2014 -
2015
2015 -
2016
Despite the weight of BCoEC’s founder,
Richard Branson, and the Virgin brand, there
were challenges at the outset. “There was a lot
of apprehension,” says Lisa. “For entrepreneurs,
support was tough to come by and often
disjointed. We had to prove ourselves; prove that
the programme was worth the investment of time
for the entrepreneur’s development. Many people also
expected immediate funding, and we didn’t have access
to financial streams until much later.”
Lisa believes the hurdles were met and overcome thanks
in no small part to the team of people who helped her build
BCoEC into what it is today. “We would not have reached
our goals without such a dedicated, passionate and skilled
team. We’re small in number but our impact has far
outweighed our size. We pack a mighty punch!”
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