Imperial IB Innovation & Entrepreneurship Careers Club

Imperial IB Innovation & Entrepreneurship Careers Club and Imperial Business School Finance Club members, Join us for a panel, then networking with drinks and snacks, with 5 art market experts at our upcoming event on the 19th of May: Let’s Talk Art Business   If you are an Imperial Business School student curious about the art market, how art functions as an asset class, and want to hear about founders’ journeys within the art market, register to attend! With speakers bringing decades of experience across art finance, market intelligence, investment management, luxury research, and art advisory. Panellists: Damian Leslie, Regional Portfolio Manager, EMEA, Christie's Art Finance, a division of Christie’s providing art-backed lending and financing solutions, previously Senior Director and Head of Sotheby's Financial Services for Europe and Asia Anders Petterson, Founder & CEO of ArtTactic, an art market research and analytics firm specialising in data-driven insights on global art market trends Emilia De Stasio, CFA, Founder & COO of Artscapy, a platform providing art market intelligence, portfolio management, and investment support services for collectors Andrew Shirley, Founder of AS Editorial and former Head of Luxury Research at Knight Frank, where he led The Wealth Report and developed the Luxury Investment Index tracking passion assets such as art, wine, and classic cars Arianne Piper, Founder & Director of ARIANNE PIPER ART ADVISORY, an independent art advisory firm specialising in Modern and Contemporary Art across primary and secondary markets Structure: Panel + Q&A + networking with drinks & canapés.   📍 Imperial Business School ⏰ Tuesday 19th May, 6:00–8:30 PM
 🔗 Register through the Luma link found through IBConnect or our IG:  @imperial_ie_club or @ibfinclub 📧 Make sure to register using your Imperial email address #artbusiness #artfinance #artmarket #artcollecting #alternativeassets #luxuryinvestment #investmentmanagement #imperialbusinessschool

Recently, the IB Innovation and Entrepreneurship Careers Club had the pleasure of hosting the Hult Prize Campus Competition 2026, bringing together 26 dynamic teams with transformative ideas for a better future 🌏💡 Congratulations once again to our winning teams for their outstanding innovation, creativity, and commitment to driving meaningful impact. We’re excited to see them continue their journey to the next stage of the Hult Prize! 👏✨ #HultPrize #Innovation #Entrepreneuship #ImperialCollegeLondon #startups #PitchCompetition #StudentEntrepreneurs #PitchForImpact

The Hult Prize Campus Competition 2026 was a truly unforgettable evening that underscored the power of innovation! The room was absolutely buzzing with energy, and we were inspired by all the bold, transformative ideas brought to the stage. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to all the pitching teams for their remarkable work, and to our esteemed panel of judgesーRuben Portz, Amardeep Parmar, and Matias Acosta ーfor their invaluable time, insights, and dedication to supporting the next generation of social entrepreneurs. Swipe through to see the faces behind the pitches and some of our favorite highlights from a truly memorable evening 🚀 #hultprize #innovation #entrepreneuship #imperialcollegelondon #studententrepreneurs #PitchForImpact

Last month, Imperial IB Innovation & Entrepreneurship Careers Club kicked off our first generative AI workshop in collaboration with the Claude Builder Club @ Imperial at Imperial Business School. ❤️🔥 The session brought together technical and non-technical students to explore how high-level prompting can turn ideas into viable startups. From identifying real customer pain points and sizing markets to building business plans and pitch decks, attendees left with practical tools to move from concept to prototype. This is just the beginning of a series designed to help Imperial founders bring their ideas closer to reality. If you are not yet a member, make sure to register via IBConnect to access our newsletter and stay updated. We have a lot of exciting events planned for the rest of the year! 🙂↕️ #imperialcollegelondon #imperialbiz #imperialbusinessschool #innovation #entrepreneurship #startupslondon #claude #anthropic #coding

We are excited to officially introduce the three judges for the Hult Prize Imperial Campus Competition 2026. Ruben Portz — COO at Novabook Ruben is widely recognized as the accountant for startups, overseeing the finances of nearly 1,000 venture-backed startups across the UK. He previously led growth at Seneca to millions of users and through its acquisition by GoStudent, and also worked in Venture Capital supporting Forward Partners’ $100M+ portfolio. His expertise in scaling startups and fundraising will provide valuable, practical feedback to our teams. Amardeep Parmar — Community Builder, Angel Investor & Editor Amardeep builds thriving communities for high-growth Asian-heritage founders and investors, empowering thousands through events, podcasts, and impact programs. He also co-edits Entrepreneur’s Handbook (1M+ monthly views) and is a 6× angel investor and 2× limited partner, backing startups across edtech, health, fintech, and more. His perspective bridges community, capital, and growth. Matias Acosta — Social Entrepreneur & Innovation Leader Matias is a Latin American social entrepreneur advancing sustainability through cleantech and education. He founded an edtech social enterprise training hundreds of young people to build social ventures across Latin America. Today, as RCARU Innovation Coordinator & Advisory Member, he strengthens UK-Argentina tech and innovation links. An exceptional panel bringing expertise across venture growth, investing, and social innovation. We are excited to see everyone’s innovative and impactful pitches come to life on stage. 📅 February 25 | 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 ACEX 554, Imperial College London #HultPrize #ImperialCollegeLondon #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #VentureCapital #SocialImpact

This is a friendly reminder from the IB Innovation & Entrepreneurship Careers Club that the registration deadline for the Hult Prize Campus Competition 2026 closes TODAY, February 23rd. To confirm participation in the campus competition on Wednesday, February 25th (6:00–9:00 PM) at South Kensington Campus, please complete the following two steps by the end of today if not already done: 1. Register via the official Hult Prize website: hultprize.org/register 2. Complete the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Careers Club’s Google Form (including pitch deck submission): https://lnkd.in/eVw4PtM8 Submissions received after February 23rd via either the Hult Prize registration link or the club’s Google Form will not be eligible for the Imperial Campus Competition 2026. We look forward to seeing your innovative pitches at the event! #HultPrize #GlobalImpact #StudentStartups #PitchForImpact #SDGs #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImperialBusinessSchool #ImperialCollegeLondon #StartupLife

This is a friendly reminder from the IB Innovation & Entrepreneurship Careers Club that the registration deadline for the Hult Prize Campus Competition 2026 is approaching! The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student startup competition, providing a global platform for students to develop ventures addressing one or more of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Finalists have the opportunity to compete for a USD 1 million prize to transform their ideas into impactful solutions. Sign up by completing BOTH steps to be officially entered: 1.⁠ ⁠Register via the official Hult Prize website: hultprize.org/register (by Feb 15th) 2.⁠ ⁠Complete the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Career Club’s Google Form: https://lnkd.in/eVw4PtM8 (by Feb 23rd) 🗓 Date: February 25th (Wednesday), 6pm-8.30pm 📍Location: Imperial College London (Room TBC) We look forward to seeing your innovative pitches at the competition!

🚀 From Idea to Startup — Powered by Claude The IB Innovation & Entrepreneurship Career Club is excited to collaborate with the Anthropic Claude Builder Club for a practical, hands-on session focused on building startups with AI. This workshop will demonstrate how founders can use Claude to move from idea to execution. Covering startup ideation, market sizing, business planning, pitch construction, and defining next steps toward prototyping. The session will also include a co-founder speed dating segment, followed by a short implementation sprint where newly formed teams apply the tools and frameworks in real time. This event is designed for students interested in entrepreneurship, product development, and the real-world application of AI in venture creation. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3U-Pf4t Time: 5-8pm Location: Sherfield Building 324

The IB Innovation and Entrepreneurship Career Club is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Hult Prize 2026 Competition at Imperial College London. Registration is now officially open! About the Hult Prize: The Hult Prize is recognized as the world’s largest student startup competition, empowering students to “Pitch for Impact” by developing for-profit ventures that advance at least one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Finalists will have the exceptional opportunity to compete for $1,000,000to bring their ideas to life. How to Apply: We warmly invite all aspiring entrepreneurs at Imperial to participate and showcase their innovative ideas.  The registration deadline is February 15, 2026. ⚠️ Important: To complete your registration, please ensure you sign up via BOTH the official Hult Prize registration link (https://lnkd.in/dNsG9ykK) and the IB Innovation and Entrepreneurship Career Club’s Google Form (https://lnkd.in/eVw4PtM8). 📅 Key Dates for February Feb 2nd: Registration Opens Feb 15th: Registration Closes Feb 23rd: Pitch submissions due to be submitted Feb 25th: Stage 1: Qualifier Presentations Winners will continue to Nationals(Stage 2) in April/May 2026. Stay tuned for further updates on competition guidelines and our distinguished panel of judges. #HultPrize #GlobalImpact #StudentStartups #PitchForImpact #SDGs #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ImperialBusinessSchool #ImperialCollegeLondon #StartupLife

Excited to announce our first VC & Founders Panel: Founding in 2025–2030 Join us for an exclusive venture capital and founders panel exploring what it takes to build and scale a startup in the coming decade. Featuring insights from leading Seed and Series B+ founders and investors. Speakers: - Mat Ilic – Co-Founder of Greenworkx | Former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister | Oxford & LSE graduate - Rafael Manyari – Equinor Ventures | ex-JP Morgan | Board Observer at Space Intelligence - Hannah Chappatte – Founder & CEO of Hybr | Forbes 30 Under 30 | The Sunday Times Young Power List 2024  - Philipp Werner - Investor at Frontline Capital | ex-Redstone | Otto Beisheim School of Management - David Rovick Arrojo - Growth Investor at Eurazeo | ex-Invus | University of Oxford The discussion will explore the following topics: 1. The current venture landscape  2. Founder tactics  3. The future of tech This event aims to spark meaningful conversations on venture trends, founder strategies, and the future of technology, while fostering connections between students and investors. 📅 Nov 17th (6:15 PM–8:00 PM) 📍 ICBS 200-LT2, Imperial College Business School 🔗 Signup link: https://lnkd.in/gwsxf9Ec Dress code: Business casual Please note: Registration is open exclusively to club members through the “Register” button. Non-members can either join the club via IB Connect or purchase a £3 guest ticket (limited to 30 spots) to attend the event. Club Join Link: https://lnkd.in/gJ4gWwvn #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Innovation #Startups #SeedStage #SeriesA #AI #Sustainability #FutureOfBusiness #ImperialCollege #ImperialBusiness #Innovation