Oxford+ is a podcast series hosted by Susannah de Jager that explores the myths and truths of the Oxford investing landscape. Since moving to Oxford, Susannah has collaborated with experts, entrepreneurs, and government to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital. The podcast aims to inform, inspire, and connect by talking to founders, investors, academics, politicians, and facilitators, exploring how Oxford is open for business.
Episodes
Hermann Hauser on Europe's Scale-Up Gap and Keeping Its Unicorns at Home
Why does Europe keep producing breakthrough science and then lose the companies built on it? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Hermann Hauser, co-founder of Amadeus Capital Partners and co-founder of Arm, about the gap that has defined European innovation for four decades. Europe creates more startups than the United States and produces university research
Oxford+ In Brief with Peter Donnelly, CEO and Co-Founder of Genomics
What would healthcare look like if genetics were built into drug discovery and disease prevention? In this Oxford+ in Brief episode, Susannah de Jager puts five quick-fire questions to Sir Peter Donnelly, CEO and co-founder of Genomics. Peter describes a future in which genetic evidence helps researchers develop medicines and select patients, while healthcare systems direct screening and
Human Genetics and AI with Sir Peter Donnelly
Could the same genetic data help us develop better medicines and identify disease risk years before symptoms appear?In this episode of Oxford+ in Partnership with Mishcon de Reya, Susannah de Jager speaks with Sir Peter Donnelly, CEO and co-founder of Genomics, about turning Oxford research into tools for drug discovery and preventative healthcare. Peter explains why assembling public dat
Oxford+ In Brief with Gordon Sangera, Founder of Oxford Nanopore
What would success look like if Oxford turned more of its scientific discoveries into lasting businesses?In this Oxford+ in Brief episode, Susannah de Jager puts a series of quick-fire questions to Oxford Nanopore co-founder Gordon Sanghera. His answer starts with homegrown companies that remain independent and create jobs and wealth in the UK. He distinguishes independence from ownership
How Gordon Sanghera Built Oxford Nanopore
What does it take to build a global deep tech company without leaving the UK?Oxford Nanopore co-founder Gordon Sanghera joins Susannah de Jager on Oxford+ in partnership with Mishcon de Reya to explain how an Oxford spinout became an international sequencing business. From his earlier work at MediSense to Nanopore’s London listing, Gordon describes the decisions that shaped the company an
Oxford+ in Brief with Eva Barboni, Executive Director of Enterprise Britain
What would it take for Britain's best ideas to grow into global companies that stay here?In this Oxford+ in Brief episode, host Susannah de Jager puts a set of quick-fire questions to Eva Barboni, Executive Director of Enterprise Britain. Eva describes success as more scale-ups choosing to stay in Britain, creating jobs and reinvesting in their communities, with more Britons investing dir
Can the UK Create Its First Trillion-Dollar Company?
What would it take for Britain to turn promising start-ups into global companies that stay and grow here?In this episode of Oxford+ in partnership with Mishcon de Reya, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Eva Barboni, Executive Director of Enterprise Britain, about the ambition, capital and talent needed to close the UK scale-up gap. Eva explains why public attitudes towards success matter
Season Five
What will it take for Britain to turn its research strengths into companies that stay, scale and list at home? Gordon Sanghera takes listeners through Oxford Nanopore's rise and its decision to list in London. Eva Barboni of Enterprise Britain argues for shorter non-competes to free up talent, and Acorn co-founder Hermann Hauser asks how Europe can fund its next generation of global compa
Ethics & Innovation: What We Automate, Govern and Protect
What are we unwilling to automate away?In this wrap episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager returns to the ten conversations that made up the Ethics and Innovation miniseries and draws out the thread running through all of them. Philosophers, technologists, lawyers, policymakers and social innovators discuss democracy, language and intelligence, care, healthcare, access to justice, and
Ethics & Innovation: Inside Microsoft's AI for Good Lab
What happens when you point some of the world's strongest analytical tools at problems money alone has never fixed?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Juan M Lavista Ferres, Corporate Vice President and Chief Data Scientist at Microsoft and director of its AI for Good Lab. Juan explains how a study of 20 million
Ethics & Innovation: Oxfordshire's Divide Between Opportunity and Access
How can one of the UK's most prosperous counties also hold some of its widest gaps in life expectancy and school results?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Jeremy Long, co-chair of the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership, about what an inclusive economy looks like in practice and why averages hide as much
Ethics & Innovation: Serving, not Harming and Connection, not Convenience
What should AI actually do for us, rather than simply what can it do?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Caroline Green, Director of Research at Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI, about care as one of the defining ethical questions of the AI age. Caroline explains what care means inside a regulated social c
Ethics & Innovation: Can Trust Keep Up With AI?
