Oxford Foundry

23/05/2022

We're excited to announce that we’ve merged with the Entrepreneurship Centre at Oxford Saïd Business School.

Most of our programmes and events will continue under the leadership of the Entrepreneurship Centre (EC) and will still be fully accessible to you.

Our integration will build upon OXFO’s legacy, contributing to the demands of a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Foundry building will remain open until the end of June 2022.

If you want to enhance your entrepreneurial journey or simply want a browse, then explore the EC social media channels.

Alternatively, contact the EC at [email protected].

The Entrepreneurship team can’t wait to meet you!

17/12/2021

Well, what a year it's been! 🚀💥🔥

In 2020-2021, we continued to focus on our core mission of building and scaling a new generation of ventures and leaders and making entrepreneurship accessible to all.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us and enabled this to be such an impactful year for the people (and the planet)! 🌍

⭐️ Discover our academic year's top headlines and incredible community in our 2020-21 Impact Report:
https://issuu.com/oxfordfoundry/docs/impact_report_2020-21

From all at the Oxford Foundry, we hope you have a lovely Christmas 🎄🎅⛄️❄️
… and a healthy and happy new year! 🎆🥂

Read Oxford Foundry Impact report 2020-2021 by oxfordfoundry on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

13/12/2021

A few weeks ago, All Blacks rugby legend and OXFO's Leader in Practice, Dan Carter, held his first 'Legends of Leadership' conversation with LinkedIn Co-founder Reid Hoffman CBE. 🚀

And Christmas has come early as we've made the full conversation available for you to watch, featuring all of the event's fantastic insights provided by the two pioneers of their industries. 💥

Watch the full recording here: 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTfvLWNvD6k

University of Oxford

Join the Oxford Foundry (https://www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/) for the first event in Dan Carter’s ‘Legends of Leadership’ series. All Blacks sporting legend ...

07/12/2021

Our very own Allan Brian, Global Partnerships Lead, discusses our partnership programmes and initiatives with FMDQ Group, on WebTV-NG.

Watch the full video below.

This edition of the “Market Review” features Kaodi Ugoji, Chief Operating Officer, FMDQ Group, and Allan Brian, Global Partnerships Lead, Oxford Foundry, as...

02/12/2021

Do you want to create positive change in your community? Are you aged 21-35, based in Nigeria, and have a goal to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Then apply for the Young Entrepreneurs Leadership Programme (YELP), run by the Oxford Foundry at the University of Oxford, and FMDQ Group Private Markets Limited.

Successful applicants will take part in a tailored leadership curriculum, which will include roundtable discussions with world leaders in business and entrepreneurship, masterclasses to help build leadership skills, and online community social events.

Unlock your leadership potential, make a difference, and help make the world a better place!

The online programme is part-time – at least 10 hours per month - and runs from 25 April – 26 August 2022. Twenty places are available, and the initiative is free.

Apply via the online form through the FMDQ website. Deadline 31 January 2022.
https://www.fmdqgroup.com/fmdqprivatemarkets/young-entrepreneurs-leadership-programme/

More information can be found on the FMDQ website and on our website: https://www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/oxford-foundry-x-fmdq-partnership

01/12/2021

Are you an innovation-driven start-up in Nigeria looking to globally scale? Do you have an ambitious vision tackling one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Then apply for the two-week intensive ‘Innovate Nigeria’ accelerator run by the Oxford Foundry at the University of Oxford, and FMDQ Group Private Markets Limited.

Successful applicants will benefit from: A bespoke curriculum focusing on core entrepreneurship and venture building skills; One-on-one coaching with the Oxford Foundry's network of experts; Leadership training; And introductions to investors and opportunities to pitch to investors.

Grow into a sustainable enterprise and help create transformative social and economic impact within Nigeria.

The online programme runs from March 28 – 08 April 2022. Five places are available, and the initiative is free.

Apply via the online form through the FMDQ website. Deadline 31 January 2022.
https://www.fmdqgroup.com/fmdqprivatemarkets/innovate-nigeria-programme/

More information can be found on the FMDQ website and on our website: https://www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/oxford-foundry-x-fmdq-partnership

26/11/2021

Are you a University of Oxford graduate student passionate about sustainable development and working with business?

Join top academics and business leaders on 29 Nov at 5pm,
Pembroke College, Oxford to learn more about applying for the new 'Oxford SDG Impact Lab Graduate Fellowships'.

