The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report for 2010 shows that there is a high level of youth entrepreneurship i.e. amongst 18 to 24 year olds in the city of Birmingham. This is higher than the national average, and reflects the diversity of the city and the support available to graduate entrepreneurs form the city’s universities.
Today, we will be focussing on Youth Entrepreneurship and exploring what motivates young people to start a business.
Social Entrepreneurship
Aston Business School student Anisa Hahgdadi talks about her experience as a social entrepreneur. Anisa won the award for Aim Higher Associate of the Year for Aston University and went on to win the award for Birmingham and Solihull.
Last year she was funded by Sport Relief and Unltd to set up a series of dance classes and workshops for young people called Identity Dance Project. She now has her own dance group Identity Dance Collective who have performed at events across Birmingham. She was also shortlisted for a Champion of Change Award (Unltd) in the Social Entrepreneur of the Year category in 2011.
Top tips for Entrepreneurs
Aston PhD graduate and entrepreneurship expert David Bozward talks about the importance of youth entrepreneurship and shares his top tips for getting on in business.
Entrepreneurial Culture
Here at Aston we aim to create an entrepreneurial culture that supports and encourages students to feel confident in their business endeavours. Sam Wilson is the President of Aston Entrepreneurs, and talks about the activities of the student society.
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