Welcome to the very first live audience episode of Northern Spotlights!

In this special short edition, our host Terry, is joined by Claire Willis (Team Leader at the STEM Hub), Ian Farrar (Founder of Microbusiness Unite), and Tony Robinson OBE (Co-Founder of The Micro Business Alliance).

This live episode was filmed at The Customs House in South Shields for Business Unite 2025 - a vibrant two-day event that celebrated innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. The event featured an exciting line-up of inspiring talks, expert led discussions, hands on workshops, local exhibition stands, and exclusive networking opportunities.

In this episode of Northern Spotlights there are some thought provoking conversations on the vital connections between education and industry. They also dive into inspiring discussions about the world of start-ups - sharing insights, challenges, and opportunities.

Watch and listen to the full episode on either YouTube or Spotify! #TezTalks