Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Manish Joshi chats to University of Strathclyde Alum Rebecca Pick, Founder of Pick Protection. They discuss the benefits of starting a business as a student, alongside the challenges of finding a work/life balance whilst growing a business. Rebecca also highlights her journey in accessing entrepreneurial support from the University Strathclyde, and her new partnership with the University and the launch of Strathclyde SOS which is now available for all staff and students.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

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In this special end of year episode, we included the highlights of Inspiring Conversations podcast episodes from the past year. We hear from inspirational entrepreneurs Dr Susie Mitchell, Susan Aktemel, Neil Logan, Ian Ritchie, Clare Nelson, and Gurjit Singh Lalli. Watch for some fantastic advice and insights from these innovative leaders.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

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LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

For June's Inspiring Conversation, Strathclyde Inspire sat down with Ian Ritchie, one of Scotland's leading entrepreneurs. Over the last 30 years, Ian has helped to build Scotland as a centre for high growth technology companies. We were delighted to learn more about Ian's career journey to date and his role as a University of Strathclyde Senior Enterprise Fellow.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

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LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

We sat down again with Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde colleagues, Lucrezia Casulli, Emilee Lauran Simmons and Suzanne Mawson. On the back of the last episode, this time they discussed what is meant by the term 'entrepreneurial mindset', changing perceptions of 'failure' and 'success', overcoming the fear of taking risks, and self-reflection!

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

Director of the Glasgow City Innovation District, Alisdair Gunn, sat down with Neil Logan, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of digital technology specialist, Incremental Group. Neil is a Senior Enterprise Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, where he is working with Strathclyde Inspire to help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Neil outlines his career journey to date, offers advice to budding entrepreneurs, and shares what excites him in the future of tech innovation.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

Manish Joshi, CEO of Strathclyde Students Union, sat down with the inspirational Gurjit Singh Lalli, Curator and Founder of TEDxGlasgow, winner of the Businessman of the Year Award at the Scottish Asian Business Awards and Strathclyde Senior Enterprise Fellow, who is working to help inspire Strathclyde's next generation of entrepreneurs.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

As part of our new 'Let's Talk Entrepreneurship...' podcast series, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship colleagues, Lucrezia Casulli, Emilee Simmons and Suzanne Mawson, sit down to dispel misconceptions and myths about Entrepreneurship. They discuss the importance of resilience and overcoming setbacks, debate whether entrepreneurs are team players or lone wolves, and ask if entrepreneurial mindsets are hereditary. You won't want to miss this!

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

Strathclyde Inspire sits down with Susan Aktemel, Founder & Executive Director of Homes for Good, Scotland's first social enterprise letting agency. Susan is one of Scotland’s most successful entrepreneurs. In this Inspiring Conversation with Manish Joshi, Susan talks about social entrepreneurship, heart versus head in business and shares with us what attributes she thinks makes a successful entrepreneur.  

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

We sat down with Dr Susie Mitchell, Programme Director for Glasgow City of Science and Innovation.

Susie is an inspirational entrepreneurial leader who, throughout her career, has championed diversity and equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. In 2016, Susie was recognised by Equate Scotland as a Leading Woman of Scotland for her contributions to STEM and Scotland’s advancement. With a passion for creativity and science, Susie is interested in how multidisciplinary working can generate radical, responsible innovation that tackles societal challenges.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/

We speak to Claire Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of Netball Scotland and Strathclyde Sirens. Claire is a truly inspirational and entrepreneurial female leader, who was most recently named 'Game Changer in Sport'. As one of the most influential women working in UK sport today, Claire is recognised for pioneering industry-leading advancements in women’s sport and has clear ambitions of where netball should be in the future. Claire talks to us about her entrepreneurial journey so far.

Strathclyde Inspire supports and encourages entrepreneurship in all its forms, so whether you want to explore your entrepreneurial potential, have an idea for a business, or are considering commercialising your research, we will support you at every stage of your journey. Strathclyde Inspire supports any University of Strathclyde student, staff or graduate.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strathclydeinspire

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/strathclyde-inspire

Website: https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/strathclydeinspire/strathclydeinspirehub/