What do you do when the technology arrives faster than the plan you wrote for it?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Professor Anne Trefethen, Professor of Scientific Computing at the University of Oxford and Trustee of the Alan Turing Institute, about leading a university through the arrival of generative AI. O
Ethics & Innovation: Building an Innovation Ecosystem That Includes Everyone
Who really benefits when an innovation ecosystem succeeds?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager talks to Dr Olga Kozlova, Director of Innovation and Engagement at the University of Oxford, about Equinox, Equitable Innovation Oxford, the regional partnership she has helped drive since its launch. Olga explains why Oxford wants
Ethics & Innovation: Can AI Close the Justice Gap?
What if the biggest barrier to justice is not the law itself, but who can reach it?In this episode of Oxford+, part of the Ethics and Innovation miniseries sponsored by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Professor Philippa Webb, co-founder of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, about whether artificial intelligence can close the global justice gap rather than widen it
Ethics & Innovation: What Makes Us Human in the Age of AI?
What do our conversations with machines reveal about what it means to be human?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Professor Edward Harcourt, Director of Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI, about the parts of human life that no algorithm can reproduce. Edward argues that the real risk of chatbots is not that th
Ethics & Innovation: Civic AI, Data Soil and Digital Democracy
What if AI could strengthen democracy instead of concentrating power?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador and former Digital Minister, about civic AI, digital democracy and the practical alternatives to extractive big tech models. Audrey explains why data should be treated a
Ethics & Innovation: Does AI Actually Understand Our World?
What does it really mean to say that an AI system understands, reasons or thinks?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Raphaël Millière, Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Oxford, about the deep conceptual questions behind today’s AI systems. Raphaël explains why strong performance on a benc
Ethics & Innovation: The Social Media Ban, Sovereign AI, and the Race We Can't Stop
Can democracies capture the economic benefits of AI while protecting citizens from the unintended consequences?In this episode of Ethics and Innovation by Oxford+ brought to you by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Lord Lionel Tarassenko, founding President of Reuben College and a pioneer of machine learning in safety-critical systems, about why the race to build ever more power
Introducing the Ethics & Innovation Miniseries
How do we ensure technology serves society rather than society becoming subject to technology? And perhaps most importantly, what does progress actually mean?In this special Oxford+ Miniseries, we're going to speak to leading academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners working at the intersection of ethics, technology, and society. Together, we're going to explore questions
Season Four Wrap and a Look Ahead to Ethics, AI and Season Five
What changes when an innovation ecosystem stops talking about problems and starts talking about solutions?In this wrap of Season Four, Oxford+ host Susannah de Jager reflects on a clear shift in rhetoric across the series, from missing pieces of the puzzle to a real sense of momentum in Oxford and the wider UK. She points to initiatives like Equinox, Equitable Innovation Oxford, and the i
Oxford+ in Brief with Ceri Morgan, Partner at Dalloway Partners
How should we measure success in the place trying to scale Britain's best science? In this Oxford+ in Brief, Dr Ceri Morgan takes on the same four quick-fire questions every guest faces. She reflects on what success would mean after two decades spent at arm's length in investment banking, the advice she would give anyone entering the Oxford ecosystem, and what the city does brilliantly ye
Recycling Capital and Talent in Oxford's Innovation Economy
How should we value a healthcare system that frustrates the very innovators trying to improve it?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Ceri Morgan, a doctor turned healthcare investment banker turned patient, about her three careers and what they reveal about UK life sciences. Ceri explains why, for years, companies pitching an NHS-first strategy were handed cl
Oxford+ in Brief with Riham Satti, co-founder and CEO of MeVitae
What does success really look like when we get hiring right? In this Oxford+ in Brief, Susannah de Jager puts forward four questions to Riham Satti, co-founder and CEO of MeVitae. Riham describes success as a workplace where people feel they belong, feel empowered, and stay because their work feels like a career worth building. She offers candid advice for anyone entering the Oxford ecosy
