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1 Thinking about regulation early on in your innovation journey. Rita Hendricusdottir talks to Bruno about Oxford spin-out, Regmetrics, which supports entrepreneurs bridge the knowledge gap between science and law. Bruno Holtof, Rita Hendricusdottir 14 Mar 2024
2 Innovation and spinouts Mairi Gibbs, Chief Operating Officer at Oxford University Innovation and Lilly Bussmann, Principal at Oxford Science Enterprises, join Professor Irene Tracey for the latest podcast in this series to discuss innovation at Oxford. Irene Tracey, Mairi Gibbs, Lilly Bussmann 02 Feb 2024
3 Creative Commons Social enterprisers and their role in addressing future challenges Adopting a critical perspective, Dr Orsolya Ihasz outlines what makes social enterprisers valuable, and how could they contribute to the creation of important services and products to marginalised and disenfranchised communities. Orsolya Ihasz 12 Dec 2023
4 Creative Commons Social enterprisers and their role in addressing future challenges Adopting a critical perspective, Dr Orsolya Ihasz outlines what makes social enterprisers valuable, and how could they contribute to the creation of important services and products to marginalised and disenfranchised communities. Orsolya Ihasz 08 Dec 2023
5 Founding a Fintech: The story of a financial inclusion startup in Latin America Katherine Dellar and Oxford MBA classmate Diego Rojas discuss Diego's experience starting a Fintech business. Katherine Dellar, Diego Rojas 26 Apr 2023
6 Creative Commons The past, present, and future of education Princess Agina reflects on her career journey and takes us through the systemic issues impacting the state of education. Lakshmi C, Princess Agina 27 Jul 2022
7 Creative Commons Combining business and political mindsets Join us as we hear from Kiran Fothergill, a current Oxford MBA student and Conservative Party candidate for Harrow on the Hill in this year's local elections. Kiran Fothergill, Bartek Ogonowski 12 May 2022
8 Refugee Entrepreneurship: Today’s Camps Tomorrow’s Cities OSEF 2020 Refugee Entrepreneurship Panel. Sandra Raad, Global Lead for Empact, WFP Innovation Accelerator Joelle Hangi, CEO, Refugee Arts and Authors Myrna Atalla, Executive Director, Alfanar Venture Philanthropy Organisation Moderated by Tsechu Dolma, MB Sandra Raad, Joelle Hangi, Myrna Atalla, Tsechu Dolma 23 Jun 2020
9 Enterprising Women: Lunch and Learn – Dr Martine Abboud, Department of Chemistry Dr Martine Abboud talks about her scientific journey as a first-generation graduate, how to maintain life-work balance and the various enterprise-related opportunities a science researcher can access in Oxford. Martine Abboud 09 Jul 2019
10 Enterprising Women: Lunch and Learn – Prof Angela Russell, Department of Organic Chemistry Find out how Prof Angela Russell combines the worlds of business and research through Oxtem, a company she co-founded, and still find time for family life. Angela Russell 09 Jul 2019
11 Who drives change in Africa? In the second of our special two-part episode, we learn about Africa’s competitive advantages, shifting demographics, and the leadership challenges and opportunities faced by young people and women. Vera Songwe, Kola Adesina, Erik Hersman 16 Apr 2019
12 OSEF 2019: Rise of the robots OSEF 2019: Rise of the Robots with Ingmar Posner (Oxbotica), Boris Krumrey (UiPath), Samer Al Moubayed (Furhat Robotics) Ingmar Posner, Boris Krumrey 12 Apr 2019
13 OSEF 2019: Making smart cities smarter OSEF 2019: Making smart cities smarter with Amir Elichai (Carbyne), Vanessa Lee Butz (District Technologies), Eugenie Teasley (Uber) Amir Elichai, Vanessa Lee Butz, Eugenie Teasley 10 Apr 2019
14 OSEF 2019: FinTech: Disrupting the financial system from the outside or the inside? OSEF 2019: FinTech: Disrupting the financial system from the outside or the inside? WEith Diana Biggs (HSBC), Nick Ogden (ClearBank), Karen Kerrigan (Seedrs), Francesca Carlesi (Molo) Diana Biggs, Nick Ogden, Karen Kerrigan, Francesca Carlesi 10 Apr 2019
15 OSEF 2019: When creativity and tech collide OSEF 2019: When creativity and tech collide, with Maria Tanjala (FilmChain), Robert Norton (Verisart) and Isabel Garvey (Abbey Road Studios) Maria Tanjala, Robert Norton, Isabel Garvey 10 Apr 2019
16 OSEF 2019: Panel Discussion How can entrepreneurship drive social innovation? OSEF 2019: Panel Discussion How can entrepreneurship drive social innovation? With Robert Opp (United Nations World Food Programme) and Bill Cummings (Cummings Foundation). Robert Opp, Bill Cummings 10 Apr 2019
17 OSEF 2019: Panel discussion: 12 years, 1.5 degrees: Innovation for sustainable energy OSEF 2019: Panel discussion: 12 years, 1.5 degrees: Innovation for sustainable energy with Nikhil Nair (M-Kopa), Shalini Rao (Generation) and Nicky Chambers (Origen Power) Nikhil Nair, Shalini Rao, Nicky Chambers 10 Apr 2019
