Gaule's Question Time

Yevheniia discussed with Andrew her entrepreneurial drive and how she has built her fashion and sustainable clothing business. We discuss the change the business when Ukraine was invaded and how Yevheniia and her team have the skills and approach to drive effective online marketing. For fantastic Independent Designers https://lonedesignclub.comContact Yevheniia Lukash via LinkedIn or Instagram. Also andrew (at) aimava.com

Jon Rains, Head of Ventures at Mott MacDonald discusses with Andrew Gaule their approach to Corporate Venture Capital Investments. They cover the 5Ps of Strategic Venturing and CVC - Purpose, Process, People, Partners and Performance. Andrew Gaule's book "Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chain" is available on Amazon or Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163To watch previous sessions with AstraZeneca, Shell, Henkel, BMW, Williams, SVB, Evonik and more, take a look at our YouTube channel: Aimava Purpose to Performance https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9o-htFNIk9Yt7jp2XcdWwAlso Gaule's Question Time Podcasts on Apple, Spotify etchttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqt

Andrew Gaule of Aimava and CirculOil, discusses with Jonathan Hollis of Mountside Ventures the 'market terms' of investors in early stage ventures. You can receive a copy of the report via the link https://docsend.com/view/zzshfij5eqd4t3ikThe objective of the  guide is to increase transparency in the early-stage fundraising ecosystem by demystifying the world of term sheets forfounders - as well as to provide better benchmarks for VCs on how their peers are investing, and how competitive their terms are.The discussion covered share preferences, founder vesting, sustainability, share options and deal fees. This content is for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs, angel investors, VCs and innovation leaders. To watch previous sessions with AstraZeneca, Shell, Henkel, BMW, Williams, SVB, Evonik and more, take a look at our YouTube channel: Aimava Purpose to Performance https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9o-htFNIk9Yt7jp2XcdWwAlso Gaule's Question Time Podcasts on Apple, Spotify etchttps://www.podomatic.com/podcast

Andrew Gaule (linkedin.com/in/andrew-gaule-aimava) discusses with Claire Ruskin (linkedin.com/in/claireruskin) the Cambridge Tech eco system, building new ventures and collaborating for an autonomous vehicle future. You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. Subscribe for future interviews. See this and other video content at Aimava Purpose to Performance Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9o-htFNIk9Yt7jp2XcdWw 

Andrew Gaule in discussion with Russell Sheffield, Founder and CEO of Trackd Music, (https://trackdmusic.com). Andrew and Russell cover a lot of ground from Russell growing up around Queen, Beatles and other music icons in his father's recording studio. We then hear about his journey as a tech entrepreneur and launching EasyJet first website for Stelios. Russell has also built early tech and payments ventures. Russell's Trackd venture is a recording studio in your pocket that puts the power and revenue opportunity to song writers and performers. As the industry has moved from record stores to online music with platforms like iTunes and Spotify the artists have been receiving lower rewards. Andrew was the first investor in Trackd and supports other ventures that are disrupting different sectors. You can listen to this interview as a podcast on Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and many other podcast channels. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gaulesqtSubscribe for future interviews. See this and

Andrew Gaule discusses with Dr. Dan Stewart, Founder and CEO of ViridiCO2 (https://viridico2.co.uk), the founding of a university spin out which is addressing the capture and use of CO2 to mitigate climate change. In the discussion we cover a range of topics and support he gained on his journey so far. - Being inspired by Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth movie (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Inconvenient_Truth) and books- University spin out support from Future Worlds (https://futureworlds.com)- SETsquared (https://www.setsquared.co.uk) where Dan has gained support and Andrew is a mentor for SETsquared. SETsquared is a unique enterprise partnership and a dynamic collaboration between the six leading research-led UK universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey.- ICURe programme (https://www.setsquared.co.uk/programme/icure-programme-2/) which Dan has been through and Andrew has done judging and led case study workshops.  - Kymira (https://kymira.co.uk) is led by Tim Brownstone and was i

