I help universities
build successful spinouts.

I help universities as a commercial champion or advisor, leading technology teams on the journey from from idea to commercial success.

  • Raising Money: Investment & Grants

    I have helped companies to raise millions in equity investment and hundreds of thousands in grants.

  • Business Plans & Financials

    I build with business plans, executive summaries, and financial projections. My work has helped raise millions in equity investment and other support.

  • Market Research & Discovery

    I find markets and customers using a wide range of primary and secondary research techniques and early stage business development.

  • Sales & Marketing Support

    I support or deliver sales and marketing functions for a new or growing business. Practical help with product launches, sales campaigns, trade shows and exhibitions.

  • Training & Workshops

    Training sessions from one hour presentations to a full day interactive workshops, all delivered by expert presenters.

CUSTOMERS & PROJECTS

Edinburgh Napier University
I was Commercial Champion for the Fragment Finder HGSP project, which I spun out as Cyacomb and led as CEO through growth in UK and US until appointing a new sales-focused CEO in 2025.
University of Strathclyde
I was Commercial Champion for a project in optical spectroscopy. I conducted market assessment, identified partners to build the product, and built a business plan and investor pitch. We won the 2014 Converge Challenge, and attracted a provisional offer of funding from investors.
The University of Edinburgh
I carried out an initial market assessment exercise for the University, collecting collected input from over 100 industry professionals. This led to the development of Contemplate Ltd.
The University of Edinburgh
I supported later stage market assessment of the Paraphrase HGSP project, assisting the commercial champion with connections, research experience and domain knowledge and ensuring a sound basis for decision making on the future of the technology.
Heriot Watt University
Delivered a workshop with a spin-out company to prepare a pitch for support from Scottish Enterprise.
Launch.ed
Delivered workshops on market research and engagement to the Launch.ed Summer Schools
SICSA
Delivered workshops on market research and engagement to the SICSA Summer School.
Informatics Ventures
Delivered a CEO Masterclass on Global Marketing for Startups.
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