Meet the UWE Student Ventures Team
The Student Ventures team is made up of an Enterprise Skills Advisor, two Student Ventures Interns, Student Ventures Manager and Deputy Head of Careers and Enterprise.
As a team, we bring our own unique experience and expertise to deliver 1–1’s, workshops, events, coaching, funding, space on campus and resources to students across all campuses.
From our spirit animal and favourite motivational song to an unexpected fact and what we’re to help you with, scroll down to get to know our team a little bit better!
Meet Callum
I’m an enterprise and entrepreneurship educator proud to support the entrepreneurs of the future. I’m passionate about social enterprise, building start-ups, leadership development and innovation. I was first introduced to the world of entrepreneurship after heading up a catering business back in Wales at 18. From there I went on to study Law at UWE, realising I enjoyed solving challenges and wanting to make an impact in the community I joined Enactus UWE before going on to study Entrepreneurship Management and Innovation at Bath. I am currently the Deputy Head of Careers and Enterprise at UWE responsible for Student Ventures and the University’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.
What I wanted to be when I grew up:
Rally car driver or policeman
Favourite song to keep me motivated:
High Hopes, Panic at the Disco
3 things I’d take on a desert island:
DIY house building kit, internet mast & solar-powered laptop
Unexpected fact about me:
Once had dinner with Brad Pitt’s brother
Spirit animal:
Tortoise
Come and talk to me about:
Public Speaking & Presenting, Business Modelling, Social Enterprise, Enactus, Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership & Management, UWE Venturers Society, Lean Start-Up Methodology, UWE Grand Challenge
Meet Gabi
Having previously worked in the team for 3.5 years, I am now Student Ventures Manager. I set up my own e-commerce start up when I was in my final year at Uni, and having successfully grown and sold the business 6 years later, I wanted to help students and alumni do the same.
As a Women’s UN Delegate, I am passionate about female business. Named as a Great British Entrepreneur Finalist 2018 and Startups 15 Young Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2018, I champion independent brands and am an advocate for shopping small and local.
What I wanted to be when I grew up:
A vet, a teacher or an author.
Favourite song to keep me motivated:
Solar Power — Lorde
3 things I’d take on a desert island:
A pillow, a solar powered kindle and a hammock.
Unexpected fact about me:
I used to be a Karate National Champion.
Spirit animal:
A quokka
Come and talk to me about:
Product businesses and e-commerce, coaching and mentoring, branding and marketing, crowdfunding, social media, freelance, creative business and entrepreneurship, interning and work experience.
Meet Lewis
I’ve worked in the UWE Careers & Enterprise service for just over 4 years, and in my role as Enterprise Skills Adviser for 2 of those. I ran a start-up company during my time as a student at UWE, selling my products at fairs, markets, and festivals across the UK, as well as on my own website. I find it incredibly fulfilling helping others to increase their confidence and turn their ideas into a reality, which has led me to take a particular focus in my work on coaching & mentoring.
What did I want to be when I grew up?
An Olympic athlete or an accountant…
Favourite song to keep me motivated:
Sam Cooke — A Change is Gonna Come
3 Things I would take to a desert island:
Map, Compass & Small Plane
An unexpected fact about me:
I used to be ranked as one of the best Pole Vaulters in the UK
Spirit animal:
Panda
You can come and chat with me about:
Running a business as a student, networking & relationship management, coaching, product businesses, marketing, UWE Enterprise competitions, pitching & presenting.
Want to book a 1–1 with one of our team to chat through your idea, ask a question or brainstorm? Get in touch!
