Research for Business (R4B) Dialogues: “Lost in Translation?”

​Research Alpha is proud to launch Research for Business (R4B) — a quarterly dialogue series designed to bridge the gap between research and practice. R4B creates a space where researchers, investors, and business leaders exchange practical insights on how to turn research into real-world impact.

​The inaugural session, “Lost in Translation?” explores one of the biggest challenges in research–industry collaboration: communication barriers. What gets lost in translation when researchers and investors talk about innovation, evidence, and value?

​Join us for an open, thought-provoking conversation with two dynamic speakers whose work sits at the intersection of research and practice:

​🎙 Dr Gillian Marcelle — CEO and Founder, Resilience Capital Ventures LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianmarcelle/

​🎙Dr Rehema Msulwa — Associate Professor in Major Programme Management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehemamsulwa/

​Together, they’ll unpack how values, language, and context shape collaboration — and how we can create better conversations that drive impact across both worlds.

​Format: 90-minute dialogue followed by audience Q&A.

​This event marks the first in our R4B series, setting the tone for future sessions where we’ll continue exploring how research can inform business and vice versa