Explore every episode of the podcast BattleLab Podcast - Dorset Innovation Park

Steve Prior from Engage Marketing & Comms on the BattleLab Podcast.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevejohnprior/

https://www.engage-marketing.co.uk/

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Kevin Forshaw is the MD of DiP (Dorset Innovation Park Ltd) They have taken ownership of the Park onbehalf of Dorset Council.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-forshaw-586b1110/

https://dorsetinnovationpark.co.uk/

https://defencebattlelab.com/

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Lloyd Hatton MP for the South Dorset on the BattleLab Podcast with Nic Spence from Vaspba talking about procurement into the MoD, using the Dorset Innovation Park and BattleLab for UAV technology.

Lloyds Hattons Website:

https://lloydhatton.co.uk/

Nic Spence Website:

https://vaspba.co.uk/

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Melina James is from The Breath People, a former RAF Officer and now teaches Breathwork to reduce stress

https://thebreathpeople.com/workshop/

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Gavin Stone from Spy Q on the BattleLab podcast.

Welcome to Spy Q, where ordinary people unlock extraordinary potential and find a community that feels like home. Founded by Gavin Stone and James Foster, Spy Q brings together the world’s most elite intelligence operatives, analysts, and special forces experts from agencies like the CIA, MI6, FBI, Mossad, KGB, DGSE, and BND. Our mission is to share the strategic thinking, problem-solving techniques, and mindset of the world’s top spies with everyday individuals, empowering you to achieve the extraordinary in every aspect of your life—while connecting you with a tribe of high achievers who share your drive and vision.

Spy Q Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spyq/posts/?feedView=all

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Jo Rufus is from Dorset Council and came up with the Idea to create the BattleLab with Ed Ebbern. Jo has since retired but her work lives on.

https://dorsetinnovationpark.co.uk/

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Elaine Plested is the Founder and CEO of Copper Turtle, a business transformation consultancy that helps organisations improve leadership, operational performance, and sustainable change. With extensive experience across sectors including banking, insurance, engineering, charities, and defence, Elaine has led transformation programmes in the UK and internationally, working in North America, Central America, Africa, and Australia.

Known for her practical, people-first approach, Elaine partners closely with clients to build capability from within rather than relying on short-term fixes. Her expertise spans business transformation, organisational development, change management, strategic planning, and leadership development, with a particular focus on supporting SMEs in the engineering, manufacturing, and defence sectors.

Passionate about helping people and organisations exceed their potential, Elaine combines commercial insight with a collaborative leadership style, creating lasting change that delivers measurable business outcomes. Outside her consultancy work, she actively supports community and social impact initiatives, including STEM engagement and veterans' charities.

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-plested-6582a24a/

Website: https://www.copperturtle.co.uk/

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Lt Col Trev Bowman (Retired) who was the first SO1 at the BattleLab, now runs a business called Bowman B & E Consultants Ltd. They help starts ups navigate the defence industry and the MoD.

https://bowmanbeltd.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabowman/

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Nic Spence creates waterproof UAVs, made in the UK. His company is based at the Dorset Innovation Park.

website: https://vaspba.co.uk/

MilSpec: https://deltatango.io/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-spence-01a529114/

Your Host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Chris Isaac from Space AM talking about how the BattleLab helped his company become part of the UK Mod Defence Unicorn Fund.

Website: https://www.spaceam.co.uk/

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Ash is the MD in the UK for Noble Manhattan.

NM is a Global company that uses Neuro Linguistic Programming and other coaching methods to get the best out of you

Chat to him on Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-gordon-073011120/

Website: https://noble-manhattan.com/

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Dave is the Historian for 30 Commando. He has been doing research on 30 Cdo for 13 years. He has helped dedicate a room at Stone House Barracks for Ian Fleming, who was the creator of 30 Commando back in WW2.

links: Web: www.30au.co.uk

X:@IHistorical https://x.com/IHistorical

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-roberts-12599a393/

Ian Flemming: https://ianfleming.com/the-story-behind-ian-flemings-commandos/(a 3 part article I wrote for Ian Fleming Publications and available on their website through News Section)

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

John is the Plans Warrant Officer currently at the BattleLab. If you would like to come along on a coffee Morning to find out more about the BattleLab. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn how to collaborate with the MoD, other defense companies and academia.

It takes place on the second Thursday of each month. If you would like to attend, please book a desk via the website:https://defencebattlelab.com/

BattleLab Video: https://youtu.be/6mOLW3kYgz8?si=EBwnLdpqsnVv-KlC

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Gordon Fong the Master Networker for X Net.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonfong/

https://www.x-net.co.uk/

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Chris is a Former Royal Marine Officer and now runs a Design company called Hiatus Design focusing on web design, graphics & branding for the Defence sector.

Website: https://www.hiatus.digital/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophershirley1?

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Paul D'Arcy from Bravo Zulu Ai, creates training packages from Basics to Power Users.

Website https://bravozuluai.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-d-arcy-5a1293142/

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/

Dean and Henry work for Wurth Elektronik, they make specialist electronic hardware.

www.we-online.com

Your host Carl Osmond:

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnyendstate/