IGNITE@RELOAD - Cambridge University, Developing your business idea

How do you take your business idea to the next level? 

Welcome to IGNITE@RELOAD, DEVELOPING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA

At the beginning of the session, you will hear from Ivan Sakellariou, current MD of Autostop Leather Limited, and Co-owner of Watergate.  Ivan is a serial entrepreneur, who will be talking about his experience of starting up a business.  You'll then hear from Marilia Katras, from TITAN, who have been making history in Greece's industrial sector for over 100 years, combining entrepreneurial spirit, and operational excellence with respect for people, society and the environment. Marilia will be talking about entrepreneurship as an enabler of social transformation.

You will then be given the opportunity to discuss and develop your own business ideas in breakout sessions. 

Using a methodology developed at London Business School, mentors affiliated with Reload Greece, as well as academics from London Business School will offer you support and guidance to accelerate your initiation into the exciting world of entrepreneurship.

Format and Event Breakdown:

• 18:00 - 18:05: Registration
• 18:05 - 18:15: Introduction to the workshop 
• 18:15 - 18:30: Inspirational presentation from Ivan Sakellriou
• 18.30 -  18.45: Inspirational presentation from Marilia Katras, TITAN
• 18:45 - 19:15: 'Your Voice'*
• 19:15 - 20.15: Breakout Session
• 20:15 - 20.30: Present your developed business idea to the group
• 20:30 - 20:35: Wrap up

*'Your Voice' session is your time to shine! If you have an idea that you would like to share to the audience please answer the questions in the registration form to be able to present it during that time. If you do not have a business idea; no problem! Come along to enhance your skills and join a team to give feedback to the young entrepreneurs.

**Why is it important to present now?

Because our support does not stop here. All ideas shared at the event will be evaluated on their innovativeness, scalability, and their economic or social impact. If your idea is selected among the best, you will be invited to the next stage; ACCELERATE@RELOAD, where you will receive 1:1 mentoring and access to more workshops in order to develop your business idea so that you are ready to pitch.

 Proudly hosted by the Hellenic Society of Cambridge inviting Reload Greece and powered by TITAN 

Reload Greece is a UK based educational charity which provides a new generation of entrepreneurs with the guidance, support and means to create ventures with a social or economic impact.

To find out more about us, visit www.reloadgreece.com

TITAN Group is an independent, vertically integrated cement and building materials producer with 114 years of industry experience. 

To find out more about TITAN, visit www.titan.gr/en