ARU Podcast Anglia Ruskin University

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!

In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Peter Cowley—an accomplished serial entrepreneur, parallel angel investor, charity trustee, and author.

Dr. Cowley provides insights into his entrepreneurial journey, angel investments, discusses his published works, shares key lessons from his life, and provides valuable guidance on securing investments. Additionally, he offers a glimpse into his ongoing and upcoming projects, concluding with practical tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Useful Links and Resources:
Project cancer: https://www.petercowley.org/project-c...

Website: https://www.petercowley.org/

A lifetime of learning by Peter Cowley: https://www.petercowley.org/lifelearn...

Honorary Doctor of Business Administration https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-...

Books:
1. Founder to Founder: Tips and tales from 100 Entrepreneurs and Investors:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Founder-Tips...

2.The Invested Investor: The New Rules for Start-Ups, Scale-Ups and Angel
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invested-Inv...

For ARU students and graduates, please collect your copies by emailing us at startupsupport@aru.ac.uk. If you're looking for start-up support at ARU , visit the link here for more information www.aru.ac.uk/area.



Host: Omkar Singh, Student Enterprise Officer, Anglia Ruskin University

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!



In this episode, we interviewed Prof John Thompson, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, at Anglia Ruskin University and Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Huddersfield.



Prof John takes a deep dive into the entrepreneurial mind by telling us how entrepreneurs take advantage of the opportunities and resources available to them to navigate the uncertainties they face. He also talks about the skills required to develop an entrepreneurial mind.



Tune in now to learn more.

Host: Omkar Singh, Student Enterprise Officer, Anglia Ruskin University.

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we interviewed Julian Gibbs, Partnership Development Manager (Faculty of Business and Law), in the Research and Innovation Development Office (RIDO). Julian shared his expertise and experience in working with start-ups, ecosystems, and markets, business engagement, fostering student entrepreneurship, and future-proofing for the world of business. Tune in now to learn more.

Host:
Omkar Singh, Student Enterprise Officer, Anglia Ruskin University.


Important links:www.aru.ac.uk/areaarul.ink/areaarul.ink/cane

Welcome to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Catherine Foottit and Cristina Ionita from the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy (AREA) - ARU. Tune in to learn about the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Anglia Ruskin. The Enterprise Academy empowers enterprising students and graduates and inspires them to explore the world of business through a comprehensive series of programmes, activities, events, and valuable networking opportunities. It offers expert assistance and skills building for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and self-employment seekers, as well as guest speaker presentations to inspire and share real-life entrepreneurial journeys. Learn more: www.aru.ac.uk/area

About guest speakers:
Catherine Foottit, Student Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager
Cristina Ionita, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Administrator

Host:
Omkar Singh, Student Enterprise Officer, Anglia Ruskin University.

Important links:
www.aru.ac.uk/area
arul.ink/area
arul.ink/cane

Welcome back to a new episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by a NeuroSpicy entrepreneur and founder, Jemima Willcox. Prepare to be inspired as we explore Jemima's incredible journey from being an employee to boldly venturing into the world of entrepreneurship. Jemima candidly discusses the challenges she encountered along the way and, more importantly, how she conquered them. Her story is truly inspiring. Tune in to the podcast to find the fascinating intersections of entrepreneurship, neurodivergence, tech and creativity. Discover the invaluable insights she shares about her path to success and the lessons learned from her entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply love hearing inspiring stories, this episode is a must-listen.


About guest speaker:
Jemima Willcox is the cofounder of The Willcox Collective, XW3D and The NeuroSpicy Entrepreneur

They are a Cambridge based Collective of highly skilled photographers & videographers working collaboratively to manage and create visual content for business.

They are passionate about sharing our knowledge with others. As a female founder she personally champion women in Tech, Neurodivergence and work to raise the profile of underrepresented minorities. She is most passionate about researching and highlighting the fascinating intersections of entrepreneurship, neurodivergence, tech and creativity.

They strongly believe in collaboration over competition.

Host:
Omkar Singh, Student Enterprise Officer, Anglia Ruskin University.

Important links:
NeuroSpicy Entrepreneurs Club (NSEC) sign up: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/form...
NSEC Insta:   / neurospicyentclub  
XW3D:   / xw3dmakes  
The Willcox collective: https://thewillcoxcollective.com/

The first podcast from ARU's Cambridge Writing Centre features poetry from Rebecca Watts, Patrick Davidson Roberts, Sam Quill, Golnoosh Noor and Anne Berkeley, as well as a short story by Lisa Sargeant and writing advice for students from novelist Megan Bradbury. Subject matter in this packed 20 minutes includes the gold of the Great Steppe, mercury poisoning and modern gatherings of witches.