Unconscious Bias, Responsible AI, and the Future of Workforce Decisions
What if the key to fairer hiring lies not in better policies, but in understanding how our brains actually make decisions?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Riham Satti, co-founder and CEO of MeVitae, about her journey from studying neuroscience at Oxford to building an AI-driven platform that transforms workforce decision-making. They explore how cognitive bia
Oxford+ in Brief with Dr Holly Reeve, co-founder and CEO of HydRegen
What would it take for Oxford to truly unlock its potential as a global innovation hub and what keeps getting in the way?In this Oxford+ In Brief mini episode, host Susannah de Jager puts four quick-fire questions to Dr Holly Reeve, co-founder and CEO of HydRegen. Holly shares what success looks like if Hydregen reaches commercial scale manufacturing, why Oxford's chemistry department has
Bridging the Gap between Scientific Research and Industrial Impact
What does it really take to turn a breakthrough in a university lab into a company that could transform how the world makes chemicals?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Holly Reeve, co-founder and CEO of HydRegen, an Oxford spin-out replacing precious metals in chemical manufacturing with bio-based enzyme catalysts. Holly shares her journey from a farm in ru
Oxford+ in Brief with Dr Christiaan de Koning and Michael Collyer, Co-Founders of Founders and Funders
What does success really look like for Oxford's innovation ecosystem, and how do you build something that lasts?In this Oxford+ in Brief bonus episode, host Susannah de Jager puts the same four questions to Dr Christiaan de Koning and Michael Collyer, co-founders of Founders and Funders and the team behind the inaugural OX Tech Week. With UK startups raising $7.8 billion in Q1 2026 alone,
OX Tech Week: From Pub Meetups to a City-Wide Tech Festival
What would it take for Oxford to rival Silicon Valley or Boston as a global destination for deep tech?In this episode of Oxford Plus, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Dr Christiaan de Koning and Michael Collyer, co-founders of the Founders and Funders community, to explore how Oxford is organising itself for a new chapter in innovation. What started as a small gathering during COVID
Oxford+ in Brief with Benny Axt, Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Science Enterprises
What would it take for Oxford to become the place where the companies that define global healthcare are actually built?In this Oxford+ in Brief, host Susannah de Jager puts four quick-fire questions to Benny Axt, Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Science Enterprises. Benny shares his vision of success for the ecosystem, his advice for newcomers, and a candid assessment of where Oxford e
Healthcare Innovation When Lives Are at Stake
How does world-class science fail to become a scalable business and what can founders do about it?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Benny Axt, Entrepreneur in Residence at Oxford Science Enterprises, about the complex relationship between healthcare technology and the systems it must operate within. They explore why healthcare's apparent inefficiency is often
Oxford+ in Brief with Olga Kozlova, Director of Innovation and Engagement
What would success actually look like if Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem got the next phase right?In this Oxford+ in Brief bonus episode, Susannah de Jager puts four rapid-fire questions to Olga Kozlova, one of the leaders behind Equinox (Equitable Innovation Oxford). Olga shares what she believes the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor could unlock for the UK economy and what it would me
Building a More Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem in Oxfordshire
How do you turn a brilliant but messy innovation ecosystem into something easier to navigate, stronger on the world stage, and fairer for local communities?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Olga Kozlova, one of the driving forces behind Equinox (Equitable Innovation Oxford), a new partnership convened by the University of Oxford to align universities, investor
Oxford+ in Brief with Lord William Hague, Chancellor of the University of Oxford
What would success for UK innovation actually look like in practice?In this short Oxford+ in Brief bonus episode, host Susannah de Jager asks Lord William Hague four fast questions that cut straight to the future of Oxford, the Oxford ecosystem, and Britain’s ability to translate world-class ideas into lasting prosperity. Hague argues that the UK should aim to make the Oxford–Cambridge–Lo
Lord William Hague on Talent, Technology, and Capital
