MEC Podcast Series

Get ready to tune in! We're excited to announce the launch of our brand-new MEC Podcast Series, designed to bring you the latest in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Leveraging the power of audio storytelling, we're creating a fresh channel to connect with our community. Drawing from our wealth of content, established relationships, and previous podcast experiences, we're bringing you three captivating categories:

  • MECpreneur Talks - Dive into the world of startups with our successful alumni.
  • Entrepreneurial Skills Insights - Explore cutting-edge insights with our expert lecturers and student experiences.
  • Community Corner - Discover the vibrant ecosystem of MEC's partnerships and collaborations.

Stay tuned for engaging discussions, insider tips, and inspiring stories that will fuel your entrepreneurial journey!

All lecture and podcast recordings will be uploaded to this page in video format when released throughout the year, and audio recordings will be made available to on our sound cloud.

Taught Units Insights with Dr. Rob Martin

In this episode MEC Activities Coordinator, Laurent, engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Rob Martin, lecturer at MEC. The discussion revolves around two of Rob’s elective units: the dynamic 'Introduction to Sports Business' and the innovative 'Developing Enterprising Individuals'.

Throughout the podcast, Dr. Rob Martin delves deep into the array of valuable skills students acquire in these units, shedding light on their practical applications in the real world. He also emphasises the critical importance of self reflection, developing a personal roadmap and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.

Startup Talks with Harvey Lowe & Prithveesh Reddy of Arcube

In this episode MEC enterprise assistant, Nainika, is joined by Prith and Harvey, the brilliant minds behind Arcube, to explore how they turned their idea into a thriving business with support from the Manchester entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Discover how Prith and Harvey came up with the idea for Arcube and the story behind their startup, the role of technology in Arcube’s innovation, how they leveraged the entrepreneurial resources at the University of Manchester, including the Kickstarter Award, Accelerate ME, and the MEC co-working space.

 

Community Corner with MEC Entrepreneurship Champions

In this episode, MEC Enterprise Assistant Nainika sits down with Fariha and Meutia, two standout Entrepreneurship Champions from last year’s cohort, to discuss their journeys as student leaders in entrepreneurship.

Hear about personal experiences in the MEC Entrepreneurship Champions Programme. Discover key skills and insights and gain valuable advice for future MEC Champions.

 

Startup Talks with Sid Sethi

In this episode of the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) podcast series, we sit down with Sid Sethi, CEO & Founder of Specscart and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2024 honouree.

Hosted by one of our Enterprise Assistants, Nainika Sahye, this conversation dives into Sid's entrepreneurial journey, from starting Specscart while pursuing a degree at The University of Manchester, to scaling it into one of the fastest-growing eyewear companies in the UK.