In this episode, Sarah Collins, Head of SME industries at Barclays, is joined by Dr. Rotimi Alabi, Founder and CEO of RAB Microfluidics and winner of the Eagle Labs Innovation Award at the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2023. He shares his journey from academic research to founding a company that addresses equipment failure globally with innovative, real-time monitoring solutions. Gain insights into the challenges of scaling a tech startup, navigating investor expectations, and the importance of customer discovery in developing solutions that truly meet industry needs. Dr. Alabi also shares his thoughts on emerging trends, such as the role of AI and automation in manufacturing, and offers insights for aspiring entrepreneurs on the need for research and customer connection. If you have any topics or feedback you’d like to suggest, we’d love to hear them at disruptive@barclays.com Follow us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/showcase/barclays-eagle-labs/ Find out more about how Barclays Eagle Labs can support your business journey labs.uk.barclays/ For more information on High Growth and Entrepreneurs at Barclays www.barclays.co.uk/business-bankin…s/entrepreneurs Disclaimer: • Barclays (including its employees, Directors and agents) accepts no responsibility and shall have no liability in contract, tort or otherwise to any person in connection with this video or the use of or reliance on any information or data set out in this video unless it expressly agrees otherwise in writing. It does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any security, investment, financial product or service and does not constitute investment, professional, legal or tax advice, or a recommendation with respect to any securities or financial instruments. • The information, statements, and opinions contained in this video are of a general nature only and do not take into account your individual circumstances including any laws, policies, procedures or practices you, or your employer or businesses may have or be subject to. Although the statements of fact in this video have been obtained from and are based upon sources that Barclays believes to be reliable, Barclays does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. • Barclays has gained access to the speakers at this event for you to help with your independent research and business decisions. Unless indicated, these speakers are not employees or representatives of Barclays. The statements of fact and/or opinions expressed by these speakers are not provided or recommended to you by Barclays.