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University of Southampton Appoints Rory Miles as Principal Enterprise Fellow
Rory Miles has joined the University of Southampton's startup accelerator as Principal Enterprise Fellow, a role that sees him act as a senior advisor and mentor to early-stage companies.
Miles, who has extensive experience working with researchers, funding bodies, industry, and innovators, will be central to the long-term growth of the startup accelerator. His role will focus on driving strategic business growth, expanding the processes used by the accelerator to support aspiring founders, and increasing the scale, reach, and impact of the programme.
Ben Clark, the Director of the University of Southampton's startup accelerator, believes that Miles will quickly make a difference due to his wealth of experience. "We are delighted to have Rory on board," Clark said. "His expertise and connections will be invaluable as we continue to support students and researchers to launch successful startups and spinouts."
The University of Southampton's startup accelerator currently supports over 380 employees and has collectively raised over £78m in investment. With Miles' help, the accelerator aims to continue growing and making a positive impact on the local economy.
Miles is no stranger to the world of innovation, having sat on university innovation panels and boards in the past. His most recent role was Innovation Programme Manager for Southern Water.
Outside of work, Miles enjoys swimming, crossfit, lino printing, and spending time with his dog, Nigel.
If you are interested in potential partnerships with the University of Southampton's startup accelerator or would like to discuss working with Rory Miles, you can contact him by email. The team at the accelerator looks forward to working with you to ambitiously grow the impact of the programme.
- Rory Miles, the Principal Enterprise Fellow at the University of Southampton's startup accelerator, possesses a wealth of experience working with various entities, including researchers, funding bodies, industry, and innovators.
- In his new role, Miles will strive to drive strategic business growth, enhance the processes used by the accelerator to support aspiring founders, and expand the scale, reach, and impact of the program.
- The University of Southampton's startup accelerator already supports over 380 employees and has collectively raised £78m in funding, and with Miles' assistance, aims to continue this growth and make a positive impact on the local economy.
- Miles' expertise extends beyond academia, as he has previously served on university innovation panels and boards, and most recently held the position of Innovation Programme Manager for Southern Water.
- The accelerator's team is eager to form potential partnerships and discuss working opportunities with interested individuals, extending an invitation to contact Rory Miles via email.
- With the input and guidance of Miles, the University of Southampton startup ecosystem is poised for further growth, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, startups, spinouts, and overall business and technological advancements.
