The Founder’s Leap – From Idea to Execution

Join us for a 3-hour entrepreneurship event designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge to turn ideas into successful startups.

Hear from experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders as they share practical insights on launching businesses, overcoming challenges, and accessing startup opportunities.

Event Agenda

4:00 – 5:00 PM
Peter Grant – Entrepreneur & Startup Mentor, Chief Executive at WSX Enterprise
Session: Basics of Starting a New Business

5:00 – 5:30 PM
Networking & Refreshments

5:30 – 6:30 PM
Russ Taplin – Head of Business Strategy, Atlus & Bournemouth University Alumni
Session: Practical Insights into Entrepreneurship & Innovation

6:30 – 7:00 PM
Careers BU Announcement
Session: Startup Funding Opportunities & Careers BU Support

Host:
Alexie Wolfe – Faculty Officer, Media Science & Technology

Chair & Event Lead:
Vikram Srinivasan – President, Business Society & Asian, Arab and Ethnic Minorities Officer

Special Guests:
SUBU Full-Time Officers

Special Invitation:
Prof. Alison Honour – Vice-Chancellor & CEO, Bournemouth University

Organised by: Bournemouth University Business Society
In collaboration with Careers BU, BU Business School, AAEM, and Black Students Network.