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This short but insightful video walks founders through the essential elements of a winning pitch deck. It explains how to structure a story that investors follow naturally: problem, solution, market, traction, and vision. The video uses real startup examples, making abstract guidance practical and relatable. It’s an accessible introduction for first-time founders who need clarity on what truly matters to investors.

A timely explainer that synthesizes major EU regulatory developments, including CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and the Green Claims Directive. It outlines compliance expectations, timelines and the implications for business transparency and

A professional training session explaining principles of dashboard design, narrative flow and visual hierarchy. It reveals how effective visual choices, like colors, layou and chart types, can guide attention and help audiences interpret data easily and take action.

This webinar dissects how KPIs can be more than just numbers on a report. It guides viewers through turning raw data into narrative, framing metrics within business objectives and using measurement to deliver clarity, persuasion and actionable insight.

A concise yet impactful talk highlighting why the shift toward sustainability isn’t just ethical but strategically essential. It features real-world brand cases showing how purpose-led positioning improves brand relevance, customer loyalty and ultimately profitability.

A structured virtual workshop that breaks down how to apply classic storytelling frameworks, such as the hero’s journey and emotional arcs, to brand narratives. Viewers learn to infuse meaning into messaging, align story with core values and spark deeper brand-audience connections.

Individuals who start their own businesses are motivated by many different things. Some people want the freedom of being their own boss or want to pursue their true passion. However, in the past several years, a new type of self-starter has emerged: the social entrepreneur.

A social entrepreneur is a business leader who sees opportunity in solving some of society’s biggest challenges. Whether it's protecting the environment, uplifting underserved communities, or launching philanthropic endeavors, these changemakers are proving that success isn’t just measured in revenue, but in real-world impact.

Why entrepreneurship matters 

Entrepreneurship is a driving force behind economic development, innovation, and societal transformation. It is not only the backbone of new business creation but also a mindset that embraces opportunity, creativity, and resilience. Around the world, entrepreneurs are shaping industries, challenging the status quo, and delivering value in ways that extend far beyond financial success. 

What is entrepreneurship? 

Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching, and managing a new business or venture. It typically involves innovation, risk-taking, and the goal of achieving financial and social value. While often associated with startups, entrepreneurship spans a broad range of activities—from launching a tech company to founding a nonprofit or transforming internal business units. 

At its core, entrepreneurship is about creating something new—whether it's a product, a service, a process, or even a social movement. 

Nearly one quarter of the food produced in the UK is lost or wasted every year – including over 6.4 million tonnes of perfectly good, edible food worth over £21 billion. That’s enough to feed the entire UK population 3 meals a day for nearly 3 months.

Not only is edible food ending up in the bin, but both our planet and businesses’ resources are going with it. Food waste is costing businesses money and contributing to climate change, accounting for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, part of the UK Food and Drink Pact, is a structured pathway to tackle this challenge. It enables organisations across the food supply chain to set targets, measure progress and take action.  

To move from pilot to scale, businesses are starting to embed circular business models into their core business strategy. 

Circular business models are more likely to succeed when tailored and integrated into a business’s context. At scale, circular business models are an opportunity to drive financial performance and deliver on net-zero targets. 

Integrating and gaining internal buy-in for circular business models based on business context and priorities

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