We're excited to announce the launch of the Oxford+ podcast, hosted by Susannah de Jager and produced by Mishcon de Reya. The series will uncover the lesser-known side of Oxford, beyond its famous university, as a major hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
First episode out now: David Ford
The first episode is now live, featuring David Ford, an Oxford-based life sciences angel investor. David manages a diverse portfolio, including AI-based drug design and machine learning in systems biology. He's also a non-executive director on a venture capital trust and Alcentra.
Upcoming episodes
Future episodes will feature:
- Peter Crane, CEO of Caeruleus Genomics, an Oxford University life sciences spin-out.
- Cici Muldoon, CEO of Verity Group, specializing in spectroscopic analysis of complex liquids.
- Mark Preston, CTO of Street Drone, focusing on low-speed, hyper-local deliveries.
- Nicholas Lyons, former Lord Mayor of the City of London with a background in investment banking.
About the host
Susannah de Jager brings over 15 years of UK asset management experience to the podcast, with a background in financial publishing and executive management.
These days, Susannah is focused on the UK Venture ecosystem, advising BOOST (“Best Out Of Science and Technology”) to help improve access to domestic scale-up capital for UK science and technology companies.
Listen now
To hear the first episode with David Ford and for more information, click here.
Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges in Oxford's investment ecosystem.