How does the UK turn world-class ideas into world-class companies, without selling the best outcomes abroad?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Lord William Hague, Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former UK Foreign Secretary, about the UK’s scale-up gap and what it will take to build an innovation economy that keeps more value at home. They discuss why
Oxford+ in Brief with Hannah Scott, CEO of Oxfordshire Greentech
What would success look like if Oxfordshire got climate innovation truly right, not just in ideas, but in deployment at scale? In this Oxford+ bonus episode, Susannah de Jager speaks with Hannah Scott, CEO of Oxfordshire Greentech, about the practical barriers that stop climate tech startups moving from promise to global impact.Hannah unpacks why scaling hardware and deep tech takes longe
Building a World-Leading Climate Tech Ecosystem in Oxfordshire
How do you turn a county into a world-leading climate tech ecosystem, and why does collaboration matter more than competition when tackling the climate crisis?In this episode of Oxford Plus, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Hannah Scott, CEO of Oxfordshire Greentech and Co-Founder of the Climate Tech SuperCluster, about building networks that connect climate innovators with the funding,
Oxford+ in Brief with Dr Alison Hawks, Co-Founder and CEO of BMNT LTD
What would defence reform look like if we stopped overcomplicating it? In this Oxford+ in brief episode, host Susannah de Jager asks Alison Hawks questions that reveal how leaders think under pressure, what shapes their decisions, and what they are curious about right now. Alison argues that defence needs to get out of its own way: procurement should be a clearer transaction where the mil
Defence Innovation in the UK: How Startups Win Government Contracts
How do you sell to a customer where the decision-maker is actually five different people, and half of them might move roles before the contract lands?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Dr Alison Hawks, co-founder and CEO of BMNT Ltd, about why defence innovation is becoming a structural opportunity, and why procurement literacy is often more important than the
Oxford+ in Brief with Lisa Flashner, COO of the Ellison Institute of Technology
What does success look like when world-leading research meets commercial sustainability? In this bonus episode of Oxford Plus, Susannah de Jager sits down with Lisa Flashner to explore the evolving landscape of one of the world’s most famous academic cities. Lisa shares her transition from the West Coast to Oxford, highlighting the unique intellectual diversity and the "incredibly talente
Building a £10 Billion Vision: Inside the Ellison Institute of Technology with Lisa Flashner
How does one of the most significant private investments in UK science and technology history take shape on the ground in Oxford?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Lisa Flashner, Chief Operating Officer of the Ellison Institute of Technology, about Larry Ellison's ambitious vision to establish a transformative research campus in Oxford. They explore why Ellison
Oxford+ Season 4
Oxford has always been a place where ideas can shape the world. But right now the stakes have never been higher. In season four of Oxford Plus we're asking what UK innovation really means in an age of global uncertainty, rapid technological change, and a growing need for national capability and sovereignty. This season features voices shaping that future, including Lord William Hague and
The Origins of Oxford+
Why do the critical conversations about founding and funding a business often happen behind closed doors, making the ecosystem feel impenetrable? In this special episode, Oxford+ host Susannah de Jager reveals the origin story and core premise of the podcast. Drawing on her extensive background as a former COO and CEO of a European equities hedge fund, and her later work in pension capita
The Multiplier Effect: Funding Companies, Ecosystems, and the Future of the UK
How do we solve the UK’s persistent scale-up capital conundrum and move from academic theory to commercial reality? Host Susannah de Jager speaks with Pete Davies, Partner and Head of Developed Markets Strategy at Lansdowne Partners and co-founder of Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE). Pete shares his unique, contrarian perspective, spanning decades of experience in asset management and pio
Oxford North: The New Innovation District in Oxford
How do you design a physical space that matches the lightning-fast pace of modern scientific discovery? This episode explores the new paradigm for innovation districts with Professor Dame Kay Davies and Victoria Collett of Thomas White Oxford, the development company of St. John's College. The conversation covers the critical transition from academic lab work, where Professor Davies has s
The Cluster Effect: How Bicester Motion is Driving the Future of Mobility
