PRIMED Researcher to Founder Showcase
| Dates: | 26 May 2026 |
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| Times: | 17:00 - 18:30 |
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| What is it: | Talk |
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| Organiser: | External organiser |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Andrea Winders , Ben Davies , Dr Farid Khan, Gorkh Singh , Dr Iryna Tytarchuk, James Reston , Jane Theaker, Joely Irlam , Natalia Schwartz , Ranvir Singh |
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Are you tired of traditional networking events?
Do you find it difficult to approach mentors in crowded rooms?
This event is for you!
Join us for 'Mentor Speed Dating', a relaxed and structured networking event designed to give you direct access to experienced mentors. Mentor details listed under speakers below.
The event aims to support those who may feel hesitant approaching mentors in large networking environments. The format encourages meaningful, low-pressure discussions, with mentors rotating between small groups to give participants the opportunity to connect and ask questions.
With over 200 years of combined experience, our mentors span academia, investment, venture capital, entrepreneurship, spin-outs, storytelling, and leadership consultancy.
This is your chance to meet some seriously impressive people, learn from their career journeys, and gain practical advice in an approachable environment.
Drinks provided during the event.
Register to attend
Hosted by PRIMED Manchester.
Supported by: Cancer Research Horizons | Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) | 5050 | Vellos
Speakers
Andrea Winders
Role: Head of life sciences at Investment in Manchester
Ben Davies
Role: Marketing director at PXN
Dr Farid Khan
Role: Investor at Salonica Infinity Fund | Serial Entrepreneur
Gorkh Singh
Role: Founder of Pharmalytical Services | Career Trainer and Consultant
Dr Iryna Tytarchuk
Role: Executive Director at ITFC | Founder of Women IN
James Reston
Role: Investment Manager at DSW Ventures
Jane Theaker
Role: Spin-out advisor at SpinXperts | Chair of the board at Invenirex
Joely Irlam
Role: Co-founder and Director of SpinXperts | Business Angel at Manchester Angels
Natalia Schwartz
Role: Medical narration voice | medical education
Ranvir Singh
Role: Senior Investment Manager at GC Angels
Travel and Contact Information
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Nancy Rothwell Building
Booth Street East
Manchester
