We worked with Square to identify the right location and ensured sufficient capacity for the demand we needed. The outcome meant that ED were able to best support our employees, but also that ED were able to support a MSDUK supplier and supplement their turnover, helping them to grow
My biggest takeaway from the programme is knowing that there is always room to grow no matter what type of person you are or what stage your business is at. It is important to note that this programme was intensive so whatever efforts you put in, that is what you’ll get out of it.
I knew I wanted to be around people who looked like me, who were in similar stage with their start-ups, and who understood the biases that ethnic minority founders face. After I was accepted onto Cohort 1 and we had a first meeting in Birmingham, I looked around the room and I thought, I’m not alone. This was my first experience with MSDUK.
As one of the 12 finalists of the MSDUK Innovation Challenge, it is great to know that the support from MSDUK extends beyond the programme. It shows that MSDUK is dedicated in providing continuous support to ethnic minority businesses.
I enjoyed being one of the 10 businesses pitching during the MSDUK Accelerator Demo Day because I was able to receive feedback almost instantly after walking off stage. Following the Demo Day, some corporates expressed their interest in my product which is always a great outcome
When we think about racial injustices and misrepresentations, we often think about it as an individual problem. But misrepresentation is also embedded in the systems we create in order to organise ourselves—the ways we do business, the laws that govern us, and even the products we buy and sell.
In 2023, we expect our growth to continue, with a focus on building a stronger community within our network and fostering partnerships with other business networks and diversity groups so that everyone can come together under one goal. Check out some of the MSDUK highlights this year!
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