This panel discussion, chaired by Inspire Supporter Simon Mone will highlight the damage that can happen if you get things wrong, what he learned on his journey, and how he bounced back!

There is value in laying down ground rules, managing expectations and holding your co-founders and leaders accountable. There are no guarantees but the more diligent you are and the more processes you have in place, the less likely you are to have any big surprises!

Your Chair: Simon Mone, Co-Founder, ULab Equipment Ltd

I have founded and run several digital technology businesses over the past 20 years. I have also run companies for other owners and have turned around two failing businesses. I have Advised and supported hundreds of companies with their Innovation and R&D and have also mentored several business owners. I am currently working as the CEO of a university spin out and am an NED and board advisor for a number of companies.

Your panel member: Dr Alexis-Roberts McIntosh, Senior R&D & Business Leader

I am a patient & consumer centric improved outcome driven entrepreneurial business leader successful in setting and delivering a game changer vision, strategic business growth and commercialisation of incremental and step-change innovation in Pharma, OTC, medical devices, wellbeing & connected health monitoring. I am a successful transformational executive leader in repeatable end-to-end global business models and have significant experience and quantum market growth via technical & KOL thought leadership and hands on business expertise to deliver in USA, EMEA and in emerging markets; China, India, Russia, Latin America & Vietnam for existing portfolios and new innovative sectors with improve patient and consumer clinical proven solutions.

Event is hosted by Strathclyde Inspire and is open to Strathclyde students, staff and alumni. 

Questions regarding this session can be directed to the Inspire Team at inspire@strath.ac.uk