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Start-up stories 2023/24

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Read the inspiring stories from the students and graduates who have received training, mentoring and funding from the Essex Startups team to develop their own start-up businesses during the academic year 2023/24.

Vijayakumar Sethuraman
MBA graduate Vijay is developing a STEM-focused learning platform for children using robotics.
Ophelia Charlesworth
LLB Law graduate Ophelia founded theatre production company Steelacts Productions and is preparing to tour her one-woman show internationally.
Benjamin Pam
MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate Ben is utilising his business acumen to develop an events discovery and marketing platform.
Somya Bisaria
MSc Human Resources student Somya reflects on her experiences in the role of Marketing and Communications Frontrunner with the Essex Startups team.
Kamonwan Khuensuwan
MBA student Kamonwan recently completed Essex Startups' iTeams Programme, giving her the opportunity to explore the role of business consultancy within the UK.
Jessica Lee
BA Events Management graduate Jessica Lee is passionate about bringing communities together to enjoy their favourite confectionary at her Sweet Treat Festival.
ChiDubem Menakaya
BSc International Enterprise and Business Development graduate ChiDubem is a transformational coach supporting others with idea generation and entrepreneurial learning.
Katherine Thuan Nguyen
After establishing a business in her native Vietnam, MBA graduate Kath used her time at Essex to start a new business project.
Daniella Opoku-Acheampong
Drama and Literature student Daniella uses her YouTube channel to explore the intersecting identities within the black community and debunk common misconceptions about them.
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