What Formula One Teaches Us About Startups and Success with Adam Parr, former Chief Executive of Williams F1
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What Formula One Teaches Us About Startups and Success with Adam Parr, former Chief Executive of Williams F1
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In this episode, Susannah de Jager is joined by Adam Parr, a barrister, entrepreneur, and former Chairman and CEO of the Williams Formula One team.
Adam shares insights from his storied career, spanning motorsport, venture capital, and climate innovation. From his tenure at Williams F1 to co-founding impactful ventures like Downforce Trust, Adam brings a global perspective to leadership, innovation, and the interplay between academia and business.
- (00:00) - Oxford+ S2 E7 Adam Parr
- (00:18) - Meet Adam Parr: From Formula One to Venture Capital
- (02:14) - Journey to Williams Formula One Team
- (04:24) - Challenges and Insights in Formula One
- (10:14) - Transition to Venture Capital and Innovation
- (14:29) - Climate Change and Innovation: The Downforce Trust
- (18:42) - Academic and Business Synergy
- (34:14) - Navigating the Oxford Ecosystem for Startups
- (37:13) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About the guest:
Adam Parr is a barrister, entrepreneur, and former Chairman and CEO of the Williams Formula One team. With a storied career spanning global mining, motorsport, and venture capital, Adam has co-founded and led numerous businesses, including Quantum Black (acquired by McKinsey) and Oxford Semantic Technologies (acquired by Samsung).
As a DPhil candidate and Business Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Smith School, Adam is dedicated to advancing innovation in climate change through ventures like the Downforce Trust. He is also the author of The Art of War: Five Years in Formula One and Total Competition: Lessons in Strategy from Formula One, co-authored with Ross Brawn.
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About the host:
Susannah de Jager is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.
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