Last Thursday night I was invited to talk at the "Technology Business Forum" at the University of Nottingham.
The event took place at the Business School at their new campus, which is on the site of the old Raleigh factory. The place itself is amazing, all new and architecturally interesting.
The evening was an informal chat with Nikin Patel (Chief Executive Officer of Molecular Profiles and Myself about how to recruit a successful team to build business. The chat was chaired by Rob Pittam who is a business reporter for the BBC's working lunch. I also discovered that he is a local lad having been born and bred in Mansfield.
It was a bit nerve racking at first being unsure of what to expect, and not knowing if I was in for a grilling. But the event was an informal chat with other genuine businesses interested in how the business has grown and succeeded.
It was also a great opportunity for myself and the company. As it's not often you get to talk to a captive audience of 30 odd businesses who are there to listen and learn about your business.
Afterwards there was a buffet and plenty more questions, and a great many brochures and business cards where handed out. And even though I did not get to eat my cheesecake (too busy talking), it was well worth it. Over all a great success - lets see what happens.
For more info on the Technology Business Forum visit their web page on the Nottingham University Website.Labels: business, marketing, networking
