Listen to the GetRadio podcast discussion on growing STEM and Biotech organisations in Oxfordshire; featuring with our CEO Su Copeland, CEO of Etcembly Michelle Teng, and Manager at Face2FaceHR Jane Fryatt. They were interviewed for the Business Brunch Podcast, hosted by Oxfordshire-based entrepreneur, Ben Thompson of Thompson & Terry.
Each week, Ben shares insightful interviews with local business leaders, diving into their journeys, successes, and challenges within the Oxfordshire business community. Check out the other podcasts and subscribe too.
Discussed in this podcast are:
- the importance of knowing and sharing your values
- finding the right business networks
- developing a strong professional and personal network – for times of growth, and times of challenge particularly around family commitments
- treating and managing people as individuals
- the importance of prioritising your marketing, and the best marketing
- why hiring for values is critical
- the need for founder ‘grit’, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
- guidance on when to outsource, when it’s valuable and and when it no longer makes sense
What makes this episode valuable is the mix of perspectives: from science-led innovation, to people management, to practical marketing and growth strategies. For STEM and biotech leaders, these foundations are not “nice to haves”, they are critical for scaling sustainably and competing in fast-moving markets. Many founders are confident in their technology but less so in areas like marketing, people strategy, or building networks. The conversation underlines how joining the right networks and seeking external expertise can prevent costly mistakes and accelerate growth.
If listening to this podcast on growing STEM & Biotech organisations has made you curious to learn more … please have a look at OxfordSTEM.Network which is a a supportive community designed to help ambitious STEM-based leaders thrive. You wouldbe very welcome to come along and check us out.
Or please email su@priddeymarketing.co.uk for more information about practical resources, proven frameworks, and support with marketing direction.