Episode 30: The Business Consultancy Project
In this episode Steff Jones, our Operations Manager, is discussing the University of Portsmouth’s Business Consultancy Project, and how it can help local businesses, with Abigail Norman, Sailesh Pun, and Gus Kapleris who worked with Shaping Portsmouth on a consultancy project last year.
Criminology & Cybercrime student joins the Digital Resilience programme
Our Digital Resilience programme team has welcomed Maddie Rayment on a 10 week placement from the University of Portsmouth. Alongside this role, she is a second-year student at the University of Portsmouth, working towards a degree in Criminology and Cybercrime. Throughout her degree, she has developed a strong understanding of how technology can enable crime […]
Episode 31: Joe Taffurelli
In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries talks to Joe Taffurelli, Chief Operating Officer at Liquid Friday, about his journey from studying at the University of Portsmouth to his current position, the rise of Liquid Friday and their contributions to the city, and just what exactly is an umbrella company?
Wednesday 21st October 2026: Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum
Wednesday 21st October 2026 Shaping Portsmouth’s biannual Portsmouth Business Leaders Forum returns for the Autumn edition. We’d love you to join us for our 6-monthly update, exciting speakers and networking at Portsmouth Grammar School. Agenda TBA. This is an invitation-only event. If you would like to find out more, please contact Steff Jones, Operations Manager,at […]
Episode 32: Pompey in the Community
In this episode Shaping Portsmouth CEO Dave Humphries chats with Clare Martin MBE, CEO of Pompey in the Community, about the charity, their work, and the John Jenkins Stadium.
Episode 34: Retrain Your Brain
In this episode Shaping Portsmouth’s Operations Manager Steff Jones talks to Julie Gordon, Mindset Manager from Retrain Your Brain, about the business, mindfulness, and mind health around menopause, perimenopause, and Long Covid.
“Let’s Catch Up in the New Year”
Every year starts the same way. Out-of-office messages disappear, diaries begin to fill, and by February, conversations that ended with “Let’s catch up in the New Year” suddenly need to happen. Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 2026 Taking place on 23-27th February, the business week is the annual showcase and celebration of our regional business community […]
We’re looking for Business Mentors and welcome a new Programme Co-Lead
We’re looking for volunteer mentors to join the Portsmouth Business Support Service programme. Small businesses are the lifeblood of Portsmouth. They create jobs, drive innovation, and strengthen our local economy. But starting and growing a business isn’t easy. Many entrepreneurs face challenges that can feel overwhelming. That’s where you come in. By sharing your experience […]
Episode 35: Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week
CEO Dave Humphries talks to Aaron Butson from HSDC and Becky Miles from the University of Portsmouth about Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week.
Episode 36: Citrus Facilities Management
CEO Dave Humphries talks to Daniel O’Brien, Managing Director of Citrus Facilities Management, about the organisation and their work in the city and community.