The
recent STARTUP FORUM 2024 in London, supported by prestigious
organizations such as IBA London, BOSS Business Club, and London
Business Club as part of the International Business Academy Consortium,
has become a significant milestone in nurturing young entrepreneurial
talent.
The event provided a unique platform for students
to demonstrate their business ideas to an esteemed jury, including such
figures as
Andrew Azarov (Owner and Founder at International Business Academy IBA Consortium, Founder, Director, CEO at European Bureau for Business Development, Owner at BigBoss London Business School, Owner and Founder at MiniBoss Business School International),
Ruslan Kosarenko (co-Founder and Head of Immigration at Sterling Law),
Nadiia Karunas (Creative director, CEO at KARUNAS brand),
Dmitriy Gazhev (co-Founder and Director at Staff Assured Limited, London Business Bridge Agency Limited, I Holding Limited),
Andrew Trukhan (Founder and CEO at Smart Development),
Inessa Bila (Director at Golden Time Talent),
Marina Chipak (Founder of Chipak Design - Commercial & Residential Interior Design Projects, Acrylic, Oil and Graphic Art Painting),
Konstantin Lieontiev (founder of London Fashion Day and Odessa Fashion Day, co-founder of PROMINENT Magazine, co-Founder of FashionTV Ukraine),
David McKibbin (CEO at The Lex Group of Companies, Founder, Centinel 10 LTD),
Elnur Suleymanov (Director of Business Development at Sterling Law),
Oleg Nedranets (Head of Accounting & Product Strategy at AQLO),
Yuriy Lysenko (co-Founder London Business Club),
Eka Kapanadze (Ukrainian Stylist and co-founder of Authentic_UA),
Nazarov Sergei, Natalia Gavryliv, Anton Kishkov,
Vladimir Lokotko (Senior business development expert at the international investment and consulting group EastOne, former CEO and Member of the Board of Directors StarLight Media), representing various industry and region examinations.
Andrew Azarov (Owner and Founder at International Business Academy IBA Consortium, Founder, Director, CEO at European Bureau for Business Development, Owner at BigBoss London Business School, Owner and Founder at MiniBoss Business School International),
Ruslan Kosarenko (co-Founder and Head of Immigration at Sterling Law),
Nadiia Karunas (Creative director, CEO at KARUNAS brand),
Dmitriy Gazhev (co-Founder and Director at Staff Assured Limited, London Business Bridge Agency Limited, I Holding Limited),
Andrew Trukhan (Founder and CEO at Smart Development),
Inessa Bila (Director at Golden Time Talent),
Marina Chipak (Founder of Chipak Design - Commercial & Residential Interior Design Projects, Acrylic, Oil and Graphic Art Painting),
Konstantin Lieontiev (founder of London Fashion Day and Odessa Fashion Day, co-founder of PROMINENT Magazine, co-Founder of FashionTV Ukraine),
David McKibbin (CEO at The Lex Group of Companies, Founder, Centinel 10 LTD),
Elnur Suleymanov (Director of Business Development at Sterling Law),
Oleg Nedranets (Head of Accounting & Product Strategy at AQLO),
Yuriy Lysenko (co-Founder London Business Club),
Eka Kapanadze (Ukrainian Stylist and co-founder of Authentic_UA),
Nazarov Sergei, Natalia Gavryliv, Anton Kishkov,
Vladimir Lokotko (Senior business development expert at the international investment and consulting group EastOne, former CEO and Member of the Board of Directors StarLight Media), representing various industry and region examinations.
Students
from BIGBOSS BUSINESS-SCHOOL and MINIBOSS BUSINESS-SCHOOL had the
opportunity to present their innovative ideas directly to industry
leaders.
The projects spanned various sectors including
technology, sustainable development, healthcare, and social
entrepreneurship, reflecting the dynamic interests and innovative
thinking of today's youth.
The
atmosphere at the forum was filled with excitement and anticipation as
students presented their projects. Each presentation was a testament to
the hard work, research, and dedication invested in each project.
The jury, composed of prominent entrepreneurs and business minds, provided valuable feedback, enhancing the students' learning experience.
The main event of the forum was the presentation of grants from business angels to the most promising projects. Ten projects were presented, and students received grants totaling 25,000 British pounds.
The jury, composed of prominent entrepreneurs and business minds, provided valuable feedback, enhancing the students' learning experience.
The main event of the forum was the presentation of grants from business angels to the most promising projects. Ten projects were presented, and students received grants totaling 25,000 British pounds.
These grants represent not only a financial investment but also a sign of trust from leading figures in the business community, affirming the innovative potential of the students' ideas.
The
success stories of STARTUP FORUM 2024 include not only the grants
received but also the invaluable experience and networking opportunities
provided to these young entrepreneurs.
Direct communication with business professionals gave them insights into the practical aspects of running a business and scaling their projects.
This year's grant recipients are now poised for an exciting journey to realize their projects. Their ultimate goal is to present their fully developed projects at the upcoming Global Business Week in Turkey.
This event promises to be another exciting chapter for these young entrepreneurs, allowing them to showcase their work on an international stage and compete with peers from around the world.
In conclusion, STARTUP FORUM 2024 has successfully laid a solid foundation for future business leaders and innovators.
As
these young minds continue to develop and refine their projects, the
business community eagerly anticipates new ideas and solutions that will
emerge from this talented cohort.
With initiatives like these, the future of entrepreneurship is not only bright but also set to be transformative.
Author:
Valeriia Khakimova
