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DR. RICHARD BLUNDEL
From exciting new technologies to life-saving social ventures, our world is constantly being reshaped by innovations of all kinds. Some are relatively modest in their scale. Others have had truly global impact. So what makes a successful entrepreneur? In this Open University module, you’ll examine contrasting case studies, hear from real-world practitioners, and study the factors that influence the development of new ventures, new technologies, social, political, and geographical contexts, teams and leadership.
Today, for example, I’m at the west London factory of the folding bike specialist Brompton.
BROMPTON EMPLOYEE
We started a Brompton Bike Hire scheme. The idea was we’re trying to get more people on our bikes.
DR. MICHAEL NGOASONG
Context can be an opportunity.
PROF. ELIZABETH DANIEL
The Black Sheep Collective is a social enterprise.
BLACK SHEEP COLLECTIVE EMPLOYEE
We nurture new creative talent, with a view to inspiring the next creative generation.
FEMALE INSTRUCTOR
Students don’t just learn about entrepreneurship, but they’re absolutely immersed in it. It’s about active learning.
DR. RICHARD BLUNDEL
You’ll learn key skills, such as negotiation, business model design, and visual communication.
FEMALE INSTRUCTOR
It’s a fantastic experience for real life.
DR. RICHARD BLUNDEL
Which will help you to realise your own innovative ideas on a local, national, or even international scale. Innovation and entrepreneurship with the Open University.