Enterprising Futures at LSBU

🌟 Igniting Innovation! 🌟 Yesterday was fantastic at the South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists Bootcamp + Lunching and Pitching Masterclass. Brilliant, curious, and ingenious minds came together to learn tips and receive support in communicating their passions and ideas in inspiring pitches. A big thank you to everyone for bringing energy and spirit to the workshops and lunch chats.

Hello, May 👋! This month promises to be filled with new opportunities and experiences for innovative minds. Get excited by the lineup of activities designed for you and the entire London South Bank University community of forward-thinkers, innovators and doers:  🚀 Apply today for the South Bank Works Incubator programme and join the free, year-long cohort to transform your vision into thriving businesses.  🧠 Dedicate time to your well-being during Mental Health Awareness Week (13th-17th May); engage with empowering social media posts here and share your experiences.   💪 Watch the South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists grow their passion into a successful start-ups that they will pitch to judges.   🗓️ Schedule your 1-2-1 appointment with Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and South Bank Starters team members. Receive personalised guidance, ask your unique questions, and find thoughtful support.  Visit www.lsbu.ac.uk/starters for links to get started.

Spring has sprung! And as we wrap up April and Stress Awareness Month, take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey, progress, and successes of the London South Bank University community of innovators and doers. Here's a recap of what you achieved and celebrated:    🌟 The first Product of South Bank Marketplace is shaping up to be an incredible display of new products, services, and customer engagement thanks to the outstanding first round of applications submitted.   🎉 Congratulations to all the talented South Bank Ignite semi-finalists whose hard work and resilience have paid off in the 2024 challenge. You're not just participants; you're pioneers! 🌿 LSBU students, grads, and staff celebrated our planet at Enterprising Minds: Earth Day; what an engaged community to contribute to vital discussions on reducing plastic pollution and enhancing sustainability innovations.   💷 Over £1K in start-up costs were requested for reimbursement, empowering our LSBU founders and freelancers to invest back in groundbreaking ventures.   👥 20 appointments were available to offer personalized guidance to LSBU innovators who are navigating through their entrepreneurial journey with confidence.   Stay tuned for what's next in May, and continue to thrive with LSBU.  

Are you a hungry innovator, freelancer, creator, social entrepreneur, or side hustler? Do you have a great start-up, freelancer offer, social enterprise, side hustle, and idea to solve a problem? This is the event for you! Join us for Lunching and Pitching! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 1 May ⏰ Time: Lunch 12 - 1 p.m.; Pitching Masterclass 1 - 3 p.m. Whether you've got a seed of an idea or an existing business or are simply looking to connect with other entrepreneurs over a free sandwich, this opportunity is for YOU! 🔥 What to Expect: ✅ Expert insights from industry professionals ✅ Hands-on pitching exercises ✅ Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals ✅ Delicious lunch included! Take the next step toward a future with a supportive community and the skills to present your vision. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/gKaBS7kM

As entrepreneurs, you can easily put your ventures before yourself; however, sustainable growth, success, and health come from balance. Take a moment each day (not just during #StressAwarenessMonth) to run through a 'Calm Checklist.' These are good reminders to help you manage your stress or understand why some days you feel more stressed than others.... and how you can fix that in the future. ✅ Have I taken a break today? ✅ Have I connected with someone? ✅ Did I sleep well last night? ✅ Have I moved or exercised today? ✅ What have I done just for me today? ✅ Have I stepped outside for fresh air? How many checks can you tick off today to manage your stress and mental health?

🚀 Ready to accelerate your entrepreneurial ideas and make your start-up, freelancing, social enterprise, or side hustle a reality? Join the South Bank Works Incubator and unleash your idea and business's potential! 💡 The year-long programme provides: - masterclasses to teach you new skills and help you gain confidence, - mentorship to help you identify and reach personalised milestones and goals, - community of other innovators and visionaries at LSBU, plus experts from the greater community, - free co-working space, information about funding opportunities, and more! Learn more and apply for this opportunity to grow in your entrepreneurial journey at https://hubs.li/Q02tlxFS0. 📈

Thank you so much to everyone who supported Monday's #EarthDay Enterprising Minds event. Your energy, passion, innovative thinking, thoughtful discussion, and community helped to create powerful summit for change. Special thanks to the panellists Meredith Rose Barr, Nisha Menon, and Susana Soares, and chair Gastón Agustin Primo for their time. Together, we can continue to take important steps towards a more sustainable planet 🌍

🎉 Congratulations to the South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists. Your passion, ingenuity, impact, and thoughtful insights into your customers and community are impressive. Your idea is on 🔥! Stay tuned to meet each of the 2024 South Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists and follow their incredible entrepreneurial journey.

🌍✨ Join us today as London South Bank University celebrates our planet during the Enterprising Minds - Earth Day: Planet vs. Plastics. Let's come together to tackle one of our planet's biggest challenges - plastics pollution. Explore innovative solutions, celebrate our progress, and commit to a sustainable future. It's not too late to be a part of this impactful conversation! Register now and join us in person or online tonight: https://hubz.li/Q02tlR5Z0

To all the London South Bank University innovators, doers, and go-getters - remember that even in the eye of the entrepreneurial storm, there is a way to turn the volume down on stress and up on self-care. Here are 5 more stress management tips to try this #StressAwarenessMonth: 1️⃣ Identify your stress, 2️⃣ Set limits, 3️⃣ Complete one task at a time, 4️⃣ Note three daily gratitudes, 5️⃣ Remember, you are not alone Take advantage of LSBU's numerous mental health and wellbeing resources throughout April - and beyond! See more 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02tlpJ_0