This was the launch of a Quantum Future Programme and if you would like to participate in future programmes do contact info@aimava.com. This is the breakout discussion highlights from eight senior execs facilitating leading practitioners driving the Quantum Future. This short engaging programme included a key speaker panel outlining the key opportunities of Quantum, how ventures are now scaling and how Strategic Investing is going to scale.  In the breakout sessions with industry experts we discussed in small groups opportunities for Innovative New Value Chains as Quantum drives new business models.Disruption is going to occur in many sectors due to the power of Quantum Computing, Sensing, Security and related technologies. Proof of concepts, select applications and investment is now ramping up as research is leaving academia, ventures are being formed and VC with Corporate Venture Capital is growing significantly.The Speaker Panel we had for the context in first 30 minutes - which is included in this video P

Andrew Gaule discusses with Matt the journey of a founder, fundraising for start ups.  Valuable links:Taskable: https://taskablehq.com/Get 50% off Taskable for a year with the code GAULE when you upgrade to ProFundraise blog: https://taskablehq.com/blog/how-to-approach-investorsList of pre-seed investors: https://taskablehq.com/blog/active-pre-seed-investors-a-definitive-list

This was the launch of a Quantum Future Programme and if you would like to participate in future programmes do contact info@aimava.com. The Speaker Panel we had for the context in first 30 minutes - which is included in this video Prem Tumkosit – MSD (Merck in USA) Global Health Innovation Fund (Perspective from a corporate investor)Ilana Wisby – CEO Oxford Quantum Circuits (Venture which has funding and scaling)Kai Bongs - Birmingham Uni Quantum Hub (perspective from research)Andrew Gaule - Aimava (Author of Purpose to Performance - Innovative New Value Chains)This short engaging programme included a key speaker panel outlining the key opportunities of Quantum, how ventures are now scaling and how Strategic Investing is going to scale.  In the breakout sessions with industry experts we discussed in small groups opportunities for Innovative New Value Chains as Quantum drives new business models.Disruption is going to occur in many sectors due to the power of Quantum Computing, Sensing, Security and related te

Amit Modi is the founder of WitBlox which is a venture which educates children with its electronics kits and training platform. Andrew has had the honour of mentoring Amit as a Leader in Innovation Fellow in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Programme (LIF) delivered by Oxentia.The Witblox team is now using its engineering skills, sourcing components and utilising its network of innovators to create Oxygen Concentrators and other solutions to address the tragic COVID pandemic in India. We discussed the passion for his venture, growing the business and now how they are coping in the pandemic. To contact Amit about WitBlox and supporting the COVID campaign Email ID – amit@witblox.com Contact - +91 9987213420Join our COVID Campaign http://bit.ly/jointhetaskforceAimava (www.aimava.com) supports leading corporates to drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. New ventures are supported with mentoring and investment raises. www.aimava.com.Upcoming programs for tec

Andrew Gaule discusses with Archie Watts-Farmer of Carnot Engine and Kirsty Ranger of ISQ Crowdfunding. Equity crowdfunding is a means of raising investment from many people and building a following of customers and supporters that are investors in your ventures.Aimava supports leading corporates to drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. New ventures are supported with mentoring and investment raises. www.aimava.com.Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aimava Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163Do also subscribe for future videos and listen to our podcasts at Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms. Full list at https://gaulesqt.podomatic.com​​In this session we will hear the case of a business designing a sustainbility venture in the B2B sector, not a B2C consumer product. We will gain an understanding of the best practises and effective methods of achieving a successful campaign.

Andrew Gaule discusses with Dr Edward Tse the innovation and rise of leading Chinese organisations and tech. We also discuss the importance of the Five Year Plans. Aimava supports leading corporates to drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. www.aimava.com.Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aimava Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163

Sarah Fisher, Venture Builder and Investor, for Johnson & Johnson and Head of the healthcare arm of the international venture club.Andrew Gaule and Sarah discussed the reasons corporates want to partner and invest in start ups, how the parties can bet engage and the pit falls to watch for. Sarah also be outlined the themes of interest that J&J is partnering for health impact outcomes. This was part of the Henley Business Angels event for investors and start ups. Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aimava Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163Do also subscribe for future videos and listen to our podcasts at Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms. Full list at https://gaulesqt.podomatic.com​​

