CAMentrepreneurs introduction 2020 by Richard Lucas shown to Polish students about to go to Cambridge www.camentrepreneurs.com Linkedin www.linkedin.com/groups/12012315 Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/666883720134093 www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/group/camentrepreneurs richardlucas@richardlucas.com

2. What
Official Alumni Group of the University to support business
and social entrepreneurship among Cambridge University
Alumni, Current Students and others.

3. Key facts and values
● “Cambridge and” not “Cambridge only”. Partnerships with
appropriate local organisations
● Inclusive, positive, ‘give’ more than “take”, community spirit.
Make first timers feel at home. Everyone was a beginner once.
● Participant driven and focussed
● Events -> informal, fun and useful
● TED-TEDx model – only operate with local leaders
• Global network, addressing local needs/priorities
• Led by Poles!

4. Vision
● Regular alumni events/meetups in major global cities
● Once a year in medium cities that have an alumni group
● Individuals able to “help out” visitors from other parts of
the world
● When alumni are visiting Cambridge give opportunities to
engage with local eco-system.
● On-line platform supports and facilitates contacts
alumni <-> alumni <-student->

5. Key Facts
Since December 2016
24 meetups 7 cities, 4 continents, near zero budget
Cambridge, Dubai, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, New York,
Sydney, Warsaw

6. Why
Unlock unexploited potential of entrepreneurial diaspora
to help each other, current students and others
Bridge between worldwide entrepreneurial diaspora and
Cambridge

7. Contact/more info
www.camentrepreneurs.com
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/groups/12012315
Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/666883720134093
www.alumni.cam.ac.uk/group/camentrepreneurs
richardlucas@richardlucas.com

8. https://camentrepreneurs39.eventbrite.co.uk