​Open to students from all colleges

​​Part 1: Anyone can be enterprising  

​​You might be more enterprising than you think  

​Enterprise and entrepreneurship can sometimes feel like they are only for people who already have a business idea or want to start a company. This interactive session takes a broader and more practical look at what being enterprising actually means.

​Together, we’ll move beyond common stereotypes about startups, hustle culture and the lone genius with a “big idea”. Instead, we’ll explore the everyday behaviours that help people spot opportunities, work with others, try things out and turn ideas into action.

​​What will we explore?  

​During the session, you’ll:

• ​Explore what enterprise and entrepreneurship mean in practice

• ​Make sense of terms such as entrepreneur, founder, innovator and intrapreneur

• ​Challenge some common myths and assumptions about entrepreneurship

• ​Look at examples of enterprising behaviour in different settings

• ​Recognise enterprising behaviours you may already possess

• ​Learn how to develop these behaviours further

​​What will the session be like?  

​This is an interactive session, not a lecture. Most of the time will be spent on short activities, discussion and personal reflection.

​You’ll have opportunities to think about where you already use enterprising behaviours, whether that is through your studies, research, societies, volunteering, part-time work or personal projects. You’ll also be able to hear different perspectives from other students.

​Dinner will also be provided.

​​Who is it for?  

​This session is open to University of Cambridge students and recent alumni from any college, subject, background or level of experience.

​You do not need:

• ​A business idea

• ​Previous entrepreneurship experience

• ​Business or technical knowledge

• ​Plans to start a company

• ​To think of yourself as an entrepreneur

​All you need is some curiosity and a willingness to take part.

​​What will I take away?  

​You’ll leave with:

• ​A clearer understanding of enterprise and entrepreneurship

• ​Greater awareness of the enterprising behaviours you already have

• ​Behaviours you would like to strengthen

​Register now and come along to discover how enterprising you already are.