“Practical DEI for Early-Stage Companies – What Works in Practice” webinar hosted by Cambridge Innovation Capital and Oxford Science Enterprises

Most early-stage companies recognise the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) but translating this into practical action, particularly in small technical teams, can be challenging.

We are delighted to invite you to a webinar arranged specifically for CIC and OSE portfolio companies. This webinar focuses on what actually works in practice. Through a series of short, focused talks, you’ll hear:

· How investors are thinking about DEI today
· How talent leads design inclusive hiring approaches
· Real examples of what’s worked from portfolio companies

We’ll focus on specific, replicable actions, rather than theory or one-off initiatives, across the employee lifecycle – from recruitment to retention.

Who should attend:

  • CEOs, founders, HR leads, hiring managers and anyone responsible for building teams in early-stage science and technology companies. If you’re unable to join us, please forward this invite to one of your colleagues.

Speakers:

  • Hannah Gilbert, Director of Sustainability | British Business Bank
  • Sasha Scott, CEO | Inclusive Group
  • Clare Gumbley, Life Sciences Portfolio Talent Lead | OSE
  • Sharon Budworth, VP People & Internal Communications | Pragmatic Semiconductor
  • James Dodson, Head of People | Greywolf Therapeutics

Contact CIC for more information