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Inspiring the Next Generation: Investment Expert Shares Entrepreneurial Wisdom with HKBU School of Business Students

13 Nov, 2024

Ms. Donna NGUYENPHUOC (left), Managing Partner of SPARQ Capital, shares her entrepreneurial insights during a seminar hosted by the EIC. Dr. Marta DOWEIJKO (right), Director of the EIC, moderated the event. Ms. Donna NGUYENPHUOC (left), Managing Partner of SPARQ Capital, shares her entrepreneurial insights during a seminar hosted by the EIC. Dr. Marta DOWEIJKO (right), Director of the EIC, moderated the event.

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre (EIC) of the HKBU School of Business hosted an engaging seminar on 5th November 2024, featuring Ms. Donna NGUYENPHUOC, Managing Partner of SPARQ Capital, a multi-family office that invests in growth-stage technology companies. As an entrepreneur and investment expert, Ms. NGUYENPHUOC shared her inspiring insights with over 200 business students by highlighting the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset for innovation and problem-solving in any career. This event was part of the School’s ongoing commitment to equip students with the knowledge and skills essential for success in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Ms. NGUYENPHUOC emphasised the significance of resilience and confidence in entrepreneurship, encouraging students to view failures as essential learning opportunities. “You have to not be afraid of failure,” she remarked, inspiring attendees to embrace challenges as stepping stones to success. Her insights resonated with the School’s mission to cultivate future leaders capable of navigating complex business challenges.

Dr. Marta DOWEIJKO, Director of the EIC, moderated the seminar, underscoring the Centre’s role in fostering an entrepreneurial culture within the School.

Established in September 2016, EIC supports the School’s entrepreneurial education through seminars, workshops, and related activities. For more information about the Centre, please visit: https://eic.hkbu.edu.hk/. 

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