Inside Eagle Labs: Opening Doors for UK Startups

Welcome to "Ask The Expert", Silverstone Technology Cluster’s podcast. In each episode, we invite seasoned professionals and industry leaders to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for navigating the complexities of modern business and the advanced engineering landscape.    In this episode, we sit down with Owen Moran from Barclays Eagle Labs to explore what Eagle Labs is and how it supports entrepreneurs and growing businesses across the UK.  We unpack what Eagle Labs actually does—from providing workspaces and expert support to connecting founders with the tools and networks they need to scale. Owen also clarifies accessibility, highlighting that Eagle Labs is open to everyone, not just Barclays customers.  For STC members in particular, Owen shares how a more personalised, hands-on approach adds real value, offering tailored guidance and direct support that can make a meaningful difference to growing businesses.  Meet our expert:  Owen Moran, Barclays Eagle Labs  Barclays Eagle Labs are an entrepreneurial network supporting ambitious startups and scaleups. Our mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through our networks, support and expertise, tailored learning and programmes, to help businesses innovate and grow. We’re here to help you in your growth journey through our virtual support and physical spaces across the UK. Whether you’re at idea stage, starting, growing, or scaling, Barclays Eagle Labs can support.  Owen has worked in the banking and finance industry for over 20 years, with 10 of those years working across the Oxfordshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire areas. Having control of your finances is vital for businesses across all stages of the growth journey. Owen believes banking and finance conversations shouldn’t be feared nor should it be one that keeps you awake at night. Owen’s approach is to listen carefully to the objectives of the business and support them with their financial goals. Owen will also signpost other industry professionals where appropriate from across the Eagle Labs national network.  Away from work, Owen enjoys vehicle maintenance and light restoration projects, going to track days and talking about all things cars and engineering.    This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠TC Group⁠⁠. TC Group’s an Accountancy Age ‘Top 20’ firm of business advisors and accountants, providing quality financial advice and strategy, enabling you to achieve your business growth goals, safeguard your wealth, and maximise your tax efficiency. Our teams’ experience and expertise mean we understand the challenges and opportunities you face at a local, national, and even international level. We’ll invest time in getting to know you so we can provide proactive and tailored advice, supporting you in making the right decisions both now and in the future. We pride ourselves on offering more than the standard compliance services and straight-forward number crunching. Through our UK-wide network, we offer a multitude of functional accountancy and specialist business growth services along with personal financial solutions and legal advice, providing our clients with a unified “one-stop-shop” approach, saving you both time and money. With TC Group by your side, no matter how complex your financial situation may be, we have the resources and expertise to help you navigate it successfully. Recorded and produced by The Pod Collective.