Start Small.
Dream Big.
Build Something Yours.
Free Talk to Spark Entrepreneurial Thinking in Your Students
Too many young people believe entrepreneurship is only for tech wizards or billionaire risk-takers. This short, engaging in-school talk from Dr. Sheela Sharma, CEO of Portobello Business Centre, shows students that business can start with a simple idea, a bit of courage and plenty of curiosity.
Why Book This Talk?
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Inspire students with practical, real-world career insights
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Support PSHE, careers, enterprise or enrichment programmes
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Introduce entrepreneurship in an accessible and inclusive way
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Fits easily into the timetable - just 20 minutes
What Students Will Gain
In just one session, your 15-19-year-olds will:
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Discover entrepreneurship as a realistic, rewarding career path
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Understand small ideas can grow into big opportunities
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Hear real founder stories - people who started just like them
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Learn about NextGen Elevate, a fully funded business support programme for young founders
Whether they’re bursting with ideas or simply exploring their future, this talk offers a fresh perspective and the confidence to take their first step.
Who’s Delivering the Talk?
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Dr Sheela Sharma – a business transformation expert with a career spanning investment banking, healthcare, education and entrepreneurship. She has also served as a secondary Head of Enterprise, Entrepreneurship & Employability, so she knows exactly what truly resonates in the classroom.
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Portobello Business Centre - a non-profit enterprise support organisation that has helped thousands of UK founders start and grow their businesses over the past 30 years. Early journeys include brands like Innocent Drinks, Karen Millen and Charlie Bigham.