Join us for an Enterprise Academy discussion, where we will explore the transition from academia to entrepreneurship, with Chris Fraser, CEO at Aspire Technology Solutions.
Learn about how you can manage the change from academia to entrepreneurship, leveraging your fresh perspective and untapped potential, as Chris shares how he went from a master’s student to CEO. Discover best practices and challenges when navigating the business world as Chris explains how he set up a business without a traditional entrepreneurial background, from the initial business idea, entering the industry and achieving substantial business growth within the IT and tech space.
Chris studied at Newcastle University, achieving his Physics undergraduate in 2002, and his Masters in Electronics in 2003, before co-founding Aspire in 2006. Established as a two-person venture, Aspire is now an award-winning IT Managed Service and Cyber Security Provider serving nearly 2,000 customers. The company provides cutting-edge technology solutions spanning cyber security, cloud, connectivity, managed services and unified communications and has grown to become one of the largest Managed Service and Cyber Security Providers in the UK.
Expand your knowledge, as this talk delves into:
• Navigating the early stages of a start up with no prior experience
• Tips, tricks & challenges when setting up your own business
• Entering technology and IT and the future of the industry
Whether you are passionate about engineering, technology, and IT, or from another academic background exploring how you can start your own business, join this Enterprise Academy talk to learn from somebody who has successfully navigated the journey of academia to entrepreneurship.
The talk is followed by a Q&A session, lunch and the opportunity to network, where Chris will be on hand to answer any questions, you might have.
FREE and open to all; however, booking is essential. Learn more and reserve your place now.
