The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre: Celebrating Entrepreneurship

29 Nov 2024

The University's Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) hosted a successful Global Entrepreneurship Week this November

From 18 to 24 November, MEC hosted Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), offering a diverse program of speaker sessions, interactive workshops, and its first-ever Startup Weekend.

GEW is an annual event that celebrates and empowers entrepreneurs worldwide. The MEC offered events throughout the week, catering to individuals at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey, from newcomers to those ready to scale their ideas. The events drew 263 students and delivered over 32 hours of programming.

The week began with the inspiring Startup Spotlight with Dr. Mehdi Boutagouga Boudjadja, the visionary Founder of Metofico. He generously shared deep, invaluable insights from his entrepreneurial journey from a PhD student to a Venture Further Awards winner, captivating the audience with stories of challenges he overcame.

Throughout the week, participants had access to a comprehensive series of professional development workshops and learning opportunities:

• A strategic AI Marketing masterclass conducted by Peter Dickinson, focusing on advanced methodologies for business development
• An executive Personal Branding 101 workshop facilitated by Jessica Lewis-Tatton, designed to enhance participants' professional presence
• The Ready, Set, Pitch! competition, providing emerging entrepreneurs with a platform to present their business ideas
• An essential 'Introduction to Starting a Business' seminar by Jessica Lewis-Tatton delivering strategic business fundamentals
• An insightful Neurodivergence & Entrepreneurship session facilitated by Matilda Page and Dr. Rob Martin, examining diverse entrepreneurial perspectives

The week concluded with the inaugural Startup Weekend, a three-day intensive program where 140 participants collaborated to develop their business concepts into viable ventures. The level of innovation and professional dedication demonstrated was exemplary.

The MEC extends its gratitude to the speakers, mentors, and participants who contributed to the success of #GEW2024. The professional excellence and collaborative approach exhibited throughout the event reinforces Manchester's status as a premier destination for entrepreneurship and innovation.

MEC looks forward to seeing the exciting ventures and connections that emerge from this incredible week.

“Entrepreneurship can be for anyone and everyone”. 

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