blog/how-to-approach-investors List of pre-seed investors: https://taskablehq.com/blog/active-pre-s…

This was the launch of a Quantum Future Programme and if you would like to participate in future programmes do contact info@aimava.com. The Speaker Panel we had for the context in first 30 minutes - which is included in this video Prem Tumkosit – MSD (Merck in USA) Global Health Innovation Fund (Perspective from a corporate investor) Ilana Wisby – …

Amit Modi is the founder of WitBlox which is a venture which educates children with its electronics kits and training platform. Andrew has had the honour of mentoring Amit as a Leader in Innovation Fellow in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Programme (LIF) delivered by Oxentia. The Witblox team is now using its e…

Andrew Gaule discusses with Archie Watts-Farmer of Carnot Engine and Kirsty Ranger of ISQ Crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding is a means of raising investment from many people and building a following of customers and supporters that are investors in your ventures. Aimava supports leading corporates to drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate V…

Andrew Gaule discusses with Dr Edward Tse the innovation and rise of leading Chinese organisations and tech. We also discuss the importance of the Five Year Plans. Aimava supports leading corporates to drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. www.aimava.com. Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aim…

Sarah Fisher, Venture Builder and Investor, for Johnson & Johnson and Head of the healthcare arm of the international venture club. Andrew Gaule and Sarah discussed the reasons corporates want to partner and invest in start ups, how the parties can bet engage and the pit falls to watch for. Sarah also be outlined the themes of interest that J&J is …

Chris Lowe is the founder of NOTWICS which is a well established Technology community, built over the last 8 years. Chris has many years of experience in all stages of the Technology scene built upon his background in Bloomberg and investment banking. As well as the current businesses Chris & his team are advising to navigate the headwinds of Covid…

Cindy and Andrew Gaule discussed the seismic changes occurring in digital operations, treatment development, engaging with patients and all while keeping secure. The health and pharmaceutical digital future is also being transformed and Cindy outlined her approach for lean agile working, digitalisation, being responsive organisation and scaling to …

We update the podcast we did with Anthony Rose in 2017. Seedlegals is a platform that provides an effective process for venture investing, SEIS, EIS tax, employee schemes etc. Aimava supports leading corporates drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. www.aimava.com. Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be fou…

We discussed with Chris how the Venture and Investment space has changed during the pandemic, which are the hot spaces, how are deals happening, the outlook and how we adapt for the change. Future events at Aimava Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163 Chris Adelsbach, Partner of Outrun Ventures. Chris i…

Bill has over 30 years of experience in healthcare and investing and he will share his many years of experience. Since April and during the pandemic the Merck GHI fund has invested in more than 5 completely new investments. Bill’s approach to eco system and what Aimava term Innovative New Value Chain investing we believe is a leading approach to Co…

Nigel is the Chair of The Issue Big Issue Group and founder of The Big Exchange (https://bigexchange.com) whose mission is to build a new financial system in the UK. One that works for everyone and delivers a positive impact on people, and the planet. Andrew and Nigel discuss Purpose Driven business, the creation of The Big Issue 30 years ago, fina…

This is from our program of venture discussions. Future events can be found at Eventbrite Aimava. In Part 2 of this session we gain great insights to the approach GE Ventures has made to the exiting the portfolio of 120 ventures. GE Ventures then gives us the approach and key lessons as they have been a leading Corporate Venture Capital organisatio…

This is from our program of venture discussions. Future events can be found at Eventbrite Aimava. In Part 1 of this session we gain an overview of the successful 5Ps for venturing - Purpose, Process, People, Partners and Performance. GE Ventures then gives us the approach and key lessonsas they have been a leading Corporate Venture Capital organisa…

This is from our program of venture discussions. Future events can be found at Eventbrite Aimava https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163 Paul Mason is Director of Responsive Programmes at Innovate UK and shared how your venture can be supported. Innovate UK supports businesses to develop and realise the potential of n…

This is the main part of the session with Geert van de Wouw who shared his perspectives from his 15 years in Shell Ventures investing in Energy, Power & Heat, Mobility, Hydrogen etc with its global investment strategy with team members across the world. We discussed the impact on Corporate Venturing, pandemic affect on key themes, ventures survivin…