The story of andy Francksen & guy Thurlow, BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship)alumni who established their startup, next-genmedia
Andy tells us about his choice to study the BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship) course here at UWE Bristol, and how the course enabled him and his business partner Guy to start their company Next-Gen Media. This academic year, BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship) celebrates its 10-year anniversary and celebrates stories from within those 10 years.
“Joining UWE Bristol was the catalyst for us starting our own business – something Guy and I had often dreamed about before enrolling. We met on our course and began developing a successful working relationship that benefited from our balanced attributes and complementary skills.”
“I’m often impulsive and excited about most decisions, while Guy is more measured and takes a step back to assess everything. Guy is good with numbers, while I’m more process driven. This combination of traits proved to be a recipe for success. Many of the philosophies and processes we practised during our degree now form the basis of our work, and we’re always looking for ways to improve.”
“We began developing our idea in our second year and secured a summer internship through the University Enterprise Zone, which helped us to start our company Target Student that then became later on Next-Gen Media. Our business focuses on changing the way the world engages with students at home, giving everyone the opportunity to connect with them all year-round through a responsible platform. We do this by supplying, managing and maintaining digital signage networks specifically for university accommodation providers across the UK, connecting students with the brands they love.”
“The course delivered exactly what we were looking for; it allowed us to learn, implement, reflect, and assess the impact on real business ideas and decisions, instead of just writing about them hypothetically. The highlight for us was the hands-on nature and practical elements, which gave us the confidence and know-how to get our business up and running”
BA(HONS) BUSINESS (TEAM ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship) is an entrepreneurship and business studies degree by UWE Bristol that has 100% positive outcomes (all graduates either establish their own company, go to employment or to further studies).
During their three years, the students develop the skills, creativity, confidence and knowledge to work well in any work environment, preparing them for the world of work as entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs. Learn more about the degree by continuing to browse this website using the navigator menu above.