"enterprise stories" blog posts

George: My Enterprise Experience George looking at he camera

George: My Enterprise Experience

Pursuing enterprise alongside postgraduate study, George shares how he applied his interest in technology to support local businesses with digital tools. His journey highlights how students can use university resources, like the Enterprise Team, to turn ideas into real-world solutions—while gaining valuable skills and experience along the way.

Posted on: 19 January 2026

Shantanu: My Enterprise Experience Graduate entrepreneur talking in a podium

Shantanu: My Enterprise Experience

While studying at the University of Liverpool, Dr Shantanu Kundu turned a personal idea into a national mental health charity. In this story, he reflects on the process of starting Be Free Campaign, the role of university enterprise support, and what current students can take from his journey into mission-driven work.

Posted on: 7 January 2026

James: Our Enterprise ExperienceStudent standing in Liv Landmark

James: Our Enterprise Experience

Harker began as an idea shaped by real-world experience and a desire to make meaningful change in the charity sector. Developed within the supportive environment of the University of Liverpool, the platform is now live—designed to help charities measure impact, not profit. In this piece, the founder shares the journey of turning a university-born concept into a scalable solution.

Posted on: 1 January 2026

Vipashyana & Ashish: Our Enterprise ExperienceGraduate posing to camera

Vipashyana & Ashish: Our Enterprise Experience

Scholar Saver, a financial wellbeing platform founded by University of Liverpool graduates, has gone from an early-stage concept to a nationally recognised fintech venture. In this update, the team shares their recent milestones, the lessons learned along the way, and the impact they’re continuing to make on students across the UK.

Posted on: 25 December 2025

Emily: My Enterprise ExperienceStudent posing on camera at the design your future awards

Emily: My Enterprise Experience

Law student Enlli Llwyd Davies turned an innovative idea into a pitch-winning business. In this feature, she shares how Tatfolio came to life, what winning the Design Your Future Pitching Competition meant, and how the University of Liverpool Enterprise community continues to shape her journey.

Posted on: 27 November 2025

Enterprise Story: Daniel

Enterprise Story: Daniel

Daniel Duffy is a Class of 2022 Medicine graduate who is now working as a Doctor at the NHS Royal Cornwall Hospital and has set up his own business, ReallyLife.

Posted on: 15 December 2023

Enterprise Story: Bradleigh Buckley

Enterprise Story: Bradleigh Buckley

Bradleigh Buckley is a Class of 2022 Business Management graduate who has set up his own business, ONW Drones.

Posted on: 25 November 2023

LivUni Enterprise: Saswat's Story

LivUni Enterprise: Saswat's Story

Saswat Tiwari is Class of 2022 Master in Management graduate who has set up a business called The Churro Kingdom.

Posted on: 17 November 2023

Enterprise Story: Noura Qusairy

Enterprise Story: Noura Qusairy

Noura is a Masters in Project Management graduate who founded her business, Yamama, with her sister.

Posted on: 16 November 2023

Enterprise Story: Frenchie Cup of Tea

Enterprise Story: Frenchie Cup of Tea

I'm Sharon Grothe, currently studying a master's programme in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management at the University of Liverpool.

Posted on: 15 November 2023

LivUni Enterprise: Marc's Story

LivUni Enterprise: Marc's Story

University of Liverpool student and entrepreneur Marc Beepath talks about his enterprise journey and support he's received along the way.

Posted on: 14 November 2023

LivUni Enterprise: Anthony's Story

LivUni Enterprise: Anthony's Story

Anthony Polanowski started his business Decent Donuts during the first lock-down and has gone from strength to strength.

Posted on: 13 November 2023

Success at Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards

Success at Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards

The University of Liverpool’s Alison Pountney received a Leadership Innovation Award at the Liverpool Chamber Innovation in Business Awards at St George’s Hall on Thursday 26 October.

Posted on: 27 October 2023

Enterprising student wins business start-up award

Enterprising student wins business start-up award

LCR Founders is an ERDF funded enterprise programme that aims to support Liverpool students and graduates as they form new business start-ups across the City Region.

