Innovation Leadership
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GRAHAM CHRISTIE
Some of the best things in the world come from combining unlikely ingredients, like the Scottish 'Slider': two scoops of ice cream smothered with raspberry ripple, nestled between two nougat stuffed wafers. Unexpected? Undoubtedly. Brilliant? Absolutely.
I work in the middle of another great combination, at the intersection of startups, government, and universities, building innovation ecosystems and aligning policy with real-world delivery.
It’s in this blend, sometimes messy, often surprising, that real impact happens.
This way of working suits me. I’ve had a lifelong appetite for pioneering in tech, from building corporate ventures to co-founding one of APAC’s leading TMT businesses, and co-authoring Changing The Game (Wiley), an award-winning playbook on business transformation.
What drives me today? Helping grow ideas and systems that combine to create engines of prosperity for people, industries, and the broader economy.
I primarily focus in two areas:
Startup & Scaleup growth ecosystems and programs across the public sector, enterprise and academia
Planning and executing ambitious growth agendas for SME's
OUTPUTS
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Shaping Partnerships and Alliances
Commercialisation and Growth Agenda
Thought Leadership & Advocacy
Market Representation & Ecosystem Building
GROWTH
STRATEGY
Market Mapping
Value Prop & GTM
Transformation Initiatives
Stakeholder Mgt
Trusted by
Speaking
I contribute in innovation and economic growth related forums large and small.
"Graham is engaging and insightful speaker. His content is thoughtful, well crafted and actionable. His sessions always deliver invaluable knowledge that leaves audiences empowered and enlightened. I would highly recommend him to any audience looking to change the game."
Ryf Quail - Managing Director. Comexposium Asia-Pacific
Not-for-profit UK Project
I am a founding partner of a NFP economic growth initiative for Scaleup businesses in Sussex here
