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No Need To Code

An introduction for how businesses of all sectors can start to use digital tools to transform their services.

Date & Time

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Location

The Shed, Digital Greenhouse

Using digital tools to assist with your business is no longer just limited to those within the tech sector. Whether it’s online booking calendars, automating invoicing or virtual scheduling these tools can assist with the reduction of overheads and improvement of customer service.  The increase of availability, reduction in cost and ease of use of these tools has meant businesses of all sizes can use them without the need for external developers or IT professionals. 
 
With so many of these tools now available, it can be difficult for businesses to find a way to start their journey. In this session Jamie Coleman will discuss the tools available and opportunities for businesses, giving some top tips for those looking to use these no code tools.

In line with the recent Covid recommendations from the States of Guernsey,

  • Please don't attend this event if you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell, or has any covid symptoms.
  • Take a Lateral Flow Test on the day of the event and only attend if you have a negative result.
  • Wear a mask - This is not mandatory but is recommended.
  • Sanitise your hands regularly, there are many hand sanitiser points around the DGH space for visitors to use.

Speaker Bio

Dr Jamie Coleman

Dr Jamie Coleman is a technology entrepreneur who has spent the last 20 years building companies. He began his career in cardiovascular physiology before setting up his own software companies.

Jamie is the CoFounder of CodeBase, the UK's largest tech incubator.  CodeBase companies have raised in excess of $750 million dollars of investment and created over 3000 new jobs in Edinburgh in the last 7 years. 

He was the Founder of the Turing Festival; a Board member of The Edinburgh International Festival; a Board member of ScotlandIS and is currently a Board Member of the Creative Industries Federation. He is the CoFounder of UltraHuman, a cancer drug discovery company which in turn spun out LockBody Therapeutics, Granular Therapeutics and UltraHuman Eight Ltd. LockBody Therapeutics has recently been acquired Jamie remains COO. He has been involved for many years in the interface between software, healthcare and investment.

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