The Entrepreneurship Organization aims to catalyze entrepreneurship among young people worldwide by providing education, networks, and financing opportunities. It runs various projects including workshop sessions on skills like communication and project management, a career leader program connecting students to employers, a start-me-up entrepreneurship school, and an idea exchange for networking and feedback on business ideas. These projects have engaged thousands of young people in entrepreneurial development and helped many pursue entrepreneurial careers and startups.
2. Become the most powerful catalyst to the
entrepreneurial spark of young people worldwide
Promote an environment where young people with
entrepreneurial ambitions can materialize their ideas
Facilitate direct access to high-quality education,
business networks and financing opportunities
OUR
VISION
4. Start Me Up
Workshop Sessions
Career Leader
Idea Exchange
OUR
PROJECTS
Akcees Magazine
5. WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
WHY
To help young people develop skills and
competences that are not usually covered by the
academic curricula
HOW
2-day intensive training sessions
Interactive activities and non-formal education
WHO
Young people (20-26 years old) interested in
personal and professional development
WHEN
Monthly sessions on different subjects such as:
Communication Techniques
Personal Branding
Project Management
Sales
Enterprise You (pan-European program)
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“I was pleasantly surprised by the event
and how it was organized. Both the nice
blend between theory and practice and
the advice received from the trainers
were … WOW! Congratulations!”
Ioana, Participant
“Personal Branding” WS
editions
training hours
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participants
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applications
feedback
WORKSHOP
SESSIONS
2012-2014
“It was an interesting and practical event,
very well organized, and the trainer was
absolutely amazing!”
Mihai, Participant
“Project Management” WS
“Creative, stimulating, professional! It was
a fantastic experience, I learned a lot from
great trainers, I met exceptional young
people and I found out about new things.”
Ana Maria, Participant
“Communication Skills” WS 18
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7. CAREER
LEADER
To bridge the gap between talented young
professionals and leading employers
2 editions / year (spring & autumn)
WHY
HOW
WHEN
WHO
Students and recent graduates with excellent
achievements that meet the profiles searched by
the participating companies
Each day brings professional opportunities in one
field (consultancy, banking, IT, etc.) and includes
company presentations, training sessions, case
studies, and interactive workshops
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media partners
participants
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CAREER
LEADER
2012-2014
“The event was very well organized in all
respects: companies, training, case study! A
highly interactive meeting where I gained a lot
of knowledge!”
Alexandra, Participant Career Leader
“I’m very happy that I got the chance to attend
this event. The case study was a challenge for
me as well as an excellent opportunity to learn
new things and meet amazