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Believing in Change - Strategies for Scaling Up
Podcast Series
From climate disruption and supply chain shocks to changing regulations and workforce shortages, businesses are being tested like never before.
In this special podcast and content series, BIC Innovation brings together experts to explore what risk looks like and what resilience really means in 2025 – and how scale-up businesses across sectors can not only survive but adapt and thrive.
Drawing on real-world experience supporting businesses across the UK, the conversation explores innovation, sustainability, leadership, and the strategic decisions that help companies stay strong under pressure.
Episode One:
Risk and Resilience in the Food & Drink Sector:
Insights from BIC Innovation
Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Linda Grant, Dr Louise Neilson and John Taylerson of BIC Innovation to explore how businesses in the food and drink sector are navigating risk, building resilience, and driving innovation. From supply chain fragility to workforce planning and sustainability, the discussion draws on BIC’s hands-on work supporting businesses across Wales and the UK.
Guests:
Linda Grant
Managing Director
BIC Innovation
Dr Louise Neilson
Senior Associate & Nutri-Wales Cluster Lead
BIC Innovation
John Taylerson
Scale Up Programme Lead & Senior Associate
BIC Innovation
Episode Two:
From Mine Water to Market Opportunity - Climate Innovation
Climate change is reshaping customer needs, supply chains, regulations, and the way we do business. But it can also spark innovation. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Rod Howells and Linda Grant of BIC Innovation and Nick Salini of Thermal Earth to discuss how Welsh businesses are using innovation not just to cut emissions but to protect their business, unlock value and lead the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Guests:
Linda Grant
Managing Director
BIC Innovation
Rod Howells
Executive Director
BIC Innovation
Nick Salini
Director
Thermal Earth
Episode Three:
Carbon, Climate and Sustainability
Building Resilience for SMEs
How can SMEs prepare for the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change? Host Gemma Casey is joined by Dr Rhian Hayward, CEO of AberInnovation, Stu Meades, MD of Greener Edge and Linda Grant, MD of BIC Innovation to consider key terminology around carbon emissions, net zero, and climate adaptation, and offer practical advice on what SMEs can do to improve their climate resilience.
Guests:
Linda Grant
Managing Director
BIC Innovation
Stu Meades
Managing Director Greener Edge
Dr Rhian Hayward MBE
CEO
AberInnovation
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