Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when the right people find each other, share ideas, and build momentum together.

For the latest Liberty on the Line episode, Liberty CEO Elena Davidson is joined by Ben Shorrock, CEO of TechSPARK, and Joyann Boyce, Deep Tech Community Manager at TechSPARK, to explore how the Bristol and Bath region has become one of the UK’s most dynamic tech hubs. They discuss the power of community-led growth, the rise of deep tech across AI, cyber, and quantum, and why inclusive, human-first networks matter more than ever.

The conversation also covers practical advice for founders, from pitching early and tapping into local support, to building the relationships that help companies start, scale, and thrive.

Guests:

• Ben Shorrock – CEO, TechSPARK
• Joyann Boyce – Deep Tech Community Manager, TechSPARK