18 OSEF 2019: Keynote: Philip Sheppard and Chris Walch, Lifescore, in conversation with Professor Thomas Hellmann, Saïd Business School Keynote: Philip Sheppard and Chris Walch, Lifescore, in conversation with Professor Thomas Hellmann, Saïd Business School Philip Sheppard, Chris Walch, Thomas Hellmann 10 Apr 2019
19 OSEF 2019 - Pitching competition Introduced by Jenny Tooth OBE - CEO of UK Business Angels Association and announcement of winning team of pitching competition - Introduced by Oliver Csendes, Pioneers. Jenny Tooth, Oliver Csendes 10 Apr 2019
20 OSEF 2019: Keynote: Imagine - The journey of Shazam OSEF 2019: Keynote: Imagine - The journey of Shazam, with Dhiraj Mukherjee, Co-Founder Shazam Dhiraj Mukherjee 10 Apr 2019
21 OSEF 2019: Introduction to the afternoon keynote session OSEF 2019: Introduction to the afternoon keynote session, with Dean Peter Tufano, Saïd Business School Dean Peter Tufano 10 Apr 2019
22 OSEF 2019: Keynote: Can mindfulness take place in the contemporary world? Oxford Said Entrepreneurship Forum 2019: Keynote: Can mindfulness take place in the contemporary world? Rich Pierson, CEO and Co-Founder of Headspace in conversation with Professor Willem Kuyken, University of Oxford. Rich Pierson 10 Apr 2019
23 OSEF 2019 - Welcome to OSEF 'Keep calm and carry on' OSEF 2019 - Welcome to OSEF 'Keep calm and carry on' with Dean Peter Tufano, Saïd Business School. Dean Peter Tufano 10 Apr 2019
24 A closer future for Africa? As countries across Africa vote on ratification of the landmark Continental Free Trade Agreement, we learn more about what's at stake for the continent in the first of a special two-part episode. Vera Songwe, Kola Adesina, Erik Hersman 05 Apr 2019
25 Building a global beer brand from scratch: Boldness in Business On 22nd May 2018 we heard from Kellogg Bynum Tudor Fellow Lord Bilimoria CBE, the Founder and Chairman of Cobra Beer and Chancellor of the University of Birmingham who delivered the Bynum Tudor Lecture. Lord Bilimoria CBE 14 Jan 2019
26 OSEF 2018: Spotting Investment Opportunities in an Uncertain World - A Panel Discussion Spotting Investment Opportunities in an Uncertain World - A Panel Discussion at Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum 2018. Spencer Crawley, Stephan Morais, Jenny Tooth, Joe White 09 Apr 2018
27 OSEF 2018: What Lays Ahead for Government Technology? - A Panel Discussion What Lays Ahead for Government Technology? - A Panel Discussion at Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum 2018 - Daniel Korski (Public), Robyn Scott (Apolitical), Pere Valles (Scytl) and Peteris Zilgalvis (DG Connect European Commission) Daniel Korski, Robyn Scott, Pere Valles, Peteris Zilgalvis 09 Apr 2018
28 OSEF 2018: Feeding 9 Billion - A Panel Discussion A Panel Discussion at Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum 2018 - Robert Opp (Innovation Division World Forum Programme (UN)), Tim Röhrich (European Founders Society), Willem Sodderland (Seamore) and Ilana Taub (Snact) Robert Opp, Tim Röhrich, Willem Sodderland, Ilana Taub 09 Apr 2018
29 OSEF 2018: Moving Money: The Story of TransferWise Kristo Käärmann (Executive Founder of TransferWise) gives the afternoon keynote at Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum 2018. Kristo Käärmann 09 Apr 2018
30 OSEF 2018: Biz Stone in conversation with Brent Hoberman Biz Stone (Co-founder of Twitter, Medium, and Jelly) in conversation with Brent Hoberman (Co-Founder of Lastminute.com and Founders Forum) at Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum 2018. Biz Stone, Brent Hoberman 09 Apr 2018
31 OSEF 2018: The journey of Just Eat UK David Buttress (Ex CEO of Just Eat UK, angel investor and Partner at 83North Venture Capital) - gives the morning keynote at Oxford Said Entrepreneurship Forum 2018. David Buttress 09 Apr 2018
32 Creative Commons Heritage as Business Two speakers give their insights into the business of conservation and heritage. Hilary McGrady, Pegram Harrsion, Oliver Cox 17 May 2017
33 Creative Commons Leading businesswoman Grace Sai describes how disruptive technology, including virtual and augmented reality, are changing how consumers interact with products. Leading businesswoman Grace Sai describes how disruptive technology, including virtual and augmented reality, are changing how consumers interact with products. Grace Sai 25 Apr 2017
34 Creative Commons Tim Wu on the right to be forgotten The author of the Master Switch says that while the right to be forgotten is a good idea in theory, the reality is that it may hamper entrepreneurship in Europe. Tim Wu 29 Jun 2016
35 What is Philanthropy? And why does it matter in the 21st Century? A talk by Professor Zoltan Acs at the Oxford Centre for the Study of Philanthropy, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford. Stephen Barclay, Zoltan Acs 06 Oct 2015
