Mentor Masterclass with Simon MacKenzie

Join the University's on-campus Incubator, Future Worlds, for the Mentor Masterclass talk series where a host of the country’s most talented and prestigious entrepreneurs and business experts exclusively offer their advice to you.

December’s guest speaker is seasoned biotech executive Simon MacKenzie. Whilst Simon’s background is predominantly drug discovery and biotech, his more recent ventures have encouraged a wider scope towards business generation and development, providing strategic management and sales expertise to startups and young ambitious businesses.

An early understanding of what to build and how to pitch it is vital to the success of a startup, whether you are looking for partners, customers or funding. In the talk “How well do you really know your customer?” Simon will explore ideas around this topic, using examples from his recent ventures.

This talk will also feature an exclusive pitch from Connell McLaughlin, an aeronautical engineering student who has developed Route Reports, an innovative hazard reporting technology for buses and trains.

The Future Worlds Mentor Masterclass series allows students and staff at the University of Southampton exclusive access to learn from entrepreneurs and industry experts as well as an exclusive opportunity to see pitches and product demos from startups and spinouts in the Future Worlds network.

Free Event.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Registration is essential, so book now!

This event is open to University of Southampton students, staff only.

Thursday 7th December 12.30pm - 2pm, Turner Sims Foyer, Highfield Campus.