Why are you passionate about business models and business model innovation?

When I started making films in the 90's I wanted to create a production company but every time I worked on a business plan, I couldn't see how one would make money. I started to experiment with different business structures but it was a challenge before digital. As the internet and film technology started to blossom I started to work more across digital and interactive content but always on the business side. Since then I have ran business workshops, unconferences, festivals that have been around theme of business models, strategy for the digital/creative sectors.

How would you best describe your level of expertise when it comes to business models?

expert

What's your URL?

http://Media-sauce.org

Who do you work for? What do you do?

I am the Theme champion for Business Models for the Creative Industries in the UK. A ridiculously long title but what it means is I work for the Creative Industries Knowledge Transfer Network and help to develop knowledge and resources across all the creative industries in the UK. https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/creativektn

My other role is I work as a business consultant enabling companies to develop their business strategy and model. Some recent clients include: Royal Shakespeare Company, UNESCO, BBC, Viadeo, Social Media Week London and some digital start ups.

What industry do you mainly work in (e.g. financial services, telco, utilities, public sector, academia, pharma...)?

digital, creative industries, NGO's,corporate

What is the size of the organization you work for?

1-10