1. Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century
WC2 Symposium London
Business Theme
Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century

2. Key deliverable:
In the context of the reliance on entrepreneurial activities for economic growth in developed economies, with a focus on digital and internet companies, renewable energy and sustainability….
“Address challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurs worldwide, including the fundraising aspects and marketing”

3. Presentations:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship: The London environment
Entrepreneurship Activities and Social Responsibility
Small Family Business, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Entrepreneurship around the World
Academic Research in Entrepreneurship

4. Business Theme Meeting:
Presentations very descriptive, needed to be more critical
Moving forward we should encourage mutual learning through advanced planning
Crucial between meeting discourse between institutions
Timing was an issue for this theme to organize participants so more lead time is key
Think of ways to structure the symposium to provide more cross-theme discourse

5. Venture Capital Society Session:
An interactive session of presentations and discourse highlighting the experiences of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs allowing for a broad audience of various stakeholders to understand how to accomplish success in funding start ups and how to avoid the pitfalls that can doom the start up.

6. Key takeaways:
No shortage of entrepreneurial activities at the presenting institutions
A need to encourage more interaction between institutions and critical examination of best and worst practices
More cross-strand interaction to allow for contextual discussions around theme-related presentations

7. Key takeaways:
Integrate practitioners and government into the discussion to present city building problems that can be addressed

8. Thank you