Liam Winder

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Innovation Lead - Robotics, Electronics, Sensors and Photonics @ Innovate UK
Sheffield, GB
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Greater Sheffield Area, United Kingdom
About Liam Winder

As an Innovation Lead at Innovate UK, I have over 6 years of experience in leading and supporting the development and delivery of innovation programmes and projects in the fields of robotics, electronics, sensors, photonics, clean growth, and infrastructure. My mission is to help businesses and researchers create and commercialise cutting-edge solutions that address the challenges and opportunities of transforming industries and improving the performance and resilience of infrastructure systems.With my previous life as a tech founder and multiple tech start ups I have a strong background in IoT, enterprise mobility, telecoms, SaaS, and wireless technologies, with significant knowledge and expertise in strategy, sales, marketing, operations, customer service, change management, project management, and service delivery. I have gained valuable skills and insights in engineering design, creativity, and problem-solving. I am passionate about innovation, design, start-ups, and building strong and sustainable relationships with diverse stakeholders across different sectors and disciplines.

Liam Winder's Current Company Details
Innovate UK

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Innovation Lead - Robotics, Electronics, Sensors and Photonics
Sheffield, GB
Employees:
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Liam Winder Work Experience Details
  • Innovate Uk
    Innovation Lead - Robotics, Electronics, Sensors And Photonics
    Innovate Uk
    Sheffield, Gb
  • Innovate Uk
    Innovation Lead - Robotics, Electronics, Sensors & Photonics
    Innovate Uk Dec 2023 - Present
  • Innovate Uk
    Innovation Lead - Iscf Transforming Construction
    Innovate Uk Mar 2018 - Present
  • Innovate Uk
    Innovation Lead - Clean Growth & Infrastructure
    Innovate Uk Aug 2017 - Present
  • Winder Consultancy
    Consultant
    Winder Consultancy Oct 2008 - Present
    Headline Consulting projects include: Ongoing fixed and mobile global network communications consultancy for major public WiFi provider, including commercial strategy and technical delivery (Global)Full Channel Sales strategy analysis for large public sector heavy lift wireless infrastructure provider moving in to rural broadband as part of BDUK initiative. (UK)Technical consultancy for international licensed 4G/LTE provider. (UK)Commercial and technical… Show more Headline Consulting projects include: Ongoing fixed and mobile global network communications consultancy for major public WiFi provider, including commercial strategy and technical delivery (Global)Full Channel Sales strategy analysis for large public sector heavy lift wireless infrastructure provider moving in to rural broadband as part of BDUK initiative. (UK)Technical consultancy for international licensed 4G/LTE provider. (UK)Commercial and technical consultancy for VC funded HDTV FTTC VDSL network. (US) Show less
  • Metafortytwo
    Managing Partner - Innovation Design
    Metafortytwo Nov 2015 - Jul 2017
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    We're like a startup, but for hire!MetaFortyTwo is a creative collaborative that helps you design, build, market, and grow. Together we help our clients rise above the noise, connect with their audience and build communities. We do this through a blend of design, creative marketing, strategy, smart technology and innovation to help our clients grow.We have a set of unique skills from building our own start-ups, working in corporates and helping non-profits. Put our skills to… Show more We're like a startup, but for hire!MetaFortyTwo is a creative collaborative that helps you design, build, market, and grow. Together we help our clients rise above the noise, connect with their audience and build communities. We do this through a blend of design, creative marketing, strategy, smart technology and innovation to help our clients grow.We have a set of unique skills from building our own start-ups, working in corporates and helping non-profits. Put our skills to work for you. Show less
  • Linktagger
    Product Development Director
    Linktagger May 2014 - Apr 2016
    Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Linktagger was an IOT (Internet of Things) company building solutions for the physical web. Our primary products were our Linktagger cloud platform and iBeacon devices. Linktagger connected physical objects in the real world to online information and virtual services.
  • Airangel
    Business Development Director
    Airangel Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
    Airangel has been providing public and guest WiFi solutions for over a decade. From market-leading brands to fast-growing businesses, they manage many millions of internet connections every year.At Airangel I worked across the entire product cycle, my main responsibilities were:Continually developing our brand and building increasing awareness in the marketplaceGenerating and seeking out potential new product opportunitiesDeveloping and managing relationships… Show more Airangel has been providing public and guest WiFi solutions for over a decade. From market-leading brands to fast-growing businesses, they manage many millions of internet connections every year.At Airangel I worked across the entire product cycle, my main responsibilities were:Continually developing our brand and building increasing awareness in the marketplaceGenerating and seeking out potential new product opportunitiesDeveloping and managing relationships with potential clients, influencers and key stakeholdersEvaluating new opportunities to ensure resources focus on the best opportunitiesManaging proposals, submissions and bidsMonitoring competitors and reviewing our offering in light of competitors developmentsParticipating in new business contract negotiations. Show less
  • Ripwire
    Managing Director
    Ripwire Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
    RiPWiRE was a fixed line and wireless communications business. It offered fixed, wireless, hosted and mobile communications solutions under one roof by drawing on its own infrastructure and relationships with multiple service providers and then wrapping these together under the banner and management of RiPWiRE.I founded RiPWiRE in 2008 with no capital investment and bootstrapped it to £1.2 Million of contracted revenue through the implementation of the UK's first FTTC VDSL network… Show more RiPWiRE was a fixed line and wireless communications business. It offered fixed, wireless, hosted and mobile communications solutions under one roof by drawing on its own infrastructure and relationships with multiple service providers and then wrapping these together under the banner and management of RiPWiRE.I founded RiPWiRE in 2008 with no capital investment and bootstrapped it to £1.2 Million of contracted revenue through the implementation of the UK's first FTTC VDSL network, heavy lift licensed and unlicensed WiMax services and major SaaS developments for the NHS and other public sector bodies. As well as these services we launched public managed Wi-Fi networks across the UK and launched our own MVNO with customers across the globe.RiPWiRE's various interests were acquired in 2012. Show less
  • Its All Ip Plc T/A On-Communications
    Senior Business Development Manager
    Its All Ip Plc T/A On-Communications Aug 2007 - Jan 2009
    On-Communications were a rapidly growing next generation, urban wireless Internet and telecommunications service provider, using proven technology such as WiMAX to bring affordable high speed symmetrical Business Broadband / Internet connectivity to UK business.My role with On-Communications as Senior Business Development Manager was to develop recurring revenue generation opportunities, this was mainly achieved by acquiring customers within their coverage areas throughout the UK via… Show more On-Communications were a rapidly growing next generation, urban wireless Internet and telecommunications service provider, using proven technology such as WiMAX to bring affordable high speed symmetrical Business Broadband / Internet connectivity to UK business.My role with On-Communications as Senior Business Development Manager was to develop recurring revenue generation opportunities, this was mainly achieved by acquiring customers within their coverage areas throughout the UK via direct and channel sales activities. My other responsibilities were to generate and develop larger scale opportunities which helped compliment the companies position in the market. Show less
  • Freedom4 Wifi / Bozii Ltd /Pipex
    Head Of Sales
    Freedom4 Wifi / Bozii Ltd /Pipex Dec 2005 - 2007
    BOZII was an independent leading supplier of remote communications (Wi-Fi) to Blue Chip Companies through to SMEs and individuals.My role with BOZII was extremely varied, Head of Sales my responsibilities included, sourcing customers, first contact, initial meet, solution build; managing new prospects through a technical pilot of the service through to full rollout to all global remote workers.My secondary responsibility includeded sourcing new VWISP’s (resellers) and… Show more BOZII was an independent leading supplier of remote communications (Wi-Fi) to Blue Chip Companies through to SMEs and individuals.My role with BOZII was extremely varied, Head of Sales my responsibilities included, sourcing customers, first contact, initial meet, solution build; managing new prospects through a technical pilot of the service through to full rollout to all global remote workers.My secondary responsibility includeded sourcing new VWISP’s (resellers) and introducing them to the BOZII service, once a deal was broken I then managed the VWISP through to completion of a reseller agreement, I then managed and work with the VWISP to implement the solution in to their product portfolio and help increase utilisation within their customer base. I introduced the company to the concept of Affiliate Marketing, since introducing this they have welcomed Hotel Express, WiFi.com and Wi-Fi Technology into the program which has given BOZII access to over 3 million prospects. Show less
  • Bt Plc
    Voice & Data Consultant
    Bt Plc 2003 - 2005
    I worked for BT as a Field Sales Consultant and also went on to manage the regional BTLB from South West Scotland to Preston; I specialised in converged solutions such as VOIP, VPN, LAN & WAN solutions as well as Voice systems from Nortel Networks, Lake Communications and Cisco. I also sold PC’s, web hosting, web building tools.I received regular training and development from Nortel and Itel ICT Engineers to ensure I had a sound technical knowledge of the systems and services we provide.
  • British Army: Korbr
    Infantry Soldier
    British Army: Korbr 1998 - 2001
    Carlisle, United Kingdom

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Liam Winder's current role is Innovation Lead - Robotics, Electronics, Sensors and Photonics.

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Liam Winder attended The Open University, St Aidans County High School.

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