06 - The past, present and future of the Bristol entrepreneurial scene - (Nick Sturge)

Nic sits down with Nick Sturge to discuss his career journey from founding a company to becoming a pivotal figure in the entrepreneurial Bristol ecosystem. They discuss SETsquared, the birth of the Engine Shed and the city's tech cluster, touching on important subjects such as inclusivity, how the city needs to progress and the importance for smaller companies to have a board.

Nick Sturge talks us through his career, from founding a company, becoming an entrepreneur in residence at SETsquared, to eventually running the incubator and helping to form the Engine Shed in Bristol. Nick Sturge talks about how the incubator has contributed to the tech scene in Bristol and how entrepreneurs can benefit from the programme.

They discuss how businesses have propelled the city of Bristol to become a key national player for new business, and touch upon the future of the city. They talk about how much further the tech cluster can grow, and how Bristol fares compared to other clusters such as London. 

Both Nic(k)s talk about The Bristol Tech Festival. After Nick's entrepreneurial and sometimes risky past, Nic is curious to discover whether Nick Sturge had any failures and whether he would change anything. They finish by talking about business's looking to create a board, and what the next step in Nick Sturge's career looks like.

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