Overview
Ever thought about starting your own venture but didn’t know where to begin? Introduction to WES is the first step to turning your entrepreneurial curiosity into action. WES is a student-led community for those who are curious or are currently active entrepreneurs. We support aspiring entrepreneurs through workshops, talks and our mentoring scheme focused on bringing innovation to life and practical skills. Whether you're just curious about entrepreneurship or already working on an idea, WES is here to help you connect, learn, and take the next step.
Join us for an evening of networking and learning about how you can get the most out of WES this year. Drinks will be available on arrival, followed by a presentation given by the WES Co-Presidents on how WES can support you at every stage, from ideation to growing your business. The presentation will be followed by pizza, questions, and networking.
Speaker
Seán Cardiff is a PhD student in Engineering at the University of Cambridge and Co-President of the Wolfson Entrepreneurship Society (WES), having previously served on the committee last year. He is also President of the Cambridge Photonics Society and an alumnus of the 2024 King's Entrepreneurship Lab Residential Programme. His research focuses on developing next-generation radiation detectors for medical imaging. Seán is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting student-led initiatives.
Campbell Wolford is a second-year PhD student in Computational Multi-omics at Wolfson College, where he studies the molecular basis of human disease. As Co-President of the Wolfson Entrepreneurship Society and a founding team member at Peter NeuroTech, he is passionate about turning academic ideas into ventures with real-world impact.
Details
This is a hybrid event which is open to all members of the University of Cambridge and is free to attend. Please book your place using the form below.
Online attendees are welcome to join the event from 18.00-18.30 and will be emailed a link to access the event.
Access
This event will take place in the Gatsby Room on the first floor of the Chancellor's Centre. It has step-free access with a lift and there is an accessible toilet located each floor of the building.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our events team - events@wolfson.cam.ac.uk
