Entrepreneurship Society

Whether you're aiming to start your own business, join an SME or work for a big corporation, Reading Entrepreneurs can help give you the tools, resources and confidence you need.

The Entrepreneurship Society is entirely student-led and was launched by HCfE in 2014, in partnership with Reading Students' Union. It is the biggest non-sport society on campus and runs several events throughout the academic year, including guest speaker talks, lectures and more. Most significant is the Entrepreneurship Conference, a networking event launched in 2020 that featured several successful business leaders sharing their insights on starting and growing a business.

Read the full news release about the 2025 Reading Entrepreneurship Society Conference.

The Society President for the 2024/25 is Sam Hirsch, a third-year student on the BSc Business and Management (Entrepreneurship) Programme.

Speaking about the conference and the future Sam said:

"Reflecting on the Flagship Conference has truly energised me. I'm deeply grateful for the openness and generosity of our speakers and appreciate the valuable time they've shared with us. It was inspiring to hear that everyone comes from different circumstances, and there's genuinely no single 'right way' to achieve success. Previously, I was focused on finding my own 'right way,' but now I understand that change is constant, and no two successful journeys are alike. Moving forward, I’m committed to following a path that allows me to learn, grow, and fully enjoy my time here on Earth. Thank you to everyone who made the event so special - I can't wait to see how each of us continues to grow in our ever-changing world."

The members of the Entrepreneurship Society's Executive Committee include the following (left to right):

Kevin Kegel, BSc Economics, Events

Angel Seaman, BSc Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business), Public Relations

Ella Gomez, Business and Management (Marketing), Marketing Officer

Lily Williamson, BSc International Business and Management, Vice-President

Sam Hirsch, BSc Business and Management (Entrepreneurship), President

Vivian Beale, BSc Business and Management (Marketing), Social Secretary

Iona Roe, BSc International Business and Management, Creative Director

Om Melwani, BSc Environmental Management and Sustainability, Newsletter

Jamie Gunning, BSc Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business), Engagement

More information about the Entrepreneurship Society can be found on its website and social media links.

Website: https://readingsu.co.uk/student-opportunities/view/entrepreneurial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadingES

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingES/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingentrepreneurs/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruentre

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@readingentrepreneurshipsoc6613

Email: entrepreneur@reading.ac.uk

The Entrepreneurship Society is also on WhatsApp https://linktr.ee/readingentresoc