Asian Founders Community Meet

Join us at the Eagle Labs and De Montfort University Asian Founders Community Meet in Leicester, a dedicated event aimed at supporting and empowering Asian entrepreneurs on their journey to business growth. The exciting event brings together business founders for an evening filled with valuable insights, networking opportunities and practical knowledge.

Highlights of the event will include:

• Panel Discussion: Hear from successful Asian founders who have faced and overcome barriers to success in their growth journey. Discover their strategies and insights while exploring the future prospects for Asian founders in the region. Gain valuable insights and perspectives to fuel your own entrepreneurial endeavours.

• Keynote Speeches: Poonam Sharma, Barclays Eagle Labs Manager, and Rob Ricketts, Regional Business Development Manager at DMU, will their vision for future support systems tailored to entrepreneurs and founders from diverse Asian backgrounds.

• Networking and connecting with like-minded individuals within Leicester's business community.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a business founder, or an investor looking for promising ventures, this roadshow offers a unique platform to learn, connect and grow.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the Eagle Labs and De Montfort University Asian Founders Community Meet as it comes to Leicester.

Speakers

Poonam Sharma, Barclays Eagle Labs Manager

Rob Ricketts, Regional Business Development Manager, De Montfort University

Nimesh Kanani, Leicester Branch Manager, Barclays

Musa Askari (ACICM), Credit Risk Manager, Barclaycard Payments, and a Deputy Co-Chair of Barclays Asian Professionals Employee Resource Group (UK),

Payal Walker, Entrepreneur Coach and Mentor

Jaspal Minhas, Asian Business Association

Panel

Tajinder Banwait, Founder and Managing Director, Urban Apothecary London and Palette London

Ashraf K.Attia, Founder & CEO, Predictiva

Mital Thanki MBA, Founder & CEO, Spark Academy

Anuj Ashar, CEO, Beta Booster

Kunal Dattani, Lifestyle Entrepreneur Limited

Narinder Nijjar, CEO, Fraser Stretton

Event Format and Running Order

5pm- Registration, nibbles and networking

5.30- Speeches and panel discussion

6.30- Networking, COP 7pm

If you have any questions or want to know more, email us at businessservices@dmu.ac.uk