CBC Innovation Breakfast: A toolkit for founders – Mark Rogers
Event details
- When: 8.30-9.30am, Wednesday 22nd October 2025
- Where: Seminar Room 18, University of Cambridge Clinical School, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0SP (Find it on What3Words)
- Pastries and refreshments provided
You have an idea, but do you have a business? And is it investable? A toolkit for founders
Every breakthrough starts with an idea. But how do you know if your idea can become a viable business, and whether it’s something investors will want to back?
At this Innovation Breakfast we’re joined by Mark Rogers of GroundedAI, who will share insights into what makes a venture investable, the questions founders should be asking themselves, and the pitfalls to avoid. His experience mentoring and supporting early-stage companies brings a practical edge to this session, giving you tools you can apply straight away to test your thinking and strengthen your strategy. Mark currently hosts a monthly Office Hours Commercialisation session at the Glasshouse, which provides founders with insights from the experts – completely free of charge.
Expect a candid discussion about:
- The difference between having a great idea and building a great business
- The key questions investors ask and how to answer them
- Common pitfalls for early-stage founders
- Tools you can use to test, refine, and de-risk your business model
About Mark
Mark Rogers is Director of Business Development at GroundedAI
He is an experienced product executive specialising in AI/ML, who brings a wealth of experience from Amazon, BBC, and Oracle.
As a serial entrepreneur, Mark has successfully built and exited companies in the data analytics space. Mark is leveraging his deep expertise in product development and strategy to drive growth.
About our innovation breakfasts
Our Innovation Breakfast series brings together aspiring innovators and clinicians with expert speakers to explore what it takes to turn a great idea into something that can make a difference for patients.
From industry partners and technical specialists to those who have been successful entrepreneurs with a story to share, join us to network, learn and enjoy a pastry.
Who Should Come?
We encourage attendance from:
- Staff across our partner organisations
- Professionals focused on service improvement
- Leaders in strategy, policy, and partnerships
- Colleagues working on public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE)
If you would like to be involved in a future Innovation Breakfast, contact comms@cuhp.org.uk.
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