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First name

Roland

Last name

Harwood

Short profile

Connector and Collaborative Innovator

Longer profile

Roland has recently joined NESTA to head up a new programme called NESTA Connect which is all about exploring and showcasing successful collaborative innovation that disrupts organisational, sector or geographic boundaries. He is passionate about connecting people and ideas into new business opportunities, and has experience across both the technology and creative industries and in both the private and public sectors. Graduating with a PhD in Physics from UMIST, he started his career as an industrial research scientist for EA Technology focusing upon product development services for range of Global Utility companies including EDF Energy and United Utilities. Then, at IET he was responsible for developing new technology media publishing services including joint ventures with BT & IBM. Most recently, at LDA, he has worked with 100s of early stage technology companies through developing and launching a series of 3 business incubators and a Proof of Concept Seed Fund with 24 Universities. Also, for the past 10 years he has worked freelance as a music producer for SonyBMG, writing numerous soundtracks for TV and film, including for the film American Psycho and the Cosby Show.

Interests

Music/Piano, Music Production, Economics, History of Science, Travel to remote locations, Various Sports, Voluntary work with Chance UK.

Blog/Website

http://www.nesta.org.uk/programmes/connect.aspx