36 The CEO report: Embracing the paradoxes of leadership and the power of doubt We discuss the role business plays in society, and the expectations about the role business should play, having shifted dramatically in recent years. Michael Smets, Amanda Moss Cowan 14 May 2015
37 Future-Proofing Business - Chapter 3 Pamela Hartigan, Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship presents the B-Impact Assessment tool. This lecture took place at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on October 21st, 2014. Pamela Hartigan 03 Nov 2014
38 Future-Proofing Business - Chapter 2 Pamela Hartigan, Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship presents the B-Impact Assessment tool. This lecture took place at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on October 21st, 2014 Pamela Hartigan 03 Nov 2014
39 Future-Proofing Business - Chapter 1 Pamela Hartigan, Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship introduces the concept of future-proofing business. This lecture took place at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford on October 21st, 2014. Pamela Hartigan 03 Nov 2014
40 How do I start a Business? – Chapter 5 Constantin Coussios, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, introduces the initial steps needed to launch a venture and issues to consider. Constantin Coussios 27 Oct 2014
41 How do I start a Business? – Chapter 4 Constantin Coussios, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, introduces the initial steps needed to launch a venture and issues to consider. In this chapter Prof. Coussios introduces basic terms and concepts. Constantin Coussios 27 Oct 2014
42 How do I start a Business? – Chapter 3 Constantin Coussios, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, introduces the initial steps needed to launch a venture and issues to consider. Constantin Coussios 27 Oct 2014
43 How do I start a Business? – Chapter 2 Constantin Coussios, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, introduces the initial steps needed to launch a venture and issues to consider. Constantin Coussios 27 Oct 2014
44 How do I start a Business? – Chapter 1 Constantin Coussios, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, introduces the initial steps needed to launch a venture and issues to consider. Constantin Coussios 27 Oct 2014
45 How do I start a Business? - Introduction Constantin Coussios, Professor in the Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford, introduces the initial steps needed to launch a venture and issues to consider. Constantin Coussios 27 Oct 2014
46 Creative Commons Building a Business 2013-14: The Art and Practice of Negotiation Ian Kessler, Professor of International Human Resource Management, King's College London, gives a talk for the 2013-14 Building a Business series Ian Kessler 12 Feb 2014
47 Creative Commons Raising capital, doing deals Henry Davis, Senior Associate, Index Ventures, gives a talk for the 2013-14 Series of Building a Business Henry Davis 12 Feb 2014
48 Building a Business 2013/14: From business models to business plans Barbara Diehl and Maria Nikolou, The Entrepreneurship Centre, Saïd Business School give a talk for the Building A Business seminar series looking at creating a business plan from business models. Barbara Diehl, Maria Nikolou 18 Dec 2013
49 Entrepreneurship Mr Charles Conn, Ms Roxanne Joyal, Mr Yusuf Randera Rees, Mr John McCall MacBain and Professor Barry Nalebuff dicuss entrepreneurship at the Rhodes House 110th Anniversary event. Charles Conn, Roxanne Joyal, Yusuf Randera Rees, John McCall MacBain 29 Oct 2013
50 Mammo Muchie. NSI to IDS - From the National System of Innovation to an African National Innovation and Development System (IDS). Mammo Muchie, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa. Special Panel Session: Innovation in Low Income Countries. Part of the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Mammo Muchie 26 Sep 2013
51 Best Paper Award Ceremony, 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Best Paper Award Ceremony. Chaired by Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice Chancellor, Oxford University. Andrew Hamilton, Xiaolan Fu, Jian Gao 23 Sep 2013
52 Creative Commons Policy Dynamics and Institutional Dysfunctions in Public Agricultural Research and Innovation. George Owusu Essegbey, Science and Technology Policy Research Institute, Ghana. Special Panel Session: Innovation in Low Income Countries. Part of the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. George Owusu Essegbey 23 Sep 2013
53 Creative Commons Innovation Under the Radar in Low Income Countries: Evidence from Ghana. Giacomo Zanello, Oxford University. Special Panel Session: Innovation in Low Income Countries. Part of the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Giacomo Zanello 23 Sep 2013
54 Creative Commons Yves Doz. The Transformation from Imitation to Innovation in Emerging Economies Yves Doz, INSEAD, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Yves Doz 23 Sep 2013
