We're Building

the next generation of young founders

Our Mission

To help develop excellent mindsets and drive leadership in society.

Reframing the Minds of Professionals:

Emphasising the responsibility of professionals to mentor and elevate aspiring students, ensuring that the efforts of previous leaders are not duplicated
We achieve this through our Launchpad Programme

Reframing the Minds of Students:

Encouraging them to think big and define the impact they aspire to have
Implemented via our Founder Series: Custom entrepreneurial sessions at universities, featuring prominent faith-driven entrepreneurs
Enhanced by Workshops that emphasise practical Ethical Entrepreneurship and value creation

The Redwood Funnel

We aim to connect current professionals with students for:

Business Experience
Accelerator

Funnel 1: Business Experience

Highly-vetted university students, specialising in diverse academic fields are selected
They are paired with a startup / business to tackle real challenges and provide a fresh perspective
Efforts are directed towards developing solutions, culminating in a formal business presentation

Funnel 2: The Accelerator

Students view the world uniquely, often at the forefront of technology, innovation, and societal shifts
That’s why transformative companies like Snapchat, Facebook and Figma originate from universities. Given that 25% of US unicorns start in college, why not replicate this success in the UK?
Our mission is to identify, support, and assist high-potential student founders to impact the circular economy Community

Benefits to Students:

Engage with real-world business problems
Gain valuable work experience that is typically inaccessible through traditional academic routes
Access to top mentorship and resources
Learn from experienced founders and industry experts
Be part of a collaborative, supportive network, opening doors to potential investors and partners

Benefits to Businesses and the Community:

Innovative solutions from the brightest minds at little cost
Minimal financial investment, training or time commitments required
Cultivates a new generation of student entrepreneurs who create value-add businesses
Builds a stronger, self-sustaining economy within the Community
Removal of the duplication of efforts allowing for inter-generational building

Founder Series

Designed to inspire and guide aspiring student entrepreneurs through direct engagement with successful founders. These custom entrepreneurial sessions, hosted at universities, feature prominent faith-driven entrepreneurs who share their journeys, insights, and strategies with students eager to follow in their footsteps.

The Type of Founders We're Seeking

Founders who understand the significance of giving back to the community and recognize their broader role in society. These leaders have achieved remarkable success but remain grounded in their values.

They are eager to:

Inspire: Share their stories to motivate and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs
Mentor: Offer practical guidance and actionable advice
Contribute: Cultivate a supportive ecosystem by sharing knowledge and resources

Key Events

May 7th 2024: Founder Series 4

Ibrahim Khan (IFG)

Our 4th and biggest founder series to date! We had 100+ signups and an engaging event that included a talk, Q&A and a networking opportunity.

March 4th 2024: Workshop 3 by Kadeza Begum

Market Research

A specialised masterclass focused on the importance of market dynamics, introducing essential tools for research and exploring competitor analysis.

March 1st 2024: Workshop 2 by The Redwood Team

Design Thinking

Focusing on the importance of empathy and design thinking, and integrating these concepts with Islamic principles.

February 27th 2024: Partnership with QMIF and Founder Series 3

Haris Irfan

This marked our formal partnership with Queen Mary's Islamic Finance Society.

Together, we hosted Haris Irfan, an experienced professional specialising in Islamic Finance, Harris deeply impacted the finance-oriented students at Warwick.

February 7th 2024: Founder Series 2

Aqil Jaigridar

Aqil is a graduated medicine student who founded an NGO during his university years, appealing to the non-profit and STEM-oriented students at Warwick.

January 31st 2024: Workshop 1 by The Redwood Team

Introspection and Ideation

Exploring the importance of effort in predestined sustenance, the significance of Islamic values in business, and collaborative ideation exercises.