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