​Knowvate Hub is excited to invite business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to join us at the 3rd edition of the Include & Inspire Business Series.

​This will feature a series of inclusive events and online resources to showcase local success stories from minority ethnic entrepreneurs and encourage others to explore entrepreneurship as a viable path.

​​We will hear from successful entrepreneurs in Scotland from the ethnic minority communities, and it'll be an opportunity to network and meet other business owners.

​Join us on the 1st of February at One Tech Hub Aberdeen.

​​** Rajesh Kumar Plamthottathil, the CEO and Founder of TrackGenesis

​​** Beena Sharma, the CEO CCU International

​​** A special address about the tech ecosystem in Scotland from Paul Clelland, the Head of North East Regional Engagement for CodeBase, Aberdeen.

​This is a hybrid event with the opportunity to watch live on our YouTube channel

​Who is this for:

​** Those curious about entrepreneurship as a career path

​** Founders from minority ethnic communities looking for a supportive peer network

​** Those interested in breaking down barriers to inclusion in the business community

​What to expect:

​** Fireside chat interviews with established entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds

​** Networking with like-minded individuals from all walks of life

​** Business advice and startup support

​** Authentic African food and drink

​​Speaker Profiles:

​Paul Clelland is the Head of North East Regional Engagement for CodeBase, Scotland, based in Aberdeen. He has had a varied career in Retail, Pharmaceuticals, Health & Social Care and Sport, and the common thread has been the opportunity to work in, develop, build, lead and support teams delivering great products and services for their customers. His role with CodeBase involves understanding and supporting the development of the tech ecosystem in the North East of Scotland, working with stakeholders and partners across the region to provide the best support for the tech community, and showcasing the contribution the North East can make to the wider Scottish Ecosystem.

Rajesh Kumar Plamthottathil, the CEO and Founder of TrackGenesis, is a Certified Blockchain Architect with a coding career spanning more than twenty years. Alongside his leadership responsibilities at TrackGenesis, Rajesh also serves the role of a part-time lecturer at Robert Gordon University, where he teaches blockchain-related courses.

​TrackGenesis is a leading web3/blockchain development company based in Scotland, UK. With a proven track record, TrackGenesis has effectively created and implemented blockchain solutions spanning diverse sectors such as supply chain management, food and beverage, EdTech, and e-waste management.

​Beena Sharma is an award-winning startup leader growing a global business from Aberdeen with incredible potential to positively disrupt oil & gas, renewables, manufacturing, construction, cleanTech, healthcare and Biotech.

She has experience in managing high-growth and innovative businesses, raising investment, closing deals internationally, and developing behavioural change management and climate-change programmes. Join us to hear her entrepreneurial story and how she's navigated support and challenges on your startup journey.

​About KnowVate Hub:

​KnowVate Hub is building a community of ethnic minority entrepreneurs to encourage collaboration and networking. This is because as ethnic minority founders ourselves, we understand the pain points of building a business without existing networks and connections. Let’s all be that network for each other - Join the Community

​This initiative is supported by the Ecosystem Fund 2023/2024 from the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise, in collaboration with Startup Grind and Black Professionals Scotland.