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Global Taskforce
Entrepreneurs, the public sector, private sector and policy- makers unite to drive ventures forward
OXFO brings + taskforce to support ventures
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Experts from around the world join forces for OXFO Covid-19 Action Plan
When we put out the call to join our OXFO Covid-19 Action Plan, and pledge to do whatever we could to help our ventures help others, we were overwhelmed by the generosity, energy and passion of our community. Thank you to all our champions, mentors, judges, and supporters including:
Adam Stoten Professor Agnes Binagwaho Ajit Jaokar Akhil Paul Alexsis de Raadt St James Alex McPherson Amit Oberoi Angela Ahrendts DBE Angela Gichaga Lord Ara Darzi Arlan Hamilton Arunma Oteh Ash Rust Ayse Baybars Ben Finkel Ben Legg Ben Lewis Biz Stone Brent Hoberman CBE Brian Gibson Dr Bruno Holthof Cesar Jeri Sir Charles Godfray Charlton Mak Professor Chas Bountra Chris Chamberlain Chris Wearing Claire Davenport Colum Conway Danny Klein David Black David Buttress Sir David Dalton David Farquharson David Kell Dominic Jacquesson Drummond Gilbert Ed Lee Ed Matthews Dr Elizabeth Kiss Evan Sharp Farzana Baduel Nicole Cowell de Gruchy Niresh Rajah Nooman Haque Fintan McGovern Fraser Hardie Frederick Blackford Gabriel Fior Gayle Curry Dr Helen Routh Professor Ian Goldin James Mitchell Dr Jan-Emmanuel De Neve Baroness Jan Royall Jay Cee Straley Jenny Tooth OBE John Abel Josh Elman Jorge Hansen Joyeeta Das Julia May Dr June Raine CBE Justin King CBE Kal Patel Karen Hendrickson Kevin Roberts CNZM Laurens de Bruijn Marc Abraham Marco Peluso Marcus East Mark Evans Mark Graves Martha Lane Fox CBE Professor Martin Williams Mary McKenna Masha Feigelman Matt Lerner Matt Perkins Mike Sullivan Miles Young Mohamed Amersi Dr Nessa Carey Nicola McConville Nicole Cowell de Gruchy Nicole Vollebregt Paula Espana Dr Pegram Harrison Dr Peter Drobac Professor Peter Tufano Pradeep Kakkattil Raif Jacobs Robin Saunders Rudi Sellers Sangu Delle, Esq. Srin Madipalli Steve Lee Stuart Small Professor Sue Dopson Dr. Susanna J Dunachie Sir Terence Stephenson, FRCP Toby Coppel Vaidyanathan Kalyanasundram Vishal Punwani Professor William Scott-Jackson Yo Percale Amongst others...
"Many brilliant researchers across the University, have tapped into their networks in academia, industry, regulatory agencies, government and funding organisations, and have rapidly built large scale partnerships in order to fast track new innovations, including for example the production of new vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics and ventilators. The Oxford Foundry has similarly engaged the full breadth of our student body, alumni and investor network to create practical solutions. It is inspiring to see young talent using all their creativity, intellectual prowess, entrepreneurial skills and energy, to help patients across the globe in this period of global crisis." Chas Bountra, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation, University of Oxford, Advisor, Oxford Foundry Advisory Board
GLOBAL TASKFORCE
"As we move through this pandemic, we know the world is in crisis. But fresh insights, strong solutions, and new heroes of every kind are emerging. If we can harness talent, expertise and creativity, and put it to the greater good, then our post-pandemic society will be all the stronger. That is the work and everyone now has an opportunity to play their part. So ask yourself, how can I help? What do I know? What can I bring to the table?
Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner, Backstage Capital, Honorary Advisor, Oxford Foundry
"First and foremost, providing well-resourced, highquality, accessible and fair health services are central to our future global resilience. We must also remember our mental wellbeing and what repercussions the pandemic is having, particularly on marginalised and vulnerable groups. I’m looking forward to seeing the solutions that are submitted to the Rapid Solutions Builder. I will be looking for solutions that are viable and have a well thoughtthrough product or service, that are relatively straight forward to implement, and that have social impact at their core. ”
Professor Agnes Binagwaho, Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity
"Challenges around social inclusion and engagement have been dramatically heightened in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is critical now that we find adaptable, responsive and efficient solutions to tackle these challenges, and that we deploy and scale them swiftly to help the most vulnerable people in our society whose everyday safety and security is now even more compromised.”
Colum Conway, Chief Executive, Social Work England
"At this moment in history, it's imperative that we harness the ability of networks like Oxford for the greater good and for the future of society. We are currently engaged on two fronts. First, we are supporting our existing ventures already directly responding to the pandemic. Next, we are mobilizing this vast network of great minds to come up with actionable solutions to the myriad problems that lay ahead. We can all, both individually and collectively, respond to the challenges the world is facing at this moment. In doing so, we give ourselves the greatest chance of standing stronger together on the other side.”
“Now is the time to put people before profit. Our goal is to relieve pressure on our vital services, save lives, and make sure the wellbeing, education and livelihoods of our populations remain supported. The Oxford Foundry is central in mobilising and directing talent towards these goals, from both within the University and outside. In these challenging times, the Foundry is a beacon of light and ultimately, when the pandemic will pass the learnings imparted by the Foundry will prevail and the world will be a better place as a result."
Mohamed Amersi, Chairman, The Amersi Foundation, Advisor, Oxford Foundry
"The world faces a myriad of challenges to address the pandemic of today, and the uncertain world of tomorrow. But I know that these entrepreneurs, and the global network supporting them, will be fundamental to developing solutions that will allow us to build a better future.”
Alexsis de Raadt St James, Founder and Managing Partner of Merian Ventures. Advisor, Oxford Foundry
"This is a truly global pandemic. As communities, as nations, and as a world, we need to work across boundaries and across silos. This is the time for open-mindedness, transparent communication and shared endeavour towards a common goal. As our world is reshaped and reframed by this pandemic, we need to ensure that decisions about our future are inclusive, and everyone has their say in the world we want to create.”
