THE CORNWALL LECTURE WITH PLYMOUTH UNIVERSITY
THE CORNWALL LECTURE 2014 18th November 2014 at 6pm in the Hall for Cornwall, Truro.
We would like to invite you and a guest to the first in a revived “Annual Cornwall Lecture” series at the Hall for Cornwall on 18th November 2014 at 6pm (until 7:45pm). This year’s lecture entitled:
“Our new Industrial Revolution: Opportunity for One and All” will be given by Californian entrepreneur, businessman, government advisor and former “Dragon”, Doug Richard. Drawing inspiration from the Cornish motto “for one and all”, Doug will focus on how new technologies are in the process of transforming all businesses and how by exploiting them, Cornwall can once again become a beacon of prosperity. We hope Doug will be joined on stage by representatives from the Agricultural, Marine, Software and Tourism sectors for some lively interactive debate over the future of the Duchy. With his world view of our businesses, he is sure to challenge us – one and all – to do things differently! About Doug: Born in the USA, Doug built and then sold a number of major software companies in the US, before moving to the UK in 2001. He has many years of experience launching new enterprises into uncertain markets and teaching aspiring entrepreneurs the skills they need for success in business. Co‑founder of investment society, The Cambridge Angels, responsible for a large number of the “Cambridge Phenomenon” success stories, Doug became known to millions of people through his appearances on the BBC programme Dragons’ Den where his pragmatic and forthright approach to exploring participants business models made a memorable addition to the programme. In recognition of his encouragement of start-up businesses, Doug was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion in 2006. In order to share his experience with a broader audience, he founded the not-for-profit School for Startups in 2008. This social enterprise is focused on teaching entrepreneurship across the country which now successfully operates across the South West. In 2012 Doug was asked by the coalition government to undertake a review of Apprenticeships, with the pragmatic results being quickly implemented. Doug has been working closely with Plymouth University for some time, and in recognition of his work with businesses was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2013.
We hope that you will be able to join us for this evening of interesting, inspirational and lively debate. Registration for this event is free of charge and treated on a first come first served basis. To register for this event click on the link below
www.surveymonkey.com/s/CornwallLecture2015 or, if you have any questions about this event, please email cornwalllecture@plymouth.ac.uk Plymouth University brings this lecture to you in partnership with Stephens Scown LLP. In keeping with the University’s long tradition of working in partnership in Cornwall, we have asked our Truro & Penwith & Cornwall College academic partners, and the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce to invite guests too. You may therefore receive this invite more than once.