Founders & Funders Monthly Event: Cloud Computing // Neuropathology
Join us on Tuesday the 4th of November 2025 for innovation and entrepreneurship-themed talks, followed by an informal networking social. Please note that spaces are limited. Approval is required for the talks, while the pub social is open to all.
📅 When:
Tuesday, 4th of November, 2025
🕓 Schedule:
16:00–17:00 – Meet & Greet with the Speakers
17:00–18:00 – Talks, Panel, and Q&A
18:00–20:00 – Drinks, Nibbles & Networking
🎤 Speakers:
Ian Hardingham (Oxford Brain Diagnostics)
Ian is the Chief Technology Officer of Oxford Brain Diagnostics (OBD). Ian is spearheading OBDs technology strategy towards cloud automation, designing and building scalable products that address some of the key challenges drug developers and clinicians currently face in Dementia and other Neurological disorders.
Prior to joining OBD, Ian was a highly accomplished entrepreneur, technology designer and systems architect. He was co-founder and CEO of Mode 7 Ltd, an Oxford-based technology and games developer and publisher. Mode 7 disrupted the online gaming space with their hugely popular "simultaneous turn-based" paradigm, headlined by PC Gamer's Strategy Game of the Year 2011 Frozen Synapse. They also provided CMS systems used on over 70 television shows on BBC, ITV, Sky, and others, as well as working in the physical interaction space, partnering with Novint Technologies on their motorised input device known as The Falcon.
Cezary Skarżyński (OVHcloud)
OVHcloud is a leading European cloud provider, known for secure, high-performance infrastructure and strong data sovereignty. Cezary leads the Startup Programme for the UK, Ireland, and Northern Europe, helping founders scale with discounted cloud credits, technical guidance, investor connections, and visibility across the tech ecosystem. He has supported many early-stage companies in raising and remains an active mentor, jury member, and speaker at major European innovation events including the European Economic Congress.
📍 Where:
Speakers Meet & Greet: Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LD
Talks & Panel: Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LD
Networking Social: Lamb & Flag, 12 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3JS
This series is a unique opportunity to connect with staff, students, and alumni from across the University with interests in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Our November 4th edition is powered by the Founders & Funders Foundation, with the support of our strategic partners: Novabook, Mishcon de Reya, and OVH Cloud.
🔗 Sign up now to secure your place – spaces are limited!
⚠️ Please note: The session will be recorded and shared online. If you do not wish to be recorded, kindly inform a member of the F&F staff on the day.
📩 For any questions, contact us at: [email protected]