Pride in neuro-divergence & preserving endangered species with Tullis Matson

Episode Description:This week on the show, Andrew meets founder, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Tullis Matson.Tullis Matson is Managing Director of the award winning Stallion AI Services which is one of the most successful stallion collection centres in Europe. In 2020, Tullis established a charity, called Nature’s SAFE, which is Europe’s only living Biobank and is aimed at assisting in the conservation of the worlds’ most rare and endangered species through regenerative cryo-preservation.In their chat, Tullis opens up about his difficult experience in education growing up. Tullis also explains why he sees his dyslexia as the reason behind his excellent communication skills and Andrew asks him what cryopreservation really entails.Top Quotes:“Never be ashamed to be dyslexic. Nowadays companies are actually looking for that different dynamic. That out of the box thinking.” - Tullis MatsonAbout the host:The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.About the guest:Tullis Matson is Managing Director of award winning Stallion AI Services - Stallion AI Services.Stallion AI Services Ltd is one of the most successful stallion collection centres in Europe, offering semen collection services, fertility assessment and worldwide semen export. Tullis has practiced Artificial Insemination (AI) in stallions and freezing semen for over 30 years. Tullis works with organisations such as Chester Zoo to help cryopreserve semen from endangered species. In 2011 he received the Marsh Christian Award for Conservation in Genetic Bio-Diversity. In 2020 he established a charity, Nature’s SAFE, Europe’s only living Biobank, aimed at assisting in the conservation of the worlds’ most rare and endangered species through regenerative cryopreservation. In April 2022 he was honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, for his excellence in Innovation.Resources:www.natures-safe.comhttp://theinvisiblegift.com/https://www.kitall.co.uk/https://www.onefineplay.com/