Spotlight On: Barry Singleton

Ever wondered how careers in tech evolve, and where innovation really begins?

In the latest episode of our Spotlight Series, Barry Singleton, in conversation with Stuart Clarke MBE, shares his journey through the tech industry and the opportunities created by Nexus, the University of Leeds’ innovation hub.

Barry talks about his path into tech, the fast-paced nature of the industry, and how collaboration is at the heart of driving real innovation, both for startups and established businesses.

“Be curious, have conversations, ask people questions, because I think there is a genuine spirit of helpfulness across our city.”

In this episode, we also explore:

• How Nexus builds a supportive community for local businesses and startups
• Keeping up in an ever-changing tech landscape
• How collaboration fuels new ideas and breakthroughs
• Recent developments at Nexus, from AI and Robotics to Health and MedTech
• Barry’s thoughts on how to grow local businesses and attract inward investment to the region

If you’re curious about where tech, research, and real-world impact meet, this one’s for you.

Watch the full interview here:

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