What if the key to the future of global mobility was found not in isolation, but in a carefully curated community? Host Susannah de Jager sits down with Dan Geoghegan, CEO of Bicester Motion, the visionary behind the world's largest automotive and future mobility cluster. Dan details his systematic, values-driven approach to turning a derelict RAF bomber station into a thriving, 444-acre
The Psychology of Scaling Companies and Teams with Professor Robin Dunbar: Part 3
How do you maintain a strong company culture and team commitment as your organisation scales? In the third and final part of this series, Professor Robin Dunbar sits down with host Susannah de Jager to explore how social science can provide the answer. Robin explains that maintaining deep relationships with your core team is a huge "time burden" for leaders, but it is essential for foster
The Psychology of Scaling Companies and Teams with Professor Robin Dunbar: Part 2
Have you ever wondered what makes a great leader for a large, scaling company? In part two of our special series, Professor Robin Dunbar returns to explore the essential social skills needed to manage a growing organisation. Robin and host Susannah de Jager explore the psychological boundaries of group size, from the point where a CEO no longer recognises every employee to the limit of kn
The Psychology of Scaling Companies and Teams with Professor Robin Dunbar: Part 1
Have you ever wondered why your company's culture shifts dramatically as it grows? In part one of a special three-part series, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Professor Robin Dunbar, creator of the renowned "Dunbar's Number," to explore the evolutionary and anthropological realities that impact organisations as they scale. They delve into how social constraints on our brains affect
The Future of Genetic Medicine with Zandy Forbes, CEO of MeiraGTx
What compels a scientist to leave academia for the high-stakes world of finance and then become the CEO of a publicly-traded biotech company?In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Zandy Forbes, the CEO and co-founder of MeiraGTx. Zandy shares her fascinating career journey, explaining how her experience as a hedge fund analyst shaped her unique approach to build
How Founders Pledge Uses Data to Maximise Philanthropic Impact
Ever wondered how to integrate meaningful philanthropy into your entrepreneurial journey? In this insightful episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Rob Chapman and Isobel Morton, Trustees of Founders Pledge, to explore innovative strategies for startup founders to effectively give back. Founders Pledge provides a structured, community-driven approach for entrepreneurs c
The Oxford Trust at 40: How Innovation and Education Power Oxford's Future
How does a 40-year-old charity continue to shape the future of science and innovation in Oxford? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Steve Burgess, CEO, and Nicki Campling, Director of Innovation and Operations at the Oxford Trust, to explore the organisation's unique role in nurturing startups and inspiring future scientists. From pioneering the UK's first i
Can Sirona Rival Ozempic? A New Chapter in Obesity Treatment with Camilla Easter, CEO of Oxford Medical Products
Is there a better way to manage obesity than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Camilla Easter, CEO of Oxford Medical Products, about Sirona—a pioneering, non-pharmaceutical pill that mimics the effects of bariatric surgery without the side effects. Designed to expand in the stomach and promote satiety, Sirona could become the go-to so
Aligning Founders and Investors with David Mott, Founder Partner of Oxford Capital
What does it take to scale a successful venture capital firm while staying aligned with founders? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with David Mott, Founder Partner at Oxford Capital, about his 25-year journey backing over 100 UK tech startups. David shares insights on what makes early-stage companies succeed, why founder-led teams outperform, and how Oxford Capita
Building Billion-Pound Outcomes with Jack Edmondson, CIO of Oxford Science Enterprises
Can a university-powered ecosystem become the UK’s next startup superpower? In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Jack Edmondson, Chief Investment Officer at Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE), to explore the art and challenge of turning world-class research into global impact. With over 20 years in investment and deep ties to the Oxford ecosystem, Jack shares hi
Oxford+ Season 3
Oxford+ is back for Season Three. This season will continue the conversation with investors, entrepreneurs and innovators, but will also focus on those new entrants to the ecosystem who are going to be changing the landscape in the coming months and years.Oxford+ takes you deep into the myths and truths of the Oxford investing landscape. Join your host, Susannah de Jager, as she interview
