Andy Curtis
Founding Partner & Director , Global Innovation Partners, LTD
Over the last 15 years Andy has led and consulted on numerous business innovation and economic development initiatives in the UK, USA and Canada, working with business, educational institutions, local and national government and economic development organisations.
Specialising in the field of innovation based economic development, technology transfer and commercialisation his recent activities have included the development and delivery of major regional and international initiatives such as angel and VC investment, intellectual property commercialisation, next generation broadband infrastructure, business incubation and acceleration, instigating, building and facilitating partnerships between the private and public sectors and academia.
Andy works extensively with the emerging and convergent technology business sectors as well as existing local, national and international organisations to create economic growth and a recognisable focus on cities and regions as a hub for innovative activity. He works at all levels of economic development covering strategy, tactical sector intervention and support including initiative design and delivery. He also delivers one to one business intervention for rapid growth.
Recent work includes:
In Europe: Economic development strategy and projects for Barcelona, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, Bradford and Sheffield Hallam Universities, The European Union, East Midlands Development Agency, Yorkshire Forward, Creative Manchester, Science City York, Designed in Devon, iNet South West, The Canadian High Commission, Plymouth Media Partnerships, BBC R&D, ARM UK, 802 Global.
In North America: Economic development initiatives for Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Disney Online Studios, WanDisco,
For 10 years he worked within the UK based digital and media industries including studio and production management for the UK television and film industry with Nickelodeon UK (BSkyB, Viacom inc MTV) in London and ITV/ Granada in Manchester and London and also in the music industry as a composer and producer.
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