Professor Andy Porter is a part-time academic and director of the Scottish Biologics Facility at the University of Aberdeen. He also holds exec and non-exec positions in several life science and drinks businesses in Scotland.
In this episode Andy shares the highs and lows of 20 years in academic entrepreneurship from his first big venture Haptogen to the portfolio career he has today, including:
Find out about Andy’s various academic and business ventures -
· Scottish Biologics Facility at the University of Aberdeen
· Therapeutic drugs company Elasmogen
· Diagnostics company Microplate Dx
· Microbiology company NCIMB
· Cultivated meat company Roslin Technologies
· Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid
· Porter’s Gin distillery
· Cocktail retailer White Box
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This podcast was a collaboration between the University of the West of Scotland, Converge and Sarah McLusky. The podcast team includes Orla Kelly, Adam Kosterka, Jen Black and Sarah McLusky. Proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24.
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