Pop-up Living Lab Guest Speaker Anita Frost At The Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

Building a Business Without Big Money?

Join entrepreneur and founder Anita Frost in an insightful panel discussion to kick off the Manchester Metropolitan Business School's Pop-up Living Lab series.

This week-long launch event promises an incredible time to reflect on a core question: How do you build big ideas without big money? Let's have a conversation, lead this forward, and go!-

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You are invited to the launch of the Business School’s Pop-up Living Lab—a free, week-long initiative open to students, staff, and the wider public.

What is the Living Lab?
This unique event features daily panel discussions alongside a dynamic Living Lab space where six businesses will present real-world challenges. Organisations from diverse fields are seeking ideas and perspectives from community members, staff, and students on issues they are currently grappling with. Your curiosity, creativity, and insights are highly valued and encouraged. No specialist expertise is required; simply a willingness to share your views.
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Experience Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Shape Real Ideas: Engage directly with businesses and contribute to innovative solutions.
• Inspiring Evening Talks: Enjoy talks focused on entrepreneurship.
• Engaging Panel Discussions: Each discussion features a diverse and highly credible line-up of speakers, sharing experiences and reflections from entrepreneurship practice.

Who You Will Hear From
The speaker line-up represents a diverse mix of voices, including:

• Entrepreneurs and founders (like Anita Frost)
• Investors and finance experts (venture capital, start-up support)
• Innovation leaders and industry voices
• Academics shaping the future of enterprise education

They collectively offer a unique combination of real-world experience, investment insight, research expertise, and practical guidance on how ideas become impactful ventures.
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The Programme Brings Perspectives From:

• Founders building innovative ventures in AI, immersive technology, digital platforms, and creative IP.
• Investors and finance experts supporting start-ups and scale-ups.
• Leaders working at the intersection of innovation, culture, technology, and society.
• Academics shaping the future of enterprise education and knowledge exchange.
• Practitioners supporting business growth through strategy, marketing, finance, and organisational development.

Sectors represented include AI, fintech, creative industries, venture capital, consumer brands, sport, education, digital marketing, cultural enterprise, and social innovation.