14/07 1:30pm-2:30pm: From Idea to Impact: Building a Purpose-Driven Venture

Alumni Team — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:38:05 GMT

When: 1:30pm - 2:30pm, Tue, 14 Jul '26

Where: Online

How do purpose-driven ideas become real-world ventures with lasting impact?

This online session will explore how entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and values-led leadership can help turn ideas into scalable, purpose-driven ventures — whether you’re building something from the ground up or driving change within an organisation.

We’re delighted to be joined by an inspiring panel of speakers:

Carla Priddon – Chief Executive Officer, Read Easy UK | Chair of the WBS Alumni Public and Third Sector Network

Emily Rhodes – Founder of Bookbanks | Writer

Dr Tamara Friedrich – Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Warwick Business School | Course Director of the WBS Foundation Year.

Together, our speakers will bring:

• Real-world entrepreneurial experience

• Academic insight and practical frameworks

• Perspectives on purpose-driven leadership

• A strong focus on social impact, innovation, and resilience

What we’ll explore:

• Where ideas come from

• Turning concepts into action

• Leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurial mindset

Whether you work in the public sector, third sector, social enterprise, charity, education, or are simply interested in social impact, innovation, and entrepreneurial leadership, this promises to be a thought-provoking and practical discussion.

Register

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14/07 1:30pm-2:30pm: From Idea to Impact: Building a Purpose-Driven Venture