About
A scientist-turned-business-leader with a Ph.D. in microbial biochemistry from Imperial College London, he helped transform Whatman plc into a global healthcare business that became GE Healthcare and has since worked in investor diligence and turnaround roles. He supports Level Eight investments as a board member or advisor.
Experience
- Level Eight VenturesPartnercurrent2018 — presentDorset, England, United Kingdom
- Burst Energies Inc.President and CEO2014 — 2018Grass Valley, California
- Progenta LtdBusiness and Innovation Consultant2003 — 2018Greater Cambridge Area
- The Technology PartnershipManaging Director - Acumen Biosciences Ltd2000 — 2003Greater Cambridge Area
- Whatman - (now a part of GE Healthcare)Director, R&D and Strategy1996 — 2000Maidstone, Kent
- Whatman - (now a part of GE Healthcare)Technical and Marketing Manager positions1990 — 1996
- Alcan InternationalProject/Product & Technical Manager positions1987 — 1990Banbury, UK
- Public Health Laboratory Service, CAMR, Porton DownSenior Scientist1980 — 1987
Education
- Imperial College LondonB.Sc., Microbiology1977 — 1980
- CNAAPh.D., Microbial Biochemistry1982 — 1986
- CIM | The Chartered Institute of MarketingDiploma in Marketing; Chartered Marketeer1990 — 1992
- Hardyes Grammar School, Dorchester, Dorset9 "O-levels"; 3 "A-levels"; 1 "S-level"1970 — 1977
Skills & more
Knowledge Transfer4Management7MentoringBusiness Strategy21Sustainability5Program Management10Technology Transfer14R&D18Due Diligence9Technology Scouting2Innovation Management18Business Development18
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Open InnovationFiltrationBiopharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyEmerging TechnologiesCommercializationLifesciencesConsultingStart-upsInnovation ConsultingManagement ConsultingInnovationFrom Richard's professional profile.
Colleagues at Level Eight Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Richard Philpott work?
- Richard Philpott is Partner at Level Eight Ventures.
Same school
Also attended Imperial College London484
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