What people say…
From startup founders to University TTOs, I’ve worked with all types of people and organisations turning research outputs into new businesses and impact. Here’s a sample of comments from LinkedIn:
Ahmad Maaitah
Commercialisation Fellow, IMPACT-IP Programme, SETsquared
” Richard brings a rare combination of expertise across technology transfer, entrepreneurship, business management, and intellectual property law, making him an outstanding guide throughout my commercialisation journey. His expertise and support were invaluable, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to turn ideas into real-world impact. He’s a tremendous asset to any team or innovation-focused initiative.”
Sophie Richter
CEO & Founder aiKnit, Zinc Healthy Aging Catalyst Accelerator
” Richard brings a rare combination of strategic insight, empathy, and deep understanding of how to turn early-stage health innovations into sustainable businesses. He helped me think more critically about market positioning, stakeholder engagement, and how to communicate value effectively to stakeholders and investors.”
Nick Wells
Managing Director, UKCEH Enterprise
” Richard brings a wealth of experience in spin-out creation from HEIs, across diverse sectors, with a particular strength in stimulating and informing academic entrepreneurialism. His creativity, strategic insight, and deep understanding of both research and commercialisation make him an invaluable asset to any initiative. Beyond his expertise, it’s Richard’s positivity and collaborative spirit that truly set him apart—he energizes teams, inspires innovation, and consistently helps turn ideas into impactful ventures..”
Peiman Hosseini
CEO & Co-founder of Bodle Technologies
” Richard was instrumental in helping us spin out our company. He ensured that we protected our IP, presented us to various investors and companies, and most importantly supported our vision from day one to the day we got our very first investment. He is the kind of person that uplifts the reputation of the entire TTO community in the UK. “
Nathaniel B. Crompton
SwitchDye Co-Founder
” Richard has mentored me on my journey from academic to CEO. I have found it an incredibly useful experience, he is knowledgeable across a huge range of areas useful to early stage entrepreneurs. Pitch decks, financial models, business plans, investment, Richard helped me with all of these and more..”