Science City Bristol Welcomes a new Network Director
The new Science City Bristol Network Director, Alastair Watson made his first public appearance in his new role at Venturefest Bristol on 3rd November 2011.
Alastair has been
brought into the Science City Bristol team to expand and develop the reach of
the company's networks. A key role for Alastair is to work on the BEN programme
of high quality events to enable technology entrepreneurs, academics and
businesses in the West of England to network and gain knowledge and skills.
Alastair is taking over from the previous BEN Director Martin Coulthard. Alastair said, "I am really excited about taking on the role of Network Director for BEN. I want to continue the good work that BEN has been doing with early-stage technology companies, as well as looking for ways to deliver even more value to all our members."
Alastair's background is in advising businesses, and helping them to achieve their potential in the marketplace. He has also started up three of his own businesses over the last 15 years. He will be bringing this experience to the role, as well as his knowledge of a number of business networking groups that he has chaired.
Before the end of 2011, BEN is running a number of Tech Startup School events designed to help early-stage businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs pick up knowledge about starting up and growing a technology business. Register at: http://tss11-overview.eventbrite.com/. There is also one final BEN Networking event, taking place on 6th December at the National Composite Centre: Measurement Matters is a joint event, being run in collaboration with LIMA (Laboratory for Integrated Metrology Applications). Register at: http://measurementmatters.eventbrite.com
Science City Bristol is developing the BEN programme of events for 2012 and we would like as much input as possible. If you have any suggestions for the development of the BEN programme or if you would like to be involved please contact: admin@sciencecitybristol.com.
BEN runs events to help give individuals the knowledge and contacts required to accelerate the growth of their science and technology business. We have more than 2,000 individual members including industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and investors.
Benefits to members include:·
- Individual and organisation profiles listed on the Science City Bristol website
- Access to thousands of people in the BEN network
- Priority booking for BEN events
- Monthly Science City Bristol Newsletter bringing you funding opportunities and success stories
If you would like to be kept up to date with BEN events then join the network at: www.sciencecitybristol.com/users/sign_up.