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Boohoo.com co-founder kick starts Manchester University ‘dragons den’

Mahmud Kamani, who is the Joint Chief Executive of the Manchester-based online fashion retailer, Boohoo.com will open a ‘dragons den’ style opportunity for Manchester University students and graduates today.

Co-ordinated by the student society Manchester Entrepreneurs, 8 of the most innovative start-up businesses that were launched this year will be showcased.

Founders of the startups are vary from undergraduates to PhD students.

Director of research and innovation at the University of Manchester, Luke Georghiou, said: “The University of Manchester has a fantastic track record in producing student entrepreneurs and I was delighted to be able to support an initiative from the students themselves.

“This kind of hands on approach widens the offer available. I look forward to seeing further successes.”

Director at Manchester Entrepreneurs, Tom McCann, said: “The Manchester Universities Demo Day is a fantastic way to bring the academic community together with the emerging startup community in the city – at a time when Manchester is being focused on nationally as a startup hub.”

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