Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023
We believe in Entrepreneurship for All. We expose students and graduates to entrepreneurship as a career path, fostering innovative thinking and creating talent pools for the local start-up ecosystem.
More than 100 colleges and universities participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), to shine a spotlight on their entrepreneurship programming, impressive student entrepreneurs, and successful alums. As part of GEW, MEC will showcase Manchester's entrepreneurial spirit and encourage individuals to get involved. With online and in-person events happening every day, from markets to celebrity speakers, there's an event planned for everyone.
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MEC Presents Global Entrepreneurship Week
Monday 14 November, 12:00 - 12:30 | Enterprise Zone 2.039, AMBS | Online via Linkedin Live
Kicking off Global Entrepreneurship Week, MEC is please to welcome Matthew Scullion, Founder and CEO of Matillion to launch our jam-packed week of activities as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023. This ‘in conversation’ session will allow us a unique insight into Matthew’s entrepreneurial journey and his motivation to start his first business at the age of 18.
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In Conversation with David Levine, CEO of Glenluna Ventures
Tuesday 14 November, 12:00 - 12:30 | Enterprise Zone, 2.039 AMBS | Online via Linkedin Live
Early stage entrepreneurs navigating the current investment landscape: David Levine in conversation with Prof Lee Pugalis In this conversational session, you will hear from the coalface of the opportunities and challenges facing emergent entrepreneurs and early stage startups; with the discussion focussing on the current investment landscape. Since the end of the ‘free money’ era and zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP), the propensity of startups operating at significant losses for years have been reigned-in, as angel investors, venture capitalists, and family offices appetite for risk is evolving in response to macroeconomic conditions. You will here how entrepreneurs are responding to the current investment landscape.
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Intro to Starting a Business
Wednesday 16 November, 15:00 - 16:30 | Enterprise Zone 2.039, AMBS
This workshop is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to embark on your entrepreneurial journey, whether you're interested in starting a side hustle, managing an existing one, or simply gaining insights into the inner workings of businesses to enhance your career skills. This interactive session will walk you through: The Business Model Canvas, Buyer Persona & Customer Identification, Business Structures, Identifying your Unique Selling Point and Value.
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People, planet, profit
Thursday 17 November, 15:00 - 15:30 | Online
Do you want to know how to set up a social enterprise and ensure your passion and purpose create profits for social good? Then this event is for you. Join us online for this two-part event where you will discover what it means to be a social entrepreneur, how to set up a social enterprise and how to assess your triple bottom line – people, planet, profit.
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Personal Branding 101
Friday 17 Nov, 11:00 - 12:00 | Students Union
We'll teach you how to identify your unique skills and experiences to craft your personal brand to boost your career.
In this workshop, we'll be covering: What is Personal Branding?, How to define your Personal Brand for your career, Improving your networking skills, Curating a Digital Presence.
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Societies Supermarket
Friday 18 November, 12:00 - 16:00 | Manchester Students' Union
Join us for our society-led makers' market to buy unique and handmade goods in the SU Foyer! Come and browse our stalls to grab some early Christmas presents whilst supporting your SU societies. No need for a ticket, just pop along!
