[Episode 103] How do you fund a social enterprise? Camilla Elwood from UnLtd fills us in

You know the saying ‘not all superheroes wear capes’? We think this sums up every social entrepreneur out there, including our very own CEO, Joy Foster.They’re the peeps who spot a social problem and then go out and create a business to solve it. 👊 Their mission is fuelled by a passion for making an impact, changing lives for the better with an idea that makes money AND does good. Perhaps we’ve just described you. Or this is someone you aspire to be. If so, this week’s podcast with Camilla Elwood from UnLtd is for you. Here’s why you need to tune inTechPixies wouldn’t be here without UnLtd and the grants and support it has provided; as Joy describes in this episode, UnLtd has helped propel TechPixies forward. And if you’re a social entrepreneur or are thinking about becoming one, it can do the same for you. You’ll find out more about the funding options UnLtd offers and you’ll hear about some of the companies it’s helped (Camilla’s stories are SO heart-warming 😍). And if you’re not even sure what a social enterprise is, don’t worry! Camilla explains all. Here’s what to listen out for:[00:55] What exactly is a social enterprise? [03:08] Camilla talks about the grant awards UnLtd provides.[06:41] Learn about the support UnLtd offers social entrepreneurs. [10:39] Camilla reveals some success stories of businesses UnLtd has helped.[15:44] Why should you go for funding? [17:46] What characteristics make a great social entrepreneur?[25:08] Camilla talks about how UnLtd is breaking down barriers to social investment. Are you ready to change the world? ▶️ Press play now. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com.Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at [email protected] Thanks for listening!

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Joy Foster is an award-winning entrepreneur who helps women upskill with modern technology in order to return to work, change careers or start a business. Most recently she was recognised by Grant Thornton as one of the 100 Faces of the Vibrant Economy 2018, she was awarded Startup Director of the Year for London and the South by the Institute of Directors (May 2018). She was the only Startup female finalist in the national IoD awards (Oct 2018). Her business, TechPixies was named Women in Business Startup of the Year 2018 and Enterprise Nation Female Startup of the Year 2017. Joy and her company have recently been profiled in Forbes for raising £150,000 and Stella for breaking down barriers for women wanting to re-ignite their careers and in April 2019, TechNation has named TechPixies ‘one to watch’ in the EdTech space.