Sarah talks to Hamish McAlpine, Director of Policy and Engagement at innovation consultancy Oxentia. Hamish works with organisations like universities to help them turn research into real world innovations.

Hamish talks about

1. The thread of knowledge exchange running through his career
2. Why talking about pathways to impact can be less intimidating and more inclusive than commercialisation
3. What universities and elephants can have in common
4. The importance of good data for making sound decisions

Read the full show notes on the podcast webpage https://sarahmclusky.com/hamish-mcalpine-innovation-consultancy-director-episode-28

Connect with Hamish on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamish-mcalpine-a1400417/

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