I've been in the business of technology for 40 years as an engineer, journalist, entrepreneur, advisor and as a mentor, and plenty of related roles. This has given me broad domain expertise across industry, government, and academia, touching on anything underpinned by tech: from semiconductors and IoT to smart cities, logistics, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, education, government and economic development.As a result I have developed extensive networks amongst technology professionals, investors and government departments in Silicon Valley, Europe, India, Middle East and South America. Career path from electronic engineer to journalist, corporate marketing, PR, entrepreneur, government tech advisor, non-exec and mentor. Key achievements:- Launched 32-bit configurable microprocessor startup ARC International in the USA and part of team that took it to successful IPO on London Stock Exchange.- Co-founded The Chilli in 2002, one of the first practical magazines for technology entrepreneurs and investors.- Technology specialist advisor and ambassador for UK tech to British Government’s trade and investment body helping companies do business in the USA, Brazil, India, Egypt and the UAE.- Co-founded The Next Silicon Valley, addressing innovation, technology, and economic development.- Public sector and charity roles, including University of Hertfordshire, University of Essex, East of England Development Agency, East of England International and The Rajasthani Foundation.- Various private sector including CIP (as non-exec chair, helping steer its sale to Huawei) and Hiyacar.- Founded TechSpark in 2002, established to help raise the global profile of companies like Dialog Semiconductor, Coresonic, Frontier Silicon, Jennic and IDENT Technology.- Senior editor of Go4Venture, tracking European tech scaleup market and providing resource for corporate/generalist investor ecosystem.- Mentor with London Business School, MassChallenge & Seedcamp