Dr Sam Whitehouse has a background in chemistry and molecular biology, and is experienced in bringing research to commercial realisation. He leads Newcastle-based LightOx, which is developing oral cancer treatment with the backing of Northstar Ventures.
What was your first job (and how much did it pay)? When I was 11, I set up a business washing cars in South London. It was really just something to pass the time and to get some more pocket money, but it ended up running for four years. Every weekend, with little cartoon adverts on flyers I was lucky enough to secure a number of regular customers. And I absolutely loved it!
Then there were retail jobs in shops, pubs, and bars and generally anything that would keep me busy on a weekend and make a little money. At the time I saw making a little bit of cash a way of gaining freedom to do all the other things I was interested in as a teenager.