Bringing Science to Society with Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford
How can cutting-edge nanoscience transform medicine and inspire groundbreaking startups within Oxford? In this episode, Susannah de Jager sits down with Professor Dame Molly Stevens, John Black Professor of Bionanoscience at the University of Oxford. Together, they explore Molly’s extraordinary journey in interdisciplinary research, the process of spinning out successful companies from ac
How Machine Learning in Oxford Is Transforming Medicine Worldwide with Lionel Tarassenko, President of Reuben College
In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by Lionel Tarassenko, CBE, one of the world's leading experts in AI, machine learning, and biomedical engineering. Lionel shares his fascinating journey from the lab to real-world applications, his pioneering work with NHS data, and his views on how the UK can leverage its unique strengths in healthcare innovation. He also explores the role of
How Oxford University Innovation Bridges Science and Business with Mairi Gibbs, CEO of OUI
How does a world-leading university turn groundbreaking research into businesses that change the world? In this episode, Susannah de Jager speaks with Mairi Gibbs, CEO of Oxford University Innovation (OUI), about how Oxford transforms cutting-edge science into real-world solutions. Mairi shares her experience leading OUI, the importance of innovation within universities, and the challenge
What Formula One Teaches Us About Startups and Success with Adam Parr, former Chief Executive of Williams F1
In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by Adam Parr, a barrister, entrepreneur, and former Chairman and CEO of the Williams Formula One team. Adam shares insights from his storied career, spanning motorsport, venture capital, and climate innovation. From his tenure at Williams F1 to co-founding impactful ventures like Downforce Trust, Adam brings a global perspective to leadership,
Risk and Reward in Early-Stage Tech Investments with George Robinson, Founding Partner of Oxford Investment Consultants
In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by George Robinson, founding partner of Oxford Investment Consultants (OIC). Established in 2015, OIC has directed substantial investments into early-stage technology and biotech companies originating from Oxford and other UK universities, particularly focusing on high-potential, innovative spinouts. The conversation explores Robinson's journey
Charting Fresh Career Paths with Sue Douglas, Co-Founder of Veer
In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by Sue Douglas, Co-Founder of Veer, a pioneering journalist and media consultant turned tech entrepreneur. Through their conversation, Sue brings a fresh perspective to the Oxford innovation landscape, drawing from her experience in journalism and her new venture, Veer—a machine learning start-up which focuses on transforming the recruitment pr
From Oxford MBA to Startup CEO with Lily Elsner
In this episode, Susannah de Jager welcomes Lily Elsner, CEO and Co-Founder of Jack Fertility. The conversation explores Lily’s journey from the US, to becoming a startup founder in Oxford. Lily shares her experiences across various roles in Oxford, highlighting how the support ecosystem within Oxford helped to shape her entrepreneurial path. The conversation also focuses on Jack Fertilit
Navigating Market Dynamics with Marcus Stuttard
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Marcus Stuttard, Head of AIM and UK Primary Markets at the London Stock Exchange. The conversation centres around the evolving regulatory landscape for small and medium-sized businesses seeking public listings, focusing on AIM, the London Stock Exchange’s market for growth companies. Stuttard also shares insights on liquidity
Harnessing Local and Global Talent with Sarah Haywood
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by the Managing Director of Advanced Oxford, Sarah Haywood, to explore talent retention and the challenges faced by businesses in attracting global talent due. Sarah also conveys the need for investment, the role of local and international investors, and potential policy changes to support economic growth through science and inn
Navigating Capital Markets with John Derrick
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by John Derrick, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to discuss the intricacies of European and U.S. capital markets, the importance of regulation, and the challenges faced by small and illiquid companies. The conversation also delves into the cultural differences in entrepreneurial aspirations between Europe and the U.S., highlighting th
Oxford+ Season 2
Oxford+ is back for Season Two. This season will continue the conversation with investors, entrepreneurs and innovators, but will also focus on those new entrants to the ecosystem who are going to be changing the landscape in the coming months and years.Oxford+ takes you deep into the myths and truths of the Oxford investing landscape. Join your host, Susannah de Jager, as she interviews