Chris Lowe is the founder of NOTWICS which is a well established Technology community, built over the last 8 years. Chris has many years of experience in all stages of the Technology scene built upon his background in Bloomberg and investment banking.As well as the current businesses Chris & his team are advising to navigate the headwinds of Covid-19 and grow, NOTWICS actively comments and executes frequent investor sentiment surveys. He will share up to date findings, market sentiment and predictions for 2021 as we go through this pandemic.Our sessions have great content, active discussion and networking with peers so it is great mutual value for participants.Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aimava Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163Do also subscribe for future videos and listen to our podcasts at Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms. Full list at https://gaulesqt.podomatic.com​

Cindy and Andrew Gaule discussed the seismic changes occurring in digital operations, treatment development, engaging with patients and all while keeping secure. The health and pharmaceutical digital future is also being transformed and Cindy outlined her approach for lean agile working, digitalisation, being responsive organisation and scaling to be a truly digital. Aimava supports leading corporates to drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. www.aimava.com.Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aimava Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163 Do also subscribe for future podcasts and watch sessions on Aimava Purpose to Performance Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9o-htFNIk9Yt7jp2XcdWw

We update the podcast we did with Anthony Rose in 2017. Seedlegals is a platform that provides an effective process for venture investing, SEIS, EIS tax, employee schemes etc. Aimava supports leading corporates drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. www.aimava.com.Upcoming programs for tech start ups, ventures and CVC can be found at Aimava Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163Do also subscribe for future podcasts at Gaule's Question Time on Apple, Spotify, Google and other platforms. Full list at https://gaulesqt.podomatic.comVideos available on Aimava - Purpose to Performance Channel.

We discussed with Chris how the Venture and Investment space has changed during the pandemic, which are the hot spaces, how are deals happening, the outlook and how we adapt for the change. Future events at Aimava Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163 Chris Adelsbach, Partner of Outrun Ventures. Chris is an entrepreneur with 9 figure exit. Angel investor with private portfolio of 65 companies that have had over £820m of follow on investment. UKBAA Angel Investor of the year 2018/19. Chris led the leading FinTech accelerator in Europe as Managing Director of Techstars, investing in an additional 50 FinTech companies with a 5X return to date.

Bill has over 30 years of experience in healthcare and investing and he will share his many years of experience. Since April and during the pandemic the Merck GHI fund has invested in more than 5 completely new investments. Bill’s approach to eco system and what Aimava term Innovative New Value Chain investing we believe is a leading approach to Corporate Venturing and was featured in our book Purpose to Performance. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Purpose-Performance-Innovative-Value-Chains/dp/161961653X Future events at Aimava Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163

Nigel is the Chair of The Issue Big Issue Group and founder of The Big Exchange (https://bigexchange.com) whose mission is to build a new financial system in the UK. One that works for everyone and delivers a positive impact on people, and the planet.Andrew and Nigel discuss Purpose Driven business, the creation of The Big Issue 30 years ago, financial inclusivity, Impact Investing by financial institutions and how Corporate Venturing can be more impact-driven in their venturing. Aimava supports leading corporate drive their Strategic Innovation and Corporate Venturing. www.aimava.com.Upcoming events can be found at Aimava Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/aimava-global-advisory-firm-11938296163

This is from our program of venture discussions. Future events can be found at Eventbrite Aimava. In Part 2 of this session we gain great insights to the approach GE Ventures has made to the exiting the portfolio of 120 ventures.GE Ventures then gives us the approach and key lessons as they have been a leading Corporate Venture Capital organisation that started in 2013 and had built a portfolio of more than 100 investments in ventures in the energy, health and digital themes. More recently, GE has refocused its business and has been actively winding down its venture portfolio. In the discussion we covered why and how GE started and grew its venturing, what changed strategically, lessons learnt and now the experience of coming out of venturing. David Mayhew is Chief Investment Officer of GE Ventures and has been responsible for portfolio management, capital allocation and investment oversight for GE Ventures. For more details on how we can help your Strategic Innovation, Corporate Venturing and creating a suc