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How This Startup Is Printing the Future of Manufacturing, with Jake Hand | Rapid Fusion

In this episode, we sit down with Jake Hand, founder and managing director of Rapid Fusion, to explore how a fast‑growth advanced manufacturing business from Exeter is helping reshape the future of UK production. From launching Cerberus - a fully containerised, rapid‑deploy manufacturing system - to meeting global demand from defence and engineering sectors, Jake shares an honest and insightful look at what it really takes to scale a technology business at incredible pace. We cover: • The story behind Rapid Fusion and its rapid growth • How containerised manufacturing is transforming defence and commercial supply chains • Innovate UK support and the role of flexible funding in early stage innovation • The realities of scaling a business while managing risk, recruitment and global demand • Leadership mindset, focus, and avoiding “shiny magpie syndrome” • Why UK based manufacturing capability matters more than ever Whether you are a founder, innovator or future scale up leader, this conversation is packed with practical insight and real‑world experience from someone operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing. This podcast is powered by The FSE Group The FSE Group has been providing high-growth businesses with accessible market-gap funding since 2002. They work with stakeholders and partners, including British Business Bank, Funding London and Local Enterprise Partnerships, to deliver regional funding that supports job creation and economic prosperity. Visit the website to find out more - www.thefsegroup.com [https://www.thefsegroup.com/]