May Update - Message from our CEO Mike Stephens

Refusing to fit in a box

One of the things I love about working with entrepreneurs (and being one) is that there are no boxes. You can draw the lines around your business wherever you want, and no-one can tell you otherwise. I love to see the creativity in people being used freely to create new things that improve the lives of themselves and others, instead of being hemmed in by the imaginary boxes we put ourselves in sometimes.

I am currently working hard to break down the walls of our box so that we can deliver better support to entrepreneurs. We believe that when entrepreneurs succeed, many parts of society succeed, and we want to accelerate that process.

You can read about how we are helping UK Space Agency to open the box on what it means to be a space startup, and welcome more people into the industry.

You can find out about how we’re breaking down boundaries in South Yorkshire to create an inclusive accelerator for the whole region through Transform SY.

And finally, you will soon get a sneak peek of our new strategy, which is how we intend to break out of our own box and reach more of you, in every sector, all the way across the country.

As you enjoy our news, think about what imaginary boxes you have built around yourself, and which ones you need to break out of.

Happy Entrepreneuring!