Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre

Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing, successful New Year. 🎄🎆 We'll be back in 2025 to do what we do best: changing and aiding the entrepreneurial and innovative Oxford ecosystem at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, University of Oxford, and beyond. Oh, and remember (it's on our homepage)... 👇

We are saddened to learn of the passing of David Bonderman, the inspiration behind the Oxford Seed Fund. David set up what was initially the SBS Venture Fund in 2004, and since then, the now-Oxford Seed Fund has created more than 1,200 jobs and seen almost half a billion pounds in additional funds raised globally. Read more about David's successful career: https://lnkd.in/ei4CMAPz Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre

"While the sessions were incredible, what left the deepest impression on me was the sense of connection and camaraderie. Every conversation with founders, investors, and fellow students brought fresh ideas and renewed energy." 💪👥 Hear from MBA Sachith Siriwardane as he reflects on his experience of being an MC at this year's Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Forum (OSEF), as well as his key takeaways from our flagship conference. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWieMajB Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

📣 it's not every day that Oxford Seed Fund get's mentioned in Fast Company & Inc. Magazine for the work we do backing entrepreneurs ... 🚀 Thanks Inc. Magazine & Fast Company for the shout out in their #top50 Ignition Schools list- ranking a global list of universities with the biggest impact on the business and ideas that define the future. We're proud of the work we do to back founders coming through the University of Oxford ecosystem. On behalf of Oxford, we may be more than 900 years old but we're just getting started... "University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, has emerged as a leader in global entrepreneurship. The Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford provides funding for high-growth startups via the Oxford Seed Fund, the university’s flagship entrepreneurial resource. Oxford alumni include LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman and Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. Faculty including Sir John Bell, who led the university’s Covid-19 vaccine research in collaboration with AstraZeneca and now serves as president of the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, continue to shape global health innovation." ☀️ Oxford Seed Fund is powered by the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre based at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and backed by Oxford Science Enterprises. https://lnkd.in/e5c2-WeW

Congratulations to our Academic Director, Pinar Ozcan, who received the Educational Impact Award back in October. 🏆👉 https://lnkd.in/enKPRQEP "I am thrilled to receive this award in recognition of my development of the "Inspiring Female Founders" case series. I started this series with the aim to inspire and equip future generations of entrepreneurs, particularly women, to tackle pressing challenges in the world through technological innovation." Discover the 'Female Founder' series, an initiative embedded within the Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre and the Oxford Future of Finance and Technology Initiative: https://lnkd.in/eBjvsv_9 Saïd Business School, University of Oxford University of Oxford #education #ImpactAward #entrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #innovation

"Building a Business provided not only a valuable roadmap and case studies around how to navigate and leverage Oxford's vast entrepreneurship ecosystem, but also a consistent time and place for reflection." Hear from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford MBA Paige Preston, as she reflects on her experience of our recent Building a Business programme. 💭 🖱️ https://lnkd.in/ehfm7ZUk #entrepreneurship #BuildingABusiness #StartUp University of Oxford

📽 E-School Video of the Month: December 🌟 (OPEN ACCESS) It's the month of giving, and we've got a cracker lined up for our VOTM: Phil Libin's 'How to Prioritise Product Features'. The co-founder and CEO of multiple businesses, including Evernote and mmhmm, talks us through an example of how Apple initially prioritised touchscreen features and not 'cut & paste' features on the iPhone launch. ➡ https://lnkd.in/es5GHRBK ⬅ Discover this module and many more on E-School, available 24/7 and free to all University of Oxford students and staff. EnSpire Oxford Saïd Business School, University of Oxford #ProductFeatures #products #iphone #founder #entrepreneurship

🌟 Calling All Visionary Founders! 🌟     Oxford Venture Scouts is on the lookout for founders ready to bring cutting-edge science and technology to market. If you have a unique idea for a venture across health tech, deep tech and life sciences, or are an industry leader seeking a breakthrough opportunity, this programme is for you.      Created by Oxford University Innovation, backed by University of Oxford and supported by Oxford Science Enterprises and Parkwalk Advisors, Oxford Venture Scouts connects founders with leading scientific teams, provide venture-building support, and invest up to £0.25M to spin out a company.      Start your journey with Oxford Venture Scouts today! More info and application details here 👉 oxfordventurescouts.com     #OxfordVentureScouts #Innovation #DeepTech #LifeScience #Entrepreneurship    University of Oxford | Saïd Business School, University of Oxford | Rebecca Glenapp | EnSpire Oxford | Oxford Saïd Entrepreneurship Centre | Oxford Life Sciences Network | Founders & Funders | Oxford Entrepreneurs | Oxford Women in Business

Join us for 'Nestworking' at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford! 🪺 More info below! ⬇️ RSVP via our form: https://lnkd.in/gvUG8A_n   EnSpire Oxford

Welcome the University of Oxford’s newest addition to its entrepreneurial ecosystem - an innovation space launching in 2025 at Christ Church, Oxford! 😍 Designed for undergraduates and aspiring innovators, it will provide early-stage support from funded summer schools to expert advice, helping students turn big ideas into action. This space will link students to centres like ours and the wider ecosystem, empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. 🤜🤛 https://lnkd.in/enF7g4U4 #entrepreneurship #innovation #entrepreneurs #innovators #SummerSchools