As students at LSE, we have access to a wide variety of support programmes, resources, and opportunities to help us build the skills we need to succeed, not only in the classroom but also professionally. One of these resources is LSE Generate, a programme designed to help both students and alumni with entrepreneurial skills. If you are considering starting your own business, LSE Generate is a great source of support.
Who are some of the LSE Generate entrepreneurs? Check out this impressive list of LSE Generate success stories. It includes businesses such as Allbirds, the sustainable footwear company co-founded by Tim Brown, and Floan, an innovative feminine hygiene product company co-founded by Tara Chandra and Susan Allen. While these entrepreneurs may run successful businesses now, at one point they were students who sought help from LSE Generate, just like you could be!
I have a business idea but I don’t know where to start: LSE Generate has you covered with their Startup School. It’s a business building programme that is specifically designed for first-time entrepreneurs. You can participate in live workshops with experts who will teach you the basics of how to start a business.
Can LSE Generate help with startup funding? Yes, they can! LSE Generate runs Startup Competitions, offering you the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges who provide feedback and select the winners. The winners receive a share of £50k and business coaching. There are different categories based on where you are in your business building process — including idea-stage businesses and live businesses.
International Chapters: Approximately 70% of the alumni entrepreneurs working with LSE Generate are operating outside of the UK. The International Chapters includes an extensive network of alumni, mentors, investors, advisers, and partners located around the world, in cities from San Francisco to Singapore and Miami to Mumbai.
1-to-1 support: If you are looking for some individual support and advice, look no further than the Business Clinics. You can book a session with one of the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. These sessions are open to all LSE students, alumni, and staff and you are able to book two of these personal support sessions each term.
Coworking space: If you are looking for somewhere to work, LSE Generate has the perfect place for you. Located on the ground floor of St. Clement’s Building, Clare Market, you will find the GenDen, a free co-working space for students registered with LSE Generate. You can work in a positive and like-minded environment, plus the kitchen stocked with tea and coffee is an added bonus!
If you are interested and want to know more, make sure to visit the LSE Generate website. You can also take a look at the Startup Catalogue, which will give you a sense of the current businesses in LSE Generate.
