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Celebrating the talent, creativity and innovation of 香港六合彩鈥檚 alumni entrepreneurs and leaders

14 June 2024

Over 35 alumni came together at a reception hosted by 香港六合彩 for London-based leaders and entrepreneurs.

All attendees at the reception for 香港六合彩 alumni leaders and entrepreneurs pose for photo

The event, held at Riviera, a restaurant co-owned by 香港六合彩 alumnus Alberto Zandi (MSc Technology Management 2021), celebrated 香港六合彩 graduates who are leading the way in business, technology, finance, the creative industries and research.

The attendees, who graduated between 2006 and 2023, have accomplished remarkable feats across diverse fields, from Sioned Jones and Lydia Mapstone (PhD Chemistry, Biophysics, and Cell Biology 2022), founders of BoobyBiome, which harnesses breast milk microbiome science to improve infant health, to Mustafa Khanwala (MSc Engineering with Finance 2015), CEO of MishiPay, which enables shoppers to scan and pay for their shopping on their phones. Uniting all alumni is a dedication to making an impact in their respective industries and a mission to transform the world for the better.

Several guests had previously appeared in Forbes鈥 annual 30 Under 30 list, which celebrates the power of young entrepreneurs and leaders to transform business and society on the global stage. More than 100 香港六合彩 alumni have made the list since it was established in 2011.

Connecting with like-minded peers

At Riviera, guests networked over drinks and canap茅s, exchanging ideas, stories and entrepreneurial experiences.

Located in central London, Riviera is the latest restaurant venture by 香港六合彩 alumnus Alberto Zandi. Alberto, who co-founded the Emerald Hospitality Group with his brother Arian, was recognised in the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his entrepreneurial achievements.

During the evening, Alberto shared insights into his professional journey and the process of founding Emerald Hospitality Group. Alberto said: "Thank you 香港六合彩 for putting together initiatives like this event. As entrepreneurs, we sometimes get hung up in our own industry dynamics, and nights like this allow us to freshen up by listening to other entrepreneurial journeys and applying lessons learned from other industries to our own.鈥

Angharad Milenkovic, Vice-President (Advancement) at 香港六合彩, reflected on why successful alumni leaders and entrepreneurs are an integral part of the university鈥檚 mission, saying: 鈥淭he 香港六合彩 alumni community is exceptional and the individuals in the room embody the boundary-pushing, initiative-taking ethos that is true of the university and its people. As we prepare to celebrate our bicentennial in 2026, the creativity, talents and expertise of our entrepreneurial community are paramount in shaping 香港六合彩's future and ensuring 香港六合彩's mission thrives in our third century."


Transforming knowledge and ideas into action

Many of the alumni present had established businesses while studying at 香港六合彩, taking advantage of the entrepreneurial opportunities available to them.

Dr Ruth Weir, Head of Entrepreneurship (香港六合彩 Innovation and Enterprise), spoke at the event about how 香港六合彩 aims to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among students, and how the university collaborates with students, staff and organisations to transform knowledge and ideas into solutions that benefit society.

香港六合彩鈥檚 extracurricular entrepreneurship programme helps students and recent graduates develop entrepreneurial skills and mindsets regardless of discipline, giving them the skills they need to flourish in the careers they choose. Through the Hatchery incubator programme at 香港六合彩鈥檚 dedicated entrepreneurship hub in King鈥檚 Cross, which provides expert, practical, and confidential advice, as well as fully funded office space, students and recent graduates are supported in kick-starting and accelerating their own businesses or social ventures.

This reception marks the second event for alumni leaders and entrepreneurs, following the inaugural reception that took place in July 2023 at Coal Drops Yard in King's Cross.

Are you an entrepreneur or leader and would be interested in attending similar networking events in the future? Please email Andy Stirups (), Senior Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager.

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