This episode delves into the strategies that allowed Sam and her team to overcome challenges, embrace innovation, and build a brand that resonates with customers on a personal level.
Tune in to hear Sam's thoughts on confidence, customer trust, navigating niche markets, and what's next for Boost as they aim to make an even bigger impact globally.
If you're looking for inspiration, insights on entrepreneurship, or simply a story of strength and innovation, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Sam Jackman is the co-founder of Boost Innovations Ltd, a company dedicated to designing innovative breast forms for women after mastectomy. Inspired by her mother’s experience, Sam's approach challenges traditional designs, prioritising comfort, breathability, and recyclability. Boost’s patented breast forms, developed through co-design with women, are now sold across the UK and overseas, with partnerships including NHS contracts and high street retailer Bravissimo.
10 Insights to Innovation Success
Want to learn more about the science of innovation and how you can improve outcomes for commercial profitability? We're revealing '10 insights to innovation success' so that you can understand what it takes. Here are 10 short, bit-sized videos, packed with insights to help you understand the important aspects to consider when developing a product.
The Push and Pull of Innovation
This time Beth co-hosts an interview with Dr Angela MacOscar, Head of Innovation at Northumbrian Water Group Limited. Angela talks about her inspirational FMCG career journey, to adopting strategies within her organisation which include innovation ambassadors and the innovation festival, a version of Glastonbury and water utilities.
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Access and support in the medical device and life science industry
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Ian Newington, Head of Special Projects of the National Institute for Health and Care Research. Ian talks about the vast range of access and support for organisations who's work focuses on early translational research, clinical research and applied health and social care research.
How to foster a culture of innovation
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Jonathan O’Halloran - co-founder of QuantuMDx, former Chief Scientific Officer and inventor of many of its proprietary technologies. Jonathan talks about his entrepreneurial journey from lab to CEO, how to foster a culture of innovation and mobilising high performing teams.
The real-life highs and lows of product development.
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Amar Latif - entrepreneur, television personality and professional traveller. Amar talks about his entrepreneurial passion of Traveleyes and how he pivoted the business to develop and launch Companion Cane.
Enabling innovative start-ups and established business to thrive.
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Sarah Hex, Business Development Manager at Mercia Asset Management Plc. Sarah talks about how Mercia are embedded in the entrepreneurial journey to enable businesses to be supported, no matter what stage of the journey they are at.
Supporting product design start-ups and being investor ready
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Damon Bonser, CEO of the British Design Fund. Damon talks about his own entrepreneurial journey which then lead onto mentoring; and why he started BDF, a fund targeted at start-ups and growth for innovative products.
Soft robotics research and its application in the real-world
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Peter Culmer, Associate Professor at the University of Leeds. Pete shares his research into this disruptive technology and how it is going to make a significant impact in medical technologies.
Digital innovation and the pathway into the NHS
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Neville Young, Director of Enterprise and Innovation at Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network. Neville talks about the learning experiences from Covid, advancements in digital health and inclusivity in the future of healthcare services.
How Innovate UK can help accelerate innovation
This time Richard co-hosts an interview with Micheal Kipping, innovation lead of the Biomedical Catalyst for Innovate UK. Michael talks about funding support for businesses and academia who have a need to get products to market quickly within the medical technologies, life sciences and healthcare markets.