SmileScaff

For my last event of the year, I headed to London for GIANT Health Event 2024 The Innovation, Investment & Impact Show by Discovery Park covered a broad range of topics around commercialising life science research. And when I say their panel sessions were interactive, the questions from the audience were flooding in during the Q&As and the speakers had queues of people waiting to talk to the after! They also shone the spotlight on some of the emerging innovations from their Spark programme with their pitching competition. Well done to all the founders who smashed their pitches! 🏆 Katy L. - Ask Joan (winning pitch) ⭐ Linh TB Nguyen - SmileScaff ⭐ Dr Roghaiyeh (Rugi) Safari - RS&RS Scientific LTD ⭐ Rebecca Hyman Naomi Hyman - Pelvity Here’s some of my highlights and thoughts from the show 👇 Thanks to GIANT Health for hosting a great event, and a massive congratulations to Discovery Park for putting on brilliant showcase (also a big thanks for inviting me along!)      #healthcare #innovation #NHS #lifescience #GIANT2024 #Mowbi

My co-founder Dr Md. Anirban Jyoti and I joined the GIANT Health Event today at Business Design Centre, thanks to an incredible opportunity from Discovery Park and Renos Savva. SmileScaff was honored to be placed 3rd in the Discovery Spark program, earning us a spot to pitch at this prestigious event. Standing on stage, sharing our vision with a wide audience, and receiving both positive and negative feedback was a truly rewarding experience. It reminded me why I believe so deeply in what we do at SmileScaff. A heartfelt thank you to my amazing peers who joined today Lisa Rickers Dr Roghaiyeh (Rugi) Safari Maribel Montufar, PhD Yasmin Karsan Si Carty Nicolas Delalez Reza Salimi —you’ve inspired me with your energy, passion, and unwavering support. Wishing you all the very best on your entrepreneurial journeys! #GiantHealth #SmileScaff #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DiscoveryPark #PitchingExperience

It was great to deliver the Keynote 🗝️ on the final day of the Discovery Spark innovation growth programme at Discovery Park. Thanks to Renos Savva and Martino Picardo for the invitation and warm welcome, where I was happy to share insights into the world of medical diagnostics and my path to launching Lehane Consulting Ltd. 🚀 ☘️ Good luck to all the participants as they continue on their journey to deliver their innovations to market. Bioflares Ltd GutSee Peachy Healthcare RS&RS Scientific LTD Simplex Molecular SmileScaff Ultra BiOmics We are Eden Amino®Si Carty Amit Paul Jathoul Joanna Wiecek Yasmin Karsan Dr Roghaiyeh (Rugi) Safari Maribel Montufar, PhD Nicolas Delalez Linh TB Nguyen Asam Rafi Lisa Rickers Farirai Gora, Bsc, Dip CII, CSPO So good to reconnect with the wonderful Sylvia Stevenson Assoc. CIPD, CDE® again 🤩 and to make new connections with Liz Morgan Daren Booth Matthew McCann Naz B.Janne Bate Martin White Eyram Adjogatse Tom Midmore James Easley #Innovation #Entrepreneurs #BeMoreLuna

Over the last few weeks I have had the incredible opportunity to be part of the Discovery Park accelerator called Discovery Spark. It has been an incredible whirlwind over the last few weeks. Made amazing by my fantastic cohort: Si Carty, Lisa Rickers Asam Rafi , Linh TB Nguyen , Maribel Montufar, PhD, Nicolas Delalez , Joanna Wiecek , Ketaki Mhatre, Ph.D. , Lydia Konduah Dr Roghaiyeh (Rugi) Safari Reza Salimi Salimi Amit Paul Jathoul Farirai Gora, Bsc, Dip CII, CSPO. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to brainstorm, troubleshoot and problem solve. I’d like to also thank Renos Savva for the incredible program he put together and everyone at the Discovery Park team who have helped and supported the program. Some key takeaways: Sylvia Stevenson Assoc. CIPD, CDE® gave us a session on the importance of incorporating diversity when developing your business. Martin White gave a great session on sustainability and the reality of climate change if we don’t do anything about it. Janne Bate and her team gave a great session on the importance of whether you need to be the CEO. Daren Booth focussed on the role Innovate UK can play to support start ups with grants and business support. Tim Hewson focussed on patent law and intellectual property, in addition to highliting the nuances across countries. Eyram Adjogatse spoke to us about how to build a business development plan and the importance of stakeholder vision. Taryn Strong gave a brilliant talk on investment tickets and cap tables. James S. gave us an amazing founder story and demonstrated that one can build a biotech company and be successful. There were so many more sessions, all which gave incredible value in developing a company with the Healthtech/biotech space. The Spark program ended with us pitching on the last day. Here is a little video of how it went. Chris Broom Andrew Pledger Lucy L. Tom Midmore James Easley Matthew McCann Martino Picardo Liz Morgan Naz B. RS&RS Scientific LTD @DrinkAmino SmileScaff Ultra BiOmics We are Eden GutSee Health Simplex Molecular Peachy Healthcare