The 16-week Fellowships provide the opportunity to collaborate with businesses to achieve real-world impact in sustainable development. They include personal academic and corporate
mentoring to develop transferrable skills including project management and research leadership, a fully funded four-week research internship in the Mediterranean in Summer 2022 to
engage stakeholders - including a £2,000 stipend, and the potential to join partner easyJet holidays’ strategy team for a year to help execute proposals.

The deadline for applications is 5 December.
Find out more at www.sdglab.uk or sign up for the launch event https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collaborating-with-business-to-change-the-world-panel-networking-event-tickets-211745916737

Hear from top business leaders and the SDG Impact Lab team at a panel event on sustainable development followed by networking over drinks.

24/11/2021

🚨 We're LIVE and streaming across the world to an audience of 70+ countries! 🚨

Two-time All Blacks Rugby World Cup winner and OXFO Leader in Practice, Dan Carter, is starting his exclusive conversation with the co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Garrett Hoffman CBE, in our 'Legends of Leadership' series.

23/11/2021

📢🚨 ONE DAY LEFT TO SIGN-UP! 🚨📢

Don't miss out - exclusive conversation starts tomorrow at 8pm GMT, online, open to everybody.
https://oxfordfoundry.tfaforms.net/211

*OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD - SIGN UP AND WATCH THE CONVERSATION ONLINE BETWEEN TWO LEGENDS OF LEADERSHIP'*
https://oxfordfoundry.tfaforms.net/211

There's still time to sign up for our exclusive 'Legends of Leadership' conversation between two-time All Blacks rugby World Cup winner and OXFO Leader in Practice, Dan Carter, and co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman CBE.

Dan and Reid will be talking about the philosophical applications of leadership inc. a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Blitzscaling' years of LinkedIn; the synergies between sports leadership and entrepreneurship and dealing with pressure, culture, and uncertainty; and the future of leadership, including the must-have skills our future leaders should look to build on.

The event will be livestreamed on 24th November at 8pm GMT (12pm PT, 9am NZDT – 25th Nov) with open access across the world.

Balliol College, Oxford, Brasenose College, Christ Church, Oxford, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, Exeter College, Oxford, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College, Oxford, Hertford College, Jesus College, Oxford University, Keble College, Oxford, Kellogg College, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Linacre College, Lincoln College Oxford, Magdalen College, Oxford, Mansfield College, Oxford, Merton College, Oxford, New College, Oxford, Oriel College, University of Oxford, Pembroke College, Oxford, Somerville College, St Anne's College, St Antony's College, Oxford, St Catherine's College, Oxford, St Cross College, Oxford, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, St Hilda's College, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College, St John's College, Oxford, St Peter's College, Oxford, Somerville College, Trinity College, Oxford, Wadham College, Wolfson College, Oxford

11/11/2021

*OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD - SIGN UP AND WATCH THE CONVERSATION ONLINE BETWEEN TWO LEGENDS OF LEADERSHIP'*
https://oxfordfoundry.tfaforms.net/211

There's still time to sign up for our exclusive 'Legends of Leadership' conversation between two-time All Blacks rugby World Cup winner and OXFO Leader in Practice, Dan Carter, and co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman CBE.

Dan and Reid will be talking about the philosophical applications of leadership inc. a behind-the-scenes look at the 'Blitzscaling' years of LinkedIn; the synergies between sports leadership and entrepreneurship and dealing with pressure, culture, and uncertainty; and the future of leadership, including the must-have skills our future leaders should look to build on.

The event will be livestreamed on 24th November at 8pm GMT (12pm PT, 9am NZDT – 25th Nov) with open access across the world.

Balliol College, Oxford, Brasenose College, Christ Church, Oxford, Corpus Christi College, Oxford, Exeter College, Oxford, Green Templeton College, University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College, Oxford, Hertford College, Jesus College, Oxford University, Keble College, Oxford, Kellogg College, Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, Linacre College, Lincoln College Oxford, Magdalen College, Oxford, Mansfield College, Oxford, Merton College, Oxford, New College, Oxford, Oriel College, University of Oxford, Pembroke College, Oxford, Somerville College, St Anne's College, St Antony's College, Oxford, St Catherine's College, Oxford, St Cross College, Oxford, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, St Hilda's College, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College, St John's College, Oxford, St Peter's College, Oxford, Somerville College, Trinity College, Oxford, Wadham College, Wolfson College, Oxford

10/11/2021

What a night! A huge well done (and good luck!) to all ten ventures who pitched in front of the investors - you all .

Thank you to all those that turned up to support the cohort, the investors themselves, Oxford University Museum of Natural History for the superb venue, and the external catering/music band/multimedia team(s) who added to the memorable evening.

Keep an eye on our social media channels for some snapshots of yesterday's Demo Day 2021.

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