Posted on: 1 February 2023

My Enterprise Story: Legal Engineer and Business Founder

My Enterprise Story: Legal Engineer and Business Founder

Jonathan Blackhurst is a Class of 2021 Law graduate working as a Legal Engineer for Anthony Collins Solicitors who has also set up his own business.

Posted on: 27 January 2023

Noura Qusairy: My Entrepreneurship Story

Noura Qusairy: My Entrepreneurship Story

Find out more about Noura Qusairy who created Yamama to support refugee artisans by providing sustainable, fair employment opportunities to produce high-quality handmade crochet fashion pieces.

Posted on: 19 December 2022

Meet our community of University of Liverpool entrepreneurs

Meet our community of University of Liverpool entrepreneurs

On Tuesday 4th October our fantastic student entrepreneurs will be trading on Guild Walk at the University of Liverpool as part of our Employability Day.

Posted on: 30 September 2022

Student named as top young enterpreneur

Student named as top young enterpreneur

Congratulations to University of Liverpool Management School student, India Atkinson, who has recently been named as one of Northern Ireland’s top 30 entrepreneurs under 30.

Posted on: 15 March 2022

Student Enterprise Spotlight - Decent DonutsStudent, Donuts

Student Enterprise Spotlight - Decent Donuts

Business Management student Anthony Polanowski talks about their business Decent Donuts and how this was made possible through enterprise funding.

Posted on: 9 March 2022

How to start a business with your mates

How to start a business with your mates

Last week the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University worked together in delivering the first in-person ‘How to Start a Business with your Mates’ session, as part of the LCR Founders Project in John Moores University’s Student Life building

Posted on: 14 December 2021

A rundown of what happened at our popular live music event series

A rundown of what happened at our popular live music event series

On Monday 27th of September, 24 students started their journey of attending the Live Music Events & International Touring Workshops Series.

Posted on: 23 November 2021

A Round-Up of Global Entrepreneurship Week

A Round-Up of Global Entrepreneurship Week

From 8-12 November we celebrated Global Enterprise Week (GEW) with a programme of events that showcased enterprise and entrepreneurial people and opportunities.

Posted on: 23 November 2021

Enterprise stories: Singsafe by Joseph Leestudent enterprise stories

Enterprise stories: Singsafe by Joseph Lee

I am a singer/musician and engineer here at the University of Liverpool. I am part of the university chamber choir and have previously been involved with bands and other musical activities throughout my time at university.

Posted on: 2 November 2021

Student Story: The Enterprise Fund & Veeego

Student Story: The Enterprise Fund & Veeego

Veeego is a community group-buy platform aiming at connecting suppliers such as farms directly to the customers, who can purchase oriental grocery together to enjoy the best quality and price, and pick up the orders at the collection points in their neighbourhoods. Veeego was launched in February 2021, since then it has achieved £36,338 in sales for the first 6 months, with an average monthly growth rate at 76.83%.

Posted on: 25 October 2021

Unpreneur Start-Up Bootcamp: Noura's experience

Unpreneur Start-Up Bootcamp: Noura's experience

Just one year ago business partner and I had a business idea that would fill a gap in the market and help to empower women, creating jobs for refugees in the UK, and spreading awareness about the refugee crisis. However, I wasn’t very sure where to start or how to start, and I felt that before we begin, we should know more about the industry and any legal requirements.

Posted on: 31 August 2021

Enterprise stories: Moises Ramos and Drill Surgeries.Enterprise stories: Moises Ramos and Drill Surgeries.

Enterprise stories: Moises Ramos and Drill Surgeries.

I studied a Master of Physics at the University of Liverpool from 2016 to 2020. Since I was 10 years old, I have always loved the art of magic, and, driven by curiosity, I eventually became a spectator of the secret’s the Universe hides, my thirst for knowledge to understand this magic from the Universe pushed me to study this mysterious field.

Posted on: 10 August 2021

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TAC Accountants

With the economic landscape ever-changing, as well as the most effective ways to grow a business and wealth, Ben created a company that takes a forward-thinking approach to help their clients.

Posted on: 9 April 2021