Rupert Baines

Rupert was Entrepreneur in Residence,  with a Deeptech focus.

Rupert is a seasoned start-up entrepreneur and CEO. He has had leadership roles or founded a number of technology companies and been involved in three successful exits.

Rupert is currently Chair of Forefront RF, a CIC portfolio company.

He was CEO of UltraSoc, developing semiconductor IP for system development, cybersecurity and analytics, sold to Siemens. He was then CMO of Codasip, licensing "RISC-V processors with a twist". He has also worked for Picochip (as CMO), Analog Devices and Cambridge Consultants.

Rupert has a BSc and postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Engineering from Hull University and an MBA from IESE. He is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the IET (FIET) as well as a Fellow of Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Rupert is also an Associate Fellow at Homerton College.