Miles Kirby

Miles Kirby Email and Phone Number

CEO at Deeptech Labs @ DeepTech Labs
Miles Kirby's Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Miles Kirby

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

Miles Kirby's Current Company Details
DeepTech Labs

Deeptech Labs

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CEO at Deeptech Labs
Miles Kirby Work Experience Details
  • Deeptech Labs
    Chief Executive Officer
    Deeptech Labs Nov 2020 - Present
    Cambridge, Gb
    DeepTech 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.
  • Av8 Ventures
    Managing Director
    Av8 Ventures Mar 2018 - Jun 2020
    Palo Alto, California, Us
  • Oxford Capital
    Director, Venture Capital Investments
    Oxford Capital May 2016 - Mar 2018
    Oxford, England, Gb
    Investing in early-stage businesses and backing entrepreneurs who are solving big problems in innovative ways.
  • Oxford Seed Fund
    Advisory Board
    Oxford Seed Fund Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
    Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb
  • Ten78 Ltd
    Ceo And Founder
    Ten78 Ltd Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
    Providing Strategy and Business Development services to companies ranging from those at inception to mature companies looking for new areas of growth.
  • Arm
    Consultant, New Business Exploration, New Business Ventures Group
    Arm Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
    Cambridge, Cambs, Gb
    Working with ARM to help define and execute on new business areas.
  • Voluntis
    Investor And Board Observer
    Voluntis Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
    Congers, New York, Us
    Responsible for leading Qualcomm's investment in Voluntis, driving strategic collaboration and guidance at the board level.
  • Chargemaster Plc
    Investor & Board Member
    Chargemaster Plc Apr 2014 - Nov 2015
    London, England, Gb
  • Formula E Holdings
    Investor & Board Observer
    Formula E Holdings Mar 2014 - Nov 2015
    London, Gb
    Responsible for leading Qualcomm's investment in Formula E, driving strategic collaboration and guidance at the board level.
  • Callsign
    Investor And Board Observer
    Callsign May 2013 - Nov 2015
    London, England, Gb
    Responsible for leading investment in CallSign, driving strategic collaboration and guidance at the board level.
  • Qualcomm
    Managing Director, Qualcomm Ventures, Europe
    Qualcomm Feb 2012 - Nov 2015
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Driving 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.
  • Qualcomm
    Regional Global Business Development Lead, Emea, Latam And Mena
    Qualcomm Feb 2011 - Feb 2012
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Responsible 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.
  • Qualcomm
    Head Of Innovation And Business Development, Corporate R&D
    Qualcomm Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Reporting 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.
  • Qualcomm
    Head Of Product Management
    Qualcomm Nov 2004 - Feb 2007
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Built 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.
  • Qualcomm
    Director, Corporate Venture Capital
    Qualcomm Sep 2001 - Oct 2004
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Responsible 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.
  • Arieso - A Jdsu Mobility Solution
    Investor And Board Observer
    Arieso - A Jdsu Mobility Solution Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
    Responsible for managing Qualcomm's investment in Arieso that was acquired by JDSU in March 2013. Provided guidance at the board level.
  • A123 Systems
    Investor And Board Observer
    A123 Systems May 2004 - Oct 2004
    Novi, Michigan, Us
    Made original investment in A123 and board observer at the company. A123 went on to an IPO and peak valuation of $2B.
  • Iridigm Display Corporation
    Investor And Board Observer
    Iridigm Display Corporation Feb 2002 - Oct 2004
    Lead 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.
  • Wingcast
    Senior Manager, Business Development
    Wingcast Feb 2001 - Sep 2001
  • Qualcomm
    Senior Product Manager
    Qualcomm Apr 1997 - Feb 2001
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    Senior Product Manger for a QUALCOMM Handset, All Handset Accessories and Wireless Local Loop products during this period.
  • Autosplice
    Product Manger, R&D Engineer, Sales Engineer
    Autosplice Sep 1992 - Apr 1997
    San Diego, Ca, Us
    In 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

  • Harvard Business School
    Harvard Business School
    Building New Businesses In Established Companies
  • University Of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School Of Business
    University Of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School Of Business
    Mba
  • University Of Bristol
    University Of Bristol
    Electronic And Communication Engineering
  • Eastbourne College
    Eastbourne College
  • Cumnor House School
    Cumnor House School

Frequently Asked Questions about Miles Kirby

What company does Miles Kirby work for?

Miles Kirby works for Deeptech Labs

What is Miles Kirby's role at the current company?

Miles Kirby's current role is CEO at Deeptech Labs.

What schools did Miles Kirby attend?

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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