55 Ludovico Alcorta. The Transformation from Imitation to Innovation in Emerging Economies. Ludovico Alcorta, UNIDO, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Ludovico Alcorta 23 Sep 2013
56 David Kaplan. The Transformation from Imitation to Innovation in Emerging Economies David Kaplan, University of Cape Town, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. David Kaplan 23 Sep 2013
57 Xiaolan Fu. The Transformation from Imitation to Innovation in Emerging Economies. Xiaolan Fu, Oxford University, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Xiaolan Fu 23 Sep 2013
58 Creative Commons Anne Miroux. Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Inclusive and Sustainable Development. Anne Miroux, UNCTAD, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Anne Miroux 23 Sep 2013
59 Luc Soete. Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Inclusive and Sustainable Development. Luc Soete, Maastricht University, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Luc Soete 23 Sep 2013
60 Calestous Juma. Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Inclusive and Sustainable Development. Calestous Juma, Harvard University, addresses the 6th Annual Conference of the Academy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Calestous Juma 23 Sep 2013
61 Building a Business 2012/13: Be a New Kind of Leader, Fit for the 21st Century John Knights is the Co-founder and Chairman of Leadershape Ltd. John Knights 19 Mar 2013
62 Creative Commons Building a Business 2012/13: Understanding Financial Control Simon Husband is the Director of Richardsons Financial Group. Simon Husband 19 Mar 2013
63 Creative Commons Building a Business 2012/13: Taking the First Steps: Company Basics Martin Chilcott, founder and CEO of 2 degrees, specialises in the environment and education. 2 degrees is the largest community for sustainable business globally. Martin Chilcott 15 Mar 2013
64 Building a Business: Entrepreneurship and the Ideal Business Plan Fiona Reid (Former Executive Director of the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation) talks about communicating your vision and the ideal business plan. Fiona Reid 24 Mar 2011
65 Creative Commons Social Entrepreneurship: Integrating Leadership and Technology for Social Change Pamela Hartigan, Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Mirjana Radovic, Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship talk about Social Entrepreneurship at the International Women's Leadership Symposium. Pamela Hartigan, Mirjana Radovic 01 Sep 2010
66 Policy and Political Perspectives Nicola Blackwood. Member of Parliament for West Oxford and Abingdon, gives a talk on the Political aspects of female leadership and social entrepreneurship. Nicola Blackwood 31 Aug 2010
67 Creative Commons Inspiring Women - Inspiring Change Jane Butcher, Assistant Director of the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology gives a talk for the International Women's Leadership Symposium. Jane Butcher 31 Aug 2010
68 Creative Commons Welcome to the International Women's Leadership Symposium Cynthia Chang, Preseident of Females in Engineering, Science and Technology introduces the International Women's Leadership Symposium. Cynthia Chang 31 Aug 2010
69 Mandelson: Enterprise-led Recovery Lord Peter Mandelson gave a key-note speech following an invitation by the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Said Business School. Lord Peter Mandelson 10 Dec 2009
70 Inaugural Sir Douglas Hague Lecture: Lord Drayson Lord Drayson is currently Minister of Science and Innovation in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In this lecture he will reflect on the opportunities and challenges the next generation of post credit crunch entrepreneurs will face. Paul Drayson, Marshall Young, Douglas Hague 20 Nov 2009
71 Mandelson: Enterprise-led Recovery Lord Peter Mandelson gave a key-note speech following an invitation by the Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Said Business School. Lord Peter Mandelson 30 Oct 2009
72 Understanding cancer: News from the frontline This Oxford at Said seminar was dedicated to cancer research. Three researchers from the University of Oxford give insights into recent advances in the field of cancer cell biology, therapy and epidemiology. Jordon Raff, Gillies McKenna, Sir Richard Peto 04 Aug 2009
73 What can we learn from history about the current financial crisis? In this seminar, three Oxford academics will discuss what we can learn from business history about today’s financial crisis. Alan Morrison, Alan Bowman, Christopher McKenna 30 Jul 2009
74 The Universe, the Brain and Second Life Three presentations that explore the possibilities of the virtual world Second Life, the philosophical implications of society’s dependence on the internet and the development of the world’s first private space shuttle. Susan Greenfield, Elon Musk, Philip Rosedale 15 Jun 2009