Building Oxford’s Future with Anna Strongman
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Anna Strongman, CEO of Oxford University Development (OUD), to delve into the importance of creating a diverse business base in the city and fostering an environment that attracts a broad range of talents. (4:18) Navigating Oxford's Planning and Development Landscape(6:54) Comparing Oxford and Cambridge(17:38) Oxford Universi
Breaking the Myths Around University Spin Outs with Irene Tracey
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and co-author of the University Spin Out Review, to delve into the myths and truths uncovered through the review. Through the conversation, they discuss the role of universities in fostering innovation, the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in the sector, and th
Navigating the Future of Oxford Sciences Enterprise with Ed Bussey
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager sits down with Ed Bussey, CEO of Oxford Sciences Enterprise (OSE), to discuss the future of the scientific ecosystem of Oxford, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and how to navigate it effectively. Ed shares his insights and experiences as a venture capitalist, addressing myths and misconceptions about the Oxford ecosystem, th
Oxford's Role in the Next Industrial Revolution with Dave Norwood
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Dave Norwood, founder of IP Group PLC and Oxford Science Innovation as they discuss his experiences and insights into the potential of Oxford as a hub for innovation, particularly in AI and quantum computing. The conversation also delves into the unique ecosystem of Oxford and the challenges and successes faced by entrepreneu
Diversifying the Investment Ecosystem with Rowan Gardner
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Rowan Gardner, co-founder of Precision Life. The topic of discussion delves into the importance of diversifying the investment ecosystem and encouraging more participation from female investors. They also discuss the future of healthcare and the pivotal role AI plays in it, including how AI is reshaping our approach to health
Pension Investment and the Mansion House Compact with Nicholas Lyons
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Nicholas Lyons, former Lord Mayor of the City of London and chair of the Phoenix Group, the UK's largest pension provider. The discussion revolves around the Mansion House Compact, a commitment by insurance companies and pension funds to invest 5% of their capital into UK unlisted companies and infrastructure by 2030. Nichola
Lessons from the Motorsports Cluster with Mark Preston
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by Mark Preston, CTO of StreetDrone to talk about the motorsports cluster in Oxford and the challenges and opportunities it presents. They discuss the need for talent mobility, the impact of Brexit on the industry, and the importance of attracting headquarters and startups to the region. Mark and Susannah also take the opportuni
From Research to Reality with Cici Muldoon
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by guest Cici Muldoon, the founder and CEO of Veritie Group as they touch on the intersection of science and society, the role of entrepreneurship, and the need for support and funding in the startup ecosystem. They also discuss the challenges that Cici faced in setting up her company and the importance of integrity and transpar
Nurturing Founder-Driven Ventures in Oxford with Peter Crane
In this episode of Oxford+, host Susannah de Jager is joined by guest Peter Crane, the co-founder and CEO of Caeruleus Genomics, an Oxford University life sciences spin-out.Peter shares his perspective as both a founder and an investor in Oxford and beyond, and also discusses why he chose to come back to Oxford to found his business, highlighting the city's abundance of great research and
Angel Investing and Navigating the Oxford Ecosystem with David Ford
Hosted by Susannah de Jager, our first episode explores the Oxford investing landscape and differences within the Golden Triangle. Guest David Ford shares insights drawn from his experience as a life science angel investor and Non-Executive Director (NED).David discusses his initial challenges in accessing Oxford's investment scene and suggests how we might reduce barriers. They touch on
Welcome to Oxford+
Oxford+ takes you deep into the myths and truths of the Oxford investing landscape. Join your host, Susannah de Jager, as she interviews investors, influencers, and entrepreneurs who operate within and have an impact on the Oxford ecosystem.Visit our website to learn more and subscribe to our newsletter - oxfordplus.co.ukOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager, supported by Mishcon de Raya
