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Tech Clinic

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These sessions are designed to help non-technical founders develop their tech business ideas and move forward with their startups.

Richard Palmer joined the Edinburgh Innovations Student Enterprise team in 2023. While completing his part-time master’s in AI, he worked as a Data Modeller at Zevero, an early-stage ClimateTech startup in London helping companies reduce greenhouse gas emissions. His master’s research focused on Responsible AI, where he designed a prototype on Figma to support AI governance. He also has experience as a Business Analyst at Canada’s largest loyalty marketing company, LoyaltyOne.

Richard can provide advice on:

Getting started with product development
UI/UX and design best practices
AI system design
Digital prototyping with Figma
Identifying the required technical skills when hiring or collaborating

Please note that this service does not include support for specific coding challenges.

Session details:

Appointments last up to 30 minutes
Available online or in person

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After completing the booking form, you'll receive an email confirmation with a link to Richard’s booking page.

For any issues, contact richard.palmer@ei.ed.ac.uk or students@ei.ed.ac.uk.

Please note that this service is only available to University of Edinburgh students and graduates within two years of finishing their studies.

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