Lessons in entrepreneurship to learn from universities
Melanie May | 11 November 2016 | News
Charities can learn a lot from universities in terms of entrepreneurship and innovation, a National Business Awards judge has said.
Chester Mojay-Sinclare (pictured), founder and CEO of social enterprise, Charity Checkout, founded his company while at university in 2011 and is a judge at this year’s Lloyds Bank National Business Awards UK.
The awards are open to organisations of all sizes and sectors with an emphasis on excellence, innovation and ethical business. Mojay-Sinclaire will join a panel of 75 UK business leaders, advisors, investors, influencers and entrepreneurs including Sir Malcolm Grant, Chairman of NHS England and Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE; to judge The Duke of York Award for University Entrepreneur.
Shortlisting has already taken place and overall winners will be announced at this year’s awards and Gala dinner, which will take place on 15th November at The Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane.
Mojay-Sinclare said:
“Universities are leading the way in the sector when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship. Charities can learn from universities who are already great at driving and encouraging an internal culture of entrepreneurship amongst their students, facilitating partnerships with innovative organisations and offering in-curricular entrepreneurial training.”
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Melanie May is a journalist and copywriter specialising in writing both for and about the charity and marketing services sectors since 2001. She can be reached via thepurplepim.com.