{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6751937b8b479bb7df30e414/67b503eeef66dc14d1ef57a3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"An idea became a reality and CPI was born","description":"<p>In this opening episode, we sit down for a conversation with Frank Millar, CEO, and Nigel Perry MBE FREng, board member and former CEO of CPI, to dive deep into the incredible 20-year story of CPI and the North East's transformation from the waning backbone of industrial Britain to an innovation powerhouse for regeneration and growth.</p><p><br></p><p>How did it all start? What political and economic factors contributed to the creation of CPI? And how do CPI's humble beginnings compare to its impact within the current innovation ecosystem? Listen to this in-depth conversation revisiting 2003 to tell the the fascinating story of innovation that is CPI.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about CPI’s impact: <a href=\"https://www.uk-cpi.com/blog/20-years-of-invigorating-local-communities\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.uk-cpi.com/blog/20-years-of-invigorating-local-communities</a></p><p><br></p><p>-----------</p><p><br></p><p>Explore more incredible stories from people and businesses in innovation:</p><p>LinkedIn – <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-cpi/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">/&nbsp;uk-cpi</a></p><p>Instagram – <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ukcpi/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">/&nbsp;ukcpi</a></p><p>Facebook – <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ukCPI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">/&nbsp;ukcpi</a></p><p>Twitter – <a href=\"https://x.com/ukCPI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">/&nbsp;ukcpi</a></p><p><br></p><p>-----------</p><p><br></p><p>Let's innovate together: <a href=\"https://www.uk-cpi.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.uk-cpi.com</a></p>","author_name":"CPI"}