Innovate Together

By Professor Matt Freeman

Innovate Together is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to turn innovation into business — from the perspective of those building and scaling. Hosted by professor-turned-innovation-le

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Innovate Together episodes:

May 19, 2026 Neciah Dorh: The Reality of Commercialising Scientific Innovation
What does it really take to move scientific innovation out of the lab and into the real world?

In this episode of Innovate Together, Matt Freeman sits down with Neciah Dorh, CEO at FluoretiQ — a company developing next-generation diagnostic technology designed to detect infections earlier, faster and more accurately.

Together, they explore the journey from research to commercialisation: how scientific ideas become viable products, the realities of developing breakthrough health technologies, and the challenges of translating innovation into real-world impact.

The conversation goes behind the scenes of the innovation journey — unpacking the scientific unknowns, commercial pressures and collaboration required to bring advanced diagnostic technologies to market.

But the episode also explores a bigger question at the heart of the series:
Why do so many promising innovations struggle to bridge the gap between research and reality?

From universities and partnerships to commercial strategy and the “translation gap” between science and business, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to turn innovation into impact.
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33min
April 23, 2026 Ben Lakin: From Tattoos to Identity? How Innovation Helps People Become Who They Are
Professor Matt Freeman is joined by Ben Lakin of No Regrets to explore how AI is transforming the tattoo consultation process - and what this reveals about identity. As tattoos become more personal, the challenge isn’t design - it’s confidence. Traditional consultations struggle to translate abstract ideas into something permanent, creating uncertainty. No Regrets is tackling this with AI-powered tools that help customers visualise and connect with designs before committing. The result? A shift from choosing an image to expressing identity. This episode reframes innovation not as technology alone, but as a way of helping people feel confident enough to become who they are.
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38min
April 03, 2026 Marc Griffiths: To Spin or Not to Spin? The 4th Generation University
What if the key to how universities drive innovation isn't just through spin-out companies? What if it's really about spinning in - or spinning with? Professor Matt Freeman is back hosting Innovation Together: The Podcast, this time for a conversation with Professor Marc Griffiths exploring why the UK’s innovation challenge isn’t about generating ideas, but translating them into real-world impact. From “spinning with” instead of spinning out, to the rise of the 4th generation university, this episode rethinks how universities and businesses create innovation together.
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34min
December 02, 2025 Caroline Orr: Why is Branding Technology So Difficult?
This month Professor Matt Freeman sat down with Caroline Orr, Co-Owner of Program, to explore one of the biggest questions facing tech founders today: What does great marketing look like in an AI-accelerated, do-it-yourself digital world? We explore everything from how agencies are evolving as AI reshapes the landscape, why tech founders typically overlook brand strategy, and what an ideal founder–agency partnership really looks like. With essential advice for all early-stage tech founders, this is a brilliant, generous conversation - whether you’re a startup founder, marketeer, investor, or just curious about where brand strategy is heading.
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31min
October 07, 2025 Darren Reynolds: What is the RISE Agenda at UWE Bristol?
What is the future of research, skills, innovation and enterprise at UWE Bristol? This month Professor Matt Freeman sat down with Professor Darren Reynolds, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Knowledge Exchange at the University of the West of England, to explore how the university will power a new wave of impact through its new RISE agenda.
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35min
June 18, 2025 Ben Cooper: What’s Going on with Investment Right Now?
In this latest episode of Innovate Together: The Podcast, Professor Matt Freeman’s peak behind the curtain of the innovation journey, he welcomes Ben Cooper from Angel Investors Bristol and Tech South West. We explore everyone from the current state of play for the investment landscape in the South West to which sectors are most investable, from university spinout investments to what the South West needs to do to retain talent.
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34min
April 30, 2025 Karin Rudolph: What if AI Ethics was a Tool for Innovation?
In this month's Innovate Together: The Podcast, Professor Matt Freeman is joined by Karin Rudolph from Collective Intelligence. Exploring the emerging world of AI ethics, we debate everything from the perception that ethics is the enemy of innovation to the new ways in which ethics and innovation function together in the realm of AI. With insight into the tools required for start-ups to successfully adopt ethical AI practices, this is a must-listen for anyone in the innovation space.
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34min
February 13, 2025 The Future of Work
In this episode, Nicholas du Preez (Verge Technology), Selen Kars (UWE Bristol) and Gurps Nijjar (XR Tech) all debate the future of work in the context of emerging technologies and start-up culture.
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36min
December 05, 2024Building a Better Business
In this episode, Andy Hawkins (Business on Purpose), Alicia Grimes (The Future Kind Collective), and Emily Morgan (Supersmith) join hosts Prof. Matt Freeman (Future Space) and Mark Corderoy (UWE Launch Space) for a fantastic discussion on scaling start-ups with purpose.

Start-ups often struggle as rapid growth outpaces their culture and values. This episode addresses key questions:

How can businesses align growth with their mission?
What does it take to build inclusive, purpose-driven workplaces?
How can B-Corp certification drive meaningful impact?

Join us as we explore strategies for scaling sustainably while staying true to your core values.

Enjoy the episode!

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34min
November 08, 2024 (Pilot): Is AI Really the Future of Marketing?
In this pilot episode of Innovate Together: Professor Matt Freeman hosts an insightful discussion with Dr. Tom Bowden-Green (UWE Bristol), James Vincent (Hot Source Creative) and Morgan Edmondson (founder of Nesti, an AI-driven marketing sales enablement platform). This episode tackles the big questions: How can start-ups communicate complex tech innovations to newcomers? And how can advanced tech, like AI, be harnessed not only to market products but also to deepen connections with digital audiences?
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31min

FAQs about Innovate Together:

How many episodes does Innovate Together have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.