Feeling incredibly grateful to have been part of the Discovery Spark program at Discovery Park. This program has been a transformative journey, filled with invaluable lessons and insights that have already begun to shape the way we approach our mission. With Renos Savva leading the program, his experience in transitioning from academia to a successful business exit was particularly inspiring. His focus on discipline and making timely decisions gave us clear guidance on navigating the complexities of biotech. A huge thank you to the inspiring facilitators who shared their expertise and wisdom: Chris Broom, Kat Arney, Sylvia Stevenson Assoc. CIPD, CDE®, Tim Hewson, Andrew Pledger, Martin White, Philippa Clark, Janne Bate, Eyram Adjogatse, Mark Wong, Helen Banyard 🙋🏻♀️, James Easley, Taryn Strong, Daren Booth, Emily Abel, Liz Morgan, Kadi Kuuskmae-Perry, Ceri Cook FCA and others. Each session was packed with practical advice and actionable strategies, from building a strong team to mastering the art of storytelling. Special thanks to Mayer Schreiber, CEO of Discovery Park, for fostering this vibrant and innovative ecosystem. Martino Picardo’s strategic advice on scaling and growing biotech companies helped founders think about the future steps for their business. It was equally insightful to hear from the investor panel, including Naz Bashir and Matthew McCann, whose perspectives were invaluable. We are also deeply honored to have shared this experience with an exceptional cohort of peers: Bioflares Ltd, GutSee Health, Peachy Healthcare, Simplex Molecular, SmileScaff, Ultra BiOmics, We are Eden, and Amino®Si. This program is about more than building businesses—it’s about creating a supportive, collaborative community of innovators committed to making an impact. To anyone considering joining Discovery Spark: don’t hesitate. The knowledge, connections, and confidence you’ll gain are unparalleled. #DiscoverySpark #Biotech #Entrepreneurship #InnovationReflecting

Delighted to have SmileScaff selected as one of the 10 companies in the Discovery Spark program at Discovery Park ! I’ve completed two insightful sessions so far, covering fireside chat: The lost and founders, storytelling workshop, team building, and developing cultural competence in startups/spinouts, along with accessing key resources through Barclays Eagle Labs. Excited to apply these strategies to drive SmileScaff forward!!

Fabulous end to the Discovery Park #spark #startup programme last night with a super dinner in beautiful Ramsgate. Thanks so much for organising Kirsty Budden and for your hospitality on the night Renos Savva Martino Picardo Chris Broom Tom Midmore. The great thing about working in #sustainability is that it touches all industry sectors, including the #lifesciences as we seek to improve the lives of human beings whilst reducing our reliance on critical resources and creating truly #regenerative businesses in the process. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you Bioflares Ltd GutSee Peachy Healthcare RS&RS Scientific LTD Simplex Molecular SmileScaff Ultra BiOmics We are Eden Amino®Si Carty Amit Paul Jathoul Joanna Wiecek Yasmin Karsan Dr Roghaiyeh (Rugi) Safari Maribel Montufar, PhD Nicolas Delalez Linh TB Nguyen Asam Rafi Lisa Rickers Farirai Gora, Bsc, Dip CII, CSPO. Let's keep in touch everyone!

𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🎤✨⁣ ⁣ What a fantastic day at the Discovery Park Spark Programme 3! It was such a privilege to hear so many passionate, innovative pitches—proof that creativity and determination are alive and kicking in the startup world.⁣ ⁣ It got me thinking: what really makes a pitch pop and grab the attention of investors? Here are some key takeaways to help you nail it:⁣ ⁣ 🔑 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: Clearly articulate the current problem and how your innovative product or service is the solution.⁣ ⁣ 🌟 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Highlight what makes your idea special. Support it with data to validate your innovation’s potential.⁣ ⁣ 📈 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Investors need to see a solid business model and the ability to scale for future growth.⁣ Consider the diversity of your data and patient/consumer pool. ⁣ 🤔 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Know the landscape. Show how you stand apart and where your advantage lies.⁣ ⁣ ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬: Share what you’ve achieved so far and your roadmap for the future.⁣ ⁣ ⚖️ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Demonstrate thoughtful consideration for potential risks and compliance needs.⁣ ⁣ 🌍 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: In today’s world, sustainability isn’t optional—it’s essential.⁣ ⁣ 💰 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Be transparent about how much you need and exactly how the investment will be utilised.⁣ ⁣ 💡 𝐁𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮: The most memorable pitches come from founders who are unapologetically authentic and passionate about their vision.⁣ ⁣ Huge thanks to Renos Savva as always for your ongoing support and hospitality. It takes a lot of organising and encouragement behind the scenes to ensure these programmes run smoothly. Good luck to the cohort and I look forward to the winners announcement next week!! 🤞🤞🤞 Si Carty Samantha Martell Joanna Wiecek Ketaki Mhatre, Ph.D. Yasmin Karsan Lydia Konduah Reza Salimi Dr Roghaiyeh (Rugi) Safari Maribel Montufar, PhD Lynne Toogood Linh TB Nguyen Asam Rafi Lisa Rickers Farirai Gora, Bsc, Dip CII, CSPO Amit Paul Jathoul Nuno Honrado Janne Bate

I recently completed the Green House program with 4 sessions by Renos Savva and Andrew Pledger at Discovery Park, an incredible initiative supporting startups and spinouts like SmileScaff to shape business models. The in-person sessions were invaluable, providing me with insights from experts in marketing Maaria Ginai, recruitment, accounting, and Innovate UK funding. I also enjoyed connecting with other founders Naomi Hyman Sarah Mookapele Lydia Konduah Amit Paul Jathoul Paul Grant Steve Trim, learning from their experiences, and sharing ideas. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow and refine SmileScaff's strategy! with Linh TB Nguyen Rawan Almujaydil