Panel: 'From Idea to Impact: How Entrepreneurs Spot Opportunities'

Mon Apr 20 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm UTC+01:00

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School | Manchester

MMU Events Society
Publisher/HostMMU Events Society
Panel: 'From Idea to Impact: How Entrepreneurs Spot Opportunities'
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Listen to an inspiring panel of successful entrepreneurs as they reveal how to spot opportunities and move ideas from vision to action.
About this Event

This panel discussion will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, room BS 5.01.

Follow our Linkedin page to find out more about the incredible speakers and businesses involved!

What to expect?

Everyone is welcome - creatives, entrepreneurs, and the simply curious. Expect engaging speakers sharing insights, experiences, and stories from the world of entrepreneurship. Panel discussion Topic: From Idea to Impact: How Entrepreneurs Spot Opportunities. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from the experts and network with likeminded professionals.

Our speakers

We will be joined by and impressive lineup of speakers, with an abundance of knowledge and expertise to share:

  • Mary Fashanu, Principal Consultant at The Maverick Group
  • James Spiers, Innovation Development Manager at the GM Business Growth Hub
  • Aimee Howells, Founder and Director of Squad Goals Global
  • James Crawley, Academic Lead for the Centre for Digital Innovation


The panel will be moderated by Christopher Taylor, Reader at the Centre for Enterprise.

Times

The panel discussion will take place from 17:00 until 18:00. Registration for the panel opens at 16:30.

What is the Pop-up Living Lab?

This panel discussion is a part of a dynamic, week-long Living Lab where anyone interested can step into an open innovation environment and help businesses tackle real challenges. Experience innovation first-hand, shape real ideas, and contribute your perspective to questions that matter. Our temporary Pop-Up Living Lab is taking place 20–24 April from 15:30-17:00 at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.

For more information on the Pop-up Living Lab, head to our Linkedin or our Eventbrite page, where all dates and other panel discussions are listed.


Please note that photography will take place at this event. We look forward to welcoming you, if you have any questions, please email Dr Malgorzata Trelka at [email protected].


Agenda

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Registration opens
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Panel discussion : From Idea to Impact - How Entrepreneurs Spot Opportunities
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking and Drop in Living Lab
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Lyceum Place, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

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