School of Business
Social Entrepreneurs Podcast
Welcome to 'Social Entrepreneurs'
Every day can bring new challenges to social enterprises alongside opportunities for innovation, growth, and creating lasting impact. In this podcast series, 'Social Entrepreneurs', we look at themes of growth, delve deep into the stories of the people at the heart of Leicester’s Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, and those dedicated to using business strategies to solve social problems and drive meaningful change.
Hosted by Tobias Gould, Business Innovation Fellow at the University of Leicester School of Business and a director at Community Enterprise Engine, each episode features one of our academic experts and a local social entrepreneur exploring the hurdles faced by the sector.
Whether it's navigating the complexities of funding, overcoming operational challenges, or scaling up while staying true to the organisation’s purpose, Social Entrepreneurs sheds light on how those making a difference are aiming to push boundaries and find solutions.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you’re part of a social enterprise, charity, or CIC, our podcast series will provide inspiration, practical advice, and real-world stories to help you tackle your own challenges and create change in your own enterprise.
Episode 1: Strategy:
“Why do social entrepreneurs need to be good at strategy?”
Tobias is joined by Gareth James, Chief Executive of LAMP, the Leicester Action for Mental Health Project, and Professor Mat Hughes, Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Leicester School of Business.
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Episode 2: Tech for Good:
“How can smart tech help communities?”
Tobias is joined by Stacey Wragg, Founder of Creative Collaborators CIC and Dr Francesca Faedi, Lecturer in Business and the Space Economy at the University of Leicester School of Business.