RTC Connects and REDA

Successful places do not stay successful by standing still. In this RTC Connects conversation, Mark Pearson from Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency (REDA) explains why Reading’s next stage of growth depends on more than a strong tech base.

He talks about technology, talent and trade, and why each one matters to firms building in the Thames Valley.

The conversation explores incubation space, access to finance, business skills, quality of life and the wider support that helps innovation reach market. Mark also reflects on the role of connection, clear storytelling and learning from failure.

For founders and tech leaders it is a practical reminder that strong businesses grow faster when the place around them works well too.