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CBC Innovation Breakfast: Mark Rogers

Wed 22 Oct 2025 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM University of Cambridge Clinical School, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0SP
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CBC Innovation Breakfast: Mark Rogers

Wed 22 Oct 2025 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM University of Cambridge Clinical School, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0SP
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You have an idea, but do you have a business? And is it investable? A toolkit for founders

  • When: 8.30-9.30am, Wednesday 22nd October 2025
  • Where: Seminar Room 18, Upstairs, University of Cambridge Clinical School, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0SP (Find it on What3Words)
  • Pastries and refreshments provided

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Registration isn’t compulsory but allows us to cater for the event

About our innovation breakfasts
Our Innovation Breakfast series brings together aspiring innovators and clinicians with expert speakers to explore what it takes to turn a great idea into something that can make a difference for patients.
From industry partners and technical specialists to those who have been successful entrepreneurs with a story to share, join us to network, learn and enjoy a pastry.

Who Should Come?
We encourage attendance from:

  • Staff across our partner organisations
  • Innovators and people with an idea they would like to develop
  • Professionals focused on service improvement
  • Leaders in strategy, policy, and partnerships
  • Colleagues working on public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE)

You have an idea, but do you have a business? And is it investable? A toolkit for founders

Every breakthrough starts with an idea. But how do you know if your idea can become a viable business, and whether it’s something investors will want to back? At this Innovation Breakfast we’re joined by Mark Rogers of Grounded AI, who will share insights into what makes a venture investable, the questions founders should be asking themselves, and the pitfalls to avoid. His experience mentoring and supporting early-stage companies brings a practical edge to this session, giving you tools you can apply straight away to test your thinking and strengthen your strategy. 

Mark currently hosts a monthly Office Hours Commercialisation session at the Glasshouse, which provides founders with insights from the experts, completely free of charge. Expect a candid discussion about: 

  • The difference between having a great idea and building a great business 
  • The key questions investors ask and how to answer them 
  • Common pitfalls for early-stage founders
  • Tools you can use to test, refine, and de-risk your business model Innovation Breakfasts bring together entrepreneurs, researchers

Location

University of Cambridge Clinical School, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0SP