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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speakers: Vala Halldorsdottir and Sesselja Vihjalmsdottir

If there were ever a slogan to epitomise entrepreneurship, it would be “Just do it”. Sadly, Nike nailed that one. But the key to being a successful entrepreneur is just getting out there and doing something. If you’ve got an … Continue reading

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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speaker: Rishi Chowdhury

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To Rishi Chowdhury, life at university meant more than drowning in essays and pound-a-pints. It was the best time to dip his toes in the entrepreneurial pool. Rishi says, “Ever since I was a child, I always wanted to run … Continue reading

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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speaker: Alison Hornsby

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Business is firmly about life and the family for Alison Hornsby. Formerly a hairdresser and beautician, Alison had to give up her two successful businesses after developing arthritis in her shoulder. But she also fancied following the footsteps of her … Continue reading

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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speaker: Emma Jones

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February mornings mean walking out into the dark, layered up like a Michelin man to combat the cold. Followed by a Bikram-style commute on the tube. Umph. Wouldn’t it be great to roll out of bed, coffee in hand, into … Continue reading

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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speaker: Sabrina Kiefer

Is back pain the key to understanding innovative entrepreneurship? It was for Sabrina Kiefer. A Venture Coach in the Entrepreneurship Hub at Imperial College Business School in London, Sabrina assists MBA students, engineers and designers to develop effective entrepreneurial strategies … Continue reading

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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speaker: Matthew Draycott

Become an entrepreneur. Become a teacher. Surely, these are such distinctive career paths that no one would find themselves deliberating between them. For, to be a successful entrepreneur you need the following qualities: Confidence to take risk Patience and perseverance … Continue reading

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NSEC 2012 Inspirational Speaker: Rajeeb Dey

Once upon a time sitting finals was the scariest prospect at the end of the degree. Nowadays, it’s graduating that strikes fear into the hearts of students. In the face of the ongoing economic instability companies are scaling back their … Continue reading

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Featured Entrepreneur: Shezad Nawab

Most entrepreneurs overcome several hurdles when setting up and growing a business. The ability to face these challenges and overcome them is part of the entrepreneurial journey and tests our abilities to innovate, lead, and push forward no matter what. … Continue reading

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Students are the Next Big Thing in Social Innovation

There’s no doubt that 2012 is going to be the year for social innovation. Talk of a double dip recession and more austerity measures presage a gloomy outlook for people dependent on public services and graduates looking for jobs. But … Continue reading

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Young leaders of change: Philippa Young

Can you imagine what it would be like to travel to far-flung places to experience new cultures, whilst making films? Perhaps, the ideal job? It is for Philippa Young, a passionate believer that you need to be inspired by and … Continue reading

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