Barclays Eagle Labs announce networking event for Asian entrepreneurs in Leicester
Barclays Eagle Labs has announced the launch of a new networking event to empower Asian entrepreneurs. Starting off its Asian Founders program in Leicester, Barclays Eagle Labs has confirmed its collaboration with De Montfort University, taking place on Thursday 21st September at the Leicester university’s Innovation Centre, the home of Eagle Labs.
Led by Poonam Sharma, Barclays Eagle Labs Leicester manager, and Nimesh Kanani, city leader for Barclays Leicester, the Asian Founders program will provide a platform for entrepreneurs and founders.
Poonam said, “I’m extremely proud to launch the Asian Founders Community Meet with Nimesh in Leicester this September before heading to Manchester and Glasgow.
“Supporting and empowering Asian entrepreneurs is vitally important and for Barclays Eagle Labs to launch the initiative here in Leicester, a city which boasts so many successful Asian businesses, is very exciting indeed.”
The event includes a panel discussion with Tanjinder Banwait, founder and MD of Urban Apothecary, Ashraf Attia, of Predictiva; Mital Thanki of Spark Academy; Anuj Ashar of Beta Booster; Jaspal Minhas of the Asian Business Association; mentor and coach Payal Walker and Kunal Dattani of Lifestyle Entrepreneur Limited.
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A university spokeswoman said, “The Asian Founders Community Meet aims to create a supportive and inspiring platform for Asian entrepreneurs and founders. This event will bring together industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and aspiring founders to share insights, network and foster a strong 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.
“Asian-owner businesses account for 13 per cent of all businesses in the UK and female Asian entrepreneurs are the fastest-growing group amongst start-ups
