Aston Entrepreneurs Programme for Global
Entrepreneurship Week 2011
Click here to visit the official GEW 2011 @ Aston webpage
Aston Entrepreneurs is focused upon harnessing, aiding, developing and showcasing the entrepreneurial talent of students studying at Aston University.
What is GEW?
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a worldwide initiative that provides an exciting, supportive and inspiring environment for people to discover and fulfil their entrepreneurial potential. The aim of the week is to break down the barriers to starting or growing a business.
When is GEW?
This year Global Entrepreneurship Week will be held on 14th November until the 20th of November. The will be several events going on throughout the week here at Aston.
Global Entrepreneurship Week at Aston
Monday – What is Global Entrepreneurship Week / Ideas Generation Workshop
To kick of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Aston University will be releasing a video of Andrew Fiddaman, Managing Director of Youth Business International and organisers of GEW talking during a recent visit to Aston about why people should get involved during the week.
The Aston website will give a flavour of what people can expect from Aston during the week. We will also be releasing facts from the GEM 2010 (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) report which show how getting involved in GEW can have a positive impact on business start-up intentions.
Event – On Monday evening Aston Entrepreneurs are hosting an Ideas Generation Workshop, with David Bozward, Non-executive Director of the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) and a PhD alumnus from Aston Business School. The event is free to Aston Entrepreneur’s members and open to guests for a ticket price of £2.
For this event you must register on eventbrite as soon as possible:
http://astonentrepreneursideasgeneration.eventbrite.com
Tuesday – Entrepreneurship in the West Midlands
On Tuesday Aston will focus in on the importance of entrepreneurship and business start-ups to the economy. In particular we will focus in on entrepreneurial activity in the West Midlands.
Aston will release a video interview with Professor Mark Hart talking about what the GEM 2010 report tells us about the regional variations in entrepreneurial activity and the picture in the West Midlands.
Wednesday- Youth Entrepreneurship
Aston will be releasing two video case studies from participants on the BSEEN programme, who have set up their own businesses with incubator support from Birmingham Science Park Aston.
We will also have a video interview with Sam Wilson, current President of Aston Entrepreneurs. We will also be celebrating Aston Entrepreneurs and Aston Business School’s achievement in bringing the National Student Enterprise Conference to Aston in February 2012.
Thursday – Enterprise Education
On Thursday Aston will release a video interview with David Bozward talking about the skills that young entrepreneurs need to be successful. Aston will highlight the entrepreneurial support that is on offer at the University and Aston Business School, both as part of the curriculum but also through initiatives such as the 10,000 Small Businesses programme.
Event – On the evening the ABS Alumni Office will be hosting an Expert Perspectives event focussing on market research for small businesses. John Poole (MBA) and Angie Lowe, both Aston Business School alumni and market research experts will talk about their experiences of establishing their own businesses, and share their knowledge of market research to help participants understand what they need to consider when researching their market.
To secure a place for Thursday’s event you need to e-mail GEW@astonentrepreneurs.com
Unfortunately places for AE Members have now been filled.
Friday – Female Entrepreneurs
And finally, to round off the week we will be looking at the differences that gender can bring to entrepreneurial activity.
We will hear from Professor Mark Hart once more, explaining what the GEM 2010 data shows us about the differences in entrepreneurial activity between males and females.
Aston also hope to deliver a web chat for students and graduates to network with members of the Network of Aspiring Women (set up by ex-Apprentice star Jo Cameron). The Network comprises of many successful female business owners and entrepreneurs from the West Midlands.
Aston Entrepreneurs is focused upon harnessing, aiding, developing and showcasing the entrepreneurial talent of students reading at Aston University. Whether you have aspirations to be the next Richard Branson or simply wish learn more about the business world - Aston Entrepreneurs is the society for you. With events such as talks from leading business figures scheduled, you will have a range of activities to attend and numerous chances to build your network. We hope to be welcoming you soon.
