CONTENTS
04 NEWS & EVENTS
News and events including a look at the top local networking meetups.
08 THE LIFE OF PI
Catalyst meets the man behind the game- changing Raspberry Pi.
Home to Europe’s largest technology cluster, our diminutive city has become a world leader in the fields of science and high technology; a hotbed of ideas, innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurial spirit recognised on a global scale. Cambridge Catalyst aims to chronicle that – from the fizzing start-up scene and the social enterprises making an impact to the small, independent businesses that bring character to the city’s high street. In this, our launch issue, we meet Eben Upton, founder of Raspberry Pi – the Cambridge-born microcomputer that sparked a revolution in computer programming and a success story which perfectly captures the unique dynamism of the Cambridge Cluster. Launched in 2008, this little wonder has now sold more than 25 million units worldwide, with the company recently opening the doors to its first bricks and mortar shop right here in Cambridge. We learn more about the remarkable life of Pi so far and find out what the future holds over on page 8. Elsewhere in the issue, we hear about some of the inventive approaches companies in our area are taking to team-building exercises, discover how Dyslexia Box is creating life-changing technology from its hub at Allia Future Business Centre, and get Sano Genetics to give us their business pitch. Enjoy the magazine and keep an eye out for issue two, which will be hitting stands at the start of July.
13 CRACK THE CODE
Fire Tech on creating a diverse future generation of digital creators.
14 SPACE EXPLORATION
We explore business spaces in the area, from co-working hubs to conference venues.
19 PITCH PERFECT
Local start-ups give us their pitch. Up first: Sano Genetics
21 THE NEW AGE OF NETWORKING Joe Glover on hosting and attending networking events successfully. 22 THE SPIRIT OF CAMBRIDGE A chat with the founders of local ginmakers, Cambridge Distillery 26 GOING GOOD & DOING WELL
The Cambridge social ventures making an impact.
30 TECH BYTES
The latest news from the fizzing Cambridge Cluster.
35 TALENT SHOW
Busy Bee Recruitment on getting the best talent for your business.
36 SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT
We take a look at how local companies are taking a creative approach to team building.
NICOLA FOLEY EDITOR IN CHIEF
45 BRAVE NEW WORLD
Autonomous cars are coming. What’s it like being in the ‘driving seat’ while the car does it all for you?
48 GOING PRIVATE
EDITORIAL EDITOR IN CHIEF Nicola Foley 01223 499459 nicolafoley@bright-publishing.com CHIEF SUB EDITOR Beth Fletcher SENIOR SUB EDITOR Siobhan Godwood SUB EDITOR Felicity Evans JUNIOR SUB EDITOR Elisha Young ADVERTISING SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE Sammi Bull 01223 499460 sammibull@bright-publishing.com
CONTRIBUTORS Douglas Ross, Charlotte Griffiths, Charlotte Phillips, Joe Glover, Kayleigh Bysouth, Matthew Gooding, Sue Baker
All us to introduce you to the city's top private dining experiences.
55 OUT & ABOUT
@cambscatalyst cambridgecatalyst.co.uk
A history festival, a day at the races and more in store.
DESIGN & PRODUCTION DESIGN DIRECTOR Andy Jennings EDITORIAL DESIGN Alan Gray AD PRODUCTION Man-Wai Wong catalystads@bright-publishing.com
56 OUT OF OFFICE
Weekends away that will make the most of your annual leave.
MANAGING DIRECTORS Andy Brogden & Matt Pluck 01223 499450
58 CAMBRIDGE STYLE
Contactless shirts, plus the local cyclewear brand that will make you the envy of the peloton.
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