I was invited by Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy Joanne Zhang and Professor of Leadership Practice Stefan Krummaker as a Guest Speaker in their Master's courses on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership from 2022 to 2025 at Queen Mary University of London's School of Business and Management.
Professor Zhang invited me to speak to her students about my startup journey, focusing on dealing with uncertainties in the entrepreneurial process and the lean startup approach. I shared insights on Nanu's business model and my experience navigating the challenges of building a technology startup, providing students with real-world perspectives on entrepreneurial decision-making and iteration.
Professor Krummaker invited me to contribute to discussions on Responsible Leadership and Self-Leadership, exploring how active listening prevents leaders from drifting to the dark side by helping them reflect on their leadership practices. I spoke about my personal journey to becoming an entrepreneur, what drives me and my personal vision, my leadership style, the most important leadership lessons I've learned, and my biggest leadership challenges. The sessions included demonstrations of Nanu and connecting my entrepreneurial journey to transformational leadership principles.
These recurring invitations over the last four years reflect my commitment to bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world entrepreneurial practice, sharing practical knowledge with the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs.