Mike Hodgson

Mike has extensive knowledge of the innovation eco-system in Israel, London and Silicon Valley. Over 30 years' worth of experience delivering innovation into corporates, has yielded £100ms of business benefit. 

Mike specialises in building bridges between startups and the corporate world providing invaluable business development advice and a UK presence for his international clients.  

During his role as Head of Innovation Engagement at BT, Mike laid the foundations of his strong business links with Israel, becoming a frontrunner in the exploration of Israeli tech and innovation. In addition to his role as advisor to two VCs, he also advises a global innovation services business where he’s engaged in shaping their Innovation Services and Strategy portfolio.

Mike is an active Innovation Evangelist and has influenced portfolio and supplier relationship plans in the areas of Enterprise IT, Mobile, Sport, Cloud and Security. 

Mike is a keen football fan and enjoys doing puzzles, walking, and sightseeing.