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Welcome to Oxford+, the podcast series that explores the myths and truths of the Oxford investing landscape hosted by Susannah de Jager. Since moving to Oxford, Susannah has collaborated with experts, entrepreneurs, and government to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital. Oxford+ aims to inform, inspire, and connect. We'll talk to Founders, investors, academics, politicians, and ... more

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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, an... more

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 Fore... more

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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 practi... more

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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 O... more

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Hannah Scott
CEO of Oxfordshire Greentech
Oxfordshire Greentech
Episode: Building a World-Leading Climate Tech Ecosystem in Oxfordshire
Alison Hawks
Co-founder and CEO of BMNT
BMNT (Begin Morning Nautical Twilight)
Episode: Defence Innovation in the UK: How Startups Win Government Contracts
Lord William Hague
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House of Lords / UK politics
Episode: Oxford+ Season 4
Lisa Flashner
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Episode: Oxford+ Season 4
Pete Davies
Head of Developed Market Strategy at Lansdowne Partners; investor in UK venture and founder/driver of Oxford-based initiatives
Lansdowne Partners
Episode: The Multiplier Effect: Funding Companies, Ecosystems, and the Future of the UK
Kay Davies
Professor Dame Kay Davies, Emeritus Dr Lee's Professor of Anatomy and co-director of the MD UK Neuromuscular Center at Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: Oxford North: The New Innovation District in Oxford
Victoria Collett
Development Director at Thomas White Oxford
Thomas White Oxford
Episode: Oxford North: The New Innovation District in Oxford
Dan Geoghegan
Founder/Leader of Bicester Motion, mobility cluster founder
Bicester Motion
Episode: The Cluster Effect: How Bicester Motion is Driving the Future of Mobility
Robin Dunbar
Professor, University of Oxford
University of Oxford
Episode: The Psychology of Scaling Companies and Teams with Professor Robin Dunbar: Part 2

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Susannah de Jager
Host of Oxford+

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Oxford+

    Very insightful and well researched. I won’t miss an episode - thank you Susannah!

    Apple Podcasts
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    CLWright2024
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Highlights the amazing individuals connected to Oxford

    Oxford+ presents a compelling argument for Oxford as one of the top cities in the world for innovation and for investment. Fascinating discussions with seasoned investors and entrepreneurs of startups. A well-informed host who possesses a thorough awareness of the state of the economy and investment potential that lies within Oxford and its networks.

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    HAppW2016
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Interesting and easy listening

    Insightful and accessible - definitely subscribing to the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    secret superfan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great conversation

    Very engaging, even for investment and/or Oxford novices. I look forward to the next.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatyLamielle
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Very insightful and well researched. I won't miss an episode - thank you.
Insightful and accessible - definitely subscribing.
Oxford+ presents a compelling argument for Oxford as a top city for innovation and investment; great guests.
Very engaging conversations that are approachable for investors/newcomers.

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Oxford+ in Brief with Hannah Scott, CEO of Oxfordshire Greentech
Q: What would success look like if we got this right for Oxfordshire Greentech?
Success would mean faster, locally deployed solutions that scale quickly, with reduced time to market and enhanced local impact, while building broad collaboration across the county to support sustainable growth.
Lord William Hague on Talent, Technology, and Capital
Q: What is the Chancellor's view on the role of universities in the UK economy?
Universities are a primary engine of economic growth and should be supported by policy and capital to translate research and talent into investible ventures that strengthen the national economy.
The Future of Genetic Medicine with Zandy Forbes, CEO of MeiraGTx
Q: Why list on NASDAQ rather than in the UK, given the UK's strengths in science?
Public market liquidity, depth of capital, and comfort with public investors were decisive; UK markets lacked the scale and liquidity needed for multi-hundred-million-dollar financing and the company needed broad access to capital and expertise in public markets.
The Future of Genetic Medicine with Zandy Forbes, CEO of MeiraGTx
Q: Why pursue a platform that delivers DNA-based biologics rather than solely gene replacement?
The goal is to turn the body into a manufacturing facility for biologics, enabling precise, local dosing to produce therapeutic proteins on demand, which can be applied across a wide range of diseases beyond inherited gene defects.
The Future of Genetic Medicine with Zandy Forbes, CEO of MeiraGTx
Q: What has compelled you at each stage to move from academia to a fund manager role to CEO of a listed biotech?
Zandy explains she is inherently adventurous but also fearful, using risk management learned in finance to build a multi-asset company rather than a single-bet venture; the moves were driven by a search for impact and the allure of scale and folding in scientific discovery with business strategy.

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What is Oxford+ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, regionally focused series that examines how Oxford becomes a magnet for scale-up capital, clusters, and collaboration across academia, industry, and government. Episodes routinely explore climate-tech ecosystems, defence innovation, biotech platforms, and real estate-enabled ecosystems (e.g., open campuses and innovation districts), often tying local initiatives to national and international trends. The show blends practical guidance for founders and investors with strategic context about regional clustering, public-private partnerships, and cross-border collaboration, offering listeners actionable insights on funding, procurement, and ecosystem building in a major UK hub.

A standout aspect is the mix of depth and breadth: in... more

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