B4 Meets Jo Stevens, Managing Director of Oxford Innovation
B4 Meets Jo Stevens, Managing Director of Oxford Innovation.
ABOUT JO
Jo was appointed Managing Director of OI in October 2017, having originally joined in November 2000 to open Culham Innovation Centre. Jo has over 20 years’ experience in the operation and management of incubators and innovation centres and has led several feasibility studies undertaking site assessments, developing operating models and has overseen the mobilisation and opening of many of OI’s centres. Jo is a regular speaker at conferences on innovation centre and incubation best practice.
ABOUT OXFORD INNOVATION
Oxford Innovation has an outstanding track record of success in incubating and accelerating high growth businesses through our network of Innovation Centres, providing the provision of specialist coaching services and funding support through our established investor networks.
With over thirty years of experience, the Oxford Innovation network continues to thrive and help in the development of businesses all over the UK. From children’s bionic arms to space exploration, Oxford Innovation has provided the community, network and knowledge to accelerate their customer journey.
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