Creative Entrepreneurs
Creative Entrepreneurs is a UK-based online and event platform providing resources for people starting up and growing creative businesses.[1] The Creative Entrepreneurs website collects and organises business resources which can be searched by type and by specific creative sector.[2][3] The website also provides magazine-like content including interviews with leading creative entrepreneurs and industry experts, such as investors and business advisors.[4][5] Additionally, Creative Entrepreneurs host events to support entrepreneurship in the UK creative sector.
History[edit]
Creative Entrepreneurs was launched in January 2016 at No. 10 Downing Street with four ambassadors: Anya Hindmarch, Jamal Edwards, the late Zaha Hadid and Rohan Silva.[6] Its founder is former Time Warner executive Carolyn Dailey.[7]
On its launch, Prime Minister David Cameron referred to the platform as "the first of its kind".[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ Paton, Elizabeth (2016-01-21). "In Britain, New Creative-Business Website Draws Support". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Mather, Lindsey (22 January 2016). "Zaha Hadid Can Be Your New Small Business Adviser | Architectural Digest". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ "Creative Entrepreneurs website launched to help arts start-ups | News | The Stage". The Stage. 2016-01-20. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Fairs, Marcus (2016-01-19). "Carolyn Dailey on lack of recognition for entrepreneurial designers". Dezeen (published 2016-02-19). Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Conti, Samantha (2016-01-21). "Anya Hindmarch, Zaha Hadid Named Ambassadors of Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative". WWD. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Blackhurst, Chris (2016-01-20). "Britain's got creative talent - and it can put us on top of the world". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (2016-01-25). "Former Time Warner Exec Carolyn Dailey Launches Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative". Variety. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Burn-Callander, Rebecca (2016-01-20). "Creative industries are 'driving force' of UK economy, says David Cameron". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
- ^ Blackhurst, Chris (2016-01-23). "Why making HS2 run well is more important than pretty-looking trains". The Independent. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
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