Published: October 7, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Ahead of FUEL Manchester on Thursday, we spoke with Bruntwood SciTech’s head of innovation and growth Hannah Churchman about moving the needle for growing businesses.
Before moving into innovation-focused roles in Lancashire and now Manchester, Hannah helped scale an EdTech SaaS firm to £3 million ARR.
Having worked in roles from technical sales to product management and managing director, she has done everything from leadership and marketing to product development and business operations.
“That was a brilliant learning experience and really taught me what it takes to build and scale a tech business from the inside,” she said ahead of the breakfast event at No.1 Circle Square.
“I understand the operational realities behind growth. I can relate to the challenges that entrepreneurs and scaleups face. I understand the difference between what sounds good in theory and what actually moves the needle for growing businesses.
“I think most importantly, it taught me that innovation isn’t just about having great ideas – it’s about execution, building the right structures, tech and teams, and creating sustainable pathways for growth.”