Miles is leading DeepTech.labs, a DeepTech accelerator founded with the University of Cambridge, Arm, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Martlet and Ewan Kirk. DeepTech.labs helps companies commercialise new technologies and makes seed investments alongside the accelerator. Miles is an International Venture Capitalist with experience in the US and Europe in Financial and Corporate venture investing. He set up and co-managed the €150m AV8 Ventures fund and ran Qualcomm's Venture Capital group in Europe. He also started and ran an incubator at Qualcomm in California and formed and managed the Machine Learning, Augmented Reality and Wireless Charging programs. He holds an MBA from University of California, Irvine and BEng in Electronics and Communication Engineering from University of Bristol, UK
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Chief Executive OfficerDeeptech Labs Nov 2020 - PresentCambridge, GbDeepTech Labs is an Accelerator and Venture Capital fund based in Cambridge focused on building the world's top DeepTech companies utilising the unique academic and commercial capabilities offered by the Cambridge ecosystem. -
Managing DirectorAv8 Ventures Mar 2018 - Jun 2020Palo Alto, California, Us -
Director, Venture Capital InvestmentsOxford Capital May 2016 - Mar 2018Oxford, England, GbInvesting in early-stage businesses and backing entrepreneurs who are solving big problems in innovative ways. -
Advisory BoardOxford Seed Fund Jan 2017 - Jan 2018Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb -
Ceo And FounderTen78 Ltd Feb 2016 - Jan 2018Providing Strategy and Business Development services to companies ranging from those at inception to mature companies looking for new areas of growth.
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Consultant, New Business Exploration, New Business Ventures GroupArm Feb 2016 - Jan 2017Cambridge, Cambs, GbWorking with ARM to help define and execute on new business areas. -
Investor And Board ObserverVoluntis Apr 2014 - Nov 2015Congers, New York, UsResponsible for leading Qualcomm's investment in Voluntis, driving strategic collaboration and guidance at the board level. -
Investor & Board MemberChargemaster Plc Apr 2014 - Nov 2015London, England, Gb -
Investor & Board ObserverFormula E Holdings Mar 2014 - Nov 2015London, GbResponsible for leading Qualcomm's investment in Formula E, driving strategic collaboration and guidance at the board level. -
Investor And Board ObserverCallsign May 2013 - Nov 2015London, England, GbResponsible for leading investment in CallSign, driving strategic collaboration and guidance at the board level. -
Managing Director, Qualcomm Ventures, EuropeQualcomm Feb 2012 - Nov 2015San Diego, Ca, UsDriving Venture Capital Investment in Europe for Qualcomm. Expanding Qualcomm's investments in Western European and driving new investments in Eastern Europe. Business Development for Qualcomm Corporate Research and Development in Europe. -
Regional Global Business Development Lead, Emea, Latam And MenaQualcomm Feb 2011 - Feb 2012San Diego, Ca, UsResponsible for Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa region. Developing and helping the regions execute on strategies to drive 2G to 3G & 4G adoption and increase silicon market share for Qualcomm. -
Head Of Innovation And Business Development, Corporate R&DQualcomm Feb 2007 - Jun 2011San Diego, Ca, UsReporting to the CTO, founded, staffed and ran group chartered with developing new business areas for Qualcomm with potential revenues of $1B+/yr. In addition the group also developed strategic direction for Qualcomm future technologies and development areas.Developed the Innovation Engine process that resulted in 8 highly successful new programs including; Qualcomm's Augmented Reality Program (Vuforia), Contextual Awareness, Processors based on the Mammalian Nervous System (Zeroth), Indoor Position Location (iZat) and Qualcomm's Wireless Charging program (Halo & WiPower).Led the business development and marketing for all non-air interface R&D project with a team of 10. Developed key partnerships and commercialization strategies and agreements for new projects within CR&D.Formed and lead a User Experience group within Qualcomm R&D. -
Head Of Product ManagementQualcomm Nov 2004 - Feb 2007San Diego, Ca, UsBuilt Product Management Discipline and Team within QMT the display division formed by the aquisition of Iridigm the company I had invested in while in the Venture Group.Developed Product Strategy and Definition of Product Roadmap. Co-lead the Marketing function. -
Director, Corporate Venture CapitalQualcomm Sep 2001 - Oct 2004San Diego, Ca, UsResponsible for venture investments from the QUALCOMM $500 million Venture Fund. These invesments are in start up companies with technologies and business models that can help drive QUALCOMM's businesses.The role includes identifying investment opportunities, working through the due diligence process to investment and then working closely with the portfolio companies to drive strategic and financial returns. This includes taking a board observer role in the portfolio companies. -
Investor And Board ObserverArieso - A Jdsu Mobility Solution Jul 2012 - Mar 2013Responsible for managing Qualcomm's investment in Arieso that was acquired by JDSU in March 2013. Provided guidance at the board level.
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Investor And Board ObserverA123 Systems May 2004 - Oct 2004Novi, Michigan, UsMade original investment in A123 and board observer at the company. A123 went on to an IPO and peak valuation of $2B. -
Investor And Board ObserverIridigm Display Corporation Feb 2002 - Oct 2004Lead Qualcomm's investment in Iridigm and then part of the team that lead the acquisition of the company. Post acquisition lead the product management group within the group.
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Senior Manager, Business DevelopmentWingcast Feb 2001 - Sep 2001 -
Senior Product ManagerQualcomm Apr 1997 - Feb 2001San Diego, Ca, UsSenior Product Manger for a QUALCOMM Handset, All Handset Accessories and Wireless Local Loop products during this period. -
Product Manger, R&D Engineer, Sales EngineerAutosplice Sep 1992 - Apr 1997San Diego, Ca, UsIn a number of roles including Product Manger, R&D Engineer, Sales Engineer. Developed new product offerings and ran existing business lines.
Miles Kirby Education Details
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Harvard Business SchoolBuilding New Businesses In Established Companies -
University Of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School Of BusinessMba -
University Of BristolElectronic And Communication Engineering -
Eastbourne College -
Cumnor House School
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Miles Kirby works for Deeptech Labs
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Miles Kirby's current role is CEO at Deeptech Labs.
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Miles Kirby attended Harvard Business School, University Of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School Of Business, University Of Bristol, Eastbourne College, Cumnor House School.
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