26/08/2024
What an incredible journey we had at Latvia-Cambridge Venture Camp 2024! 🇬🇧
Over the past few days, young entrepreneurs have grown, learned, and been inspired in countless ways. A heartfelt thank you to all of our mentors, lecturers, sponsors, and partners who made this experience truly unforgettable. Your contributions shaped the future of our aspiring entrepreneurs, and we are forever grateful. 🙌
A very special thank you to our incredible lineup of mentors and lecturers. You shared not just your knowledge, but your passion, insight, and encouragement, which have left a lasting impact on all of us. We are beyond grateful to have learned from such an inspiring group of leaders: Professor Alan Barrell, Professor Annie Brooking, Professor Peter Tyler, Catherine Foottit, Marcia Baldry-Bryan, Fiona Nielsen, Walter Herriot, Stephen Tunnicliffe-Wilson, Dr. Mark Wilson, Mārcis Ļaksa, Ilze Rubene, Henry O’Farrell, Chris Lamaison, Sylvia Russell, Dr. Nataļja Tečelovska, Dr. Elvijs Sarkans, Jan Storgards,
Kārlis Purmalis, and Martin Rigby. Your guidance has helped young entrepreneurs look at challenges differently, sharpen their entrepreneurial mindset, and take bold steps toward success. We appreciate your dedication and the energy you brought to the camp – you have sparked a fire that will continue to burn brightly in all participants! 🔥
We also want to extend a very special thank you to the Embassy of Latvia to the UK/ Latvijas vēstniecība Apvienotajā Karalistē, whose warm hospitality and deep insights truly enriched our experience. Ambassador Ivita Burmistre, Second Secretary Santa Rosicka, and Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūra - LIAA representative Ivars Žukovskis – your dedication to strengthening UK-Latvia cultural, business, and academic relationships was inspiring. Your support is paving the way for Latvian entrepreneurs to thrive internationally, and we are honored to have had the opportunity to learn from you. 🇱🇻
Additionally, we want to thank our other incredible hosts who welcomed us during our visits, offering us hands-on experiences and invaluable knowledge. Ward Hills at Cambridge MakeSpace, thank you for showing us the power of innovation in action. Richard Gant, your tour of Madingley Hall Gardens was a refreshing blend of creativity and nature. David Broach, your insights at the Future Business Centre opened up new horizons for entrepreneurship. And David Chaplin, the tour of the Bio-Innovation Centre at TusPark Cambridge left us inspired by the intersection of science and business. Each of you played a crucial role in making this camp extraordinary, and we are deeply grateful for your time and expertise. 🌱
To our academic partners, we are deeply grateful for your ongoing support. A big thank you to LU Ekonomikas un sociālo zinātņu fakultāte, Biznesa Vadības Koledža, Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and Anglia Ruskin University. Your dedication to fostering innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship within your communities has truly shaped the future of Latvian talent. Together, we are laying the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. 🎓
This venture camp was just the beginning, and now young entrepreneurs are ready to take everything they have learned and apply it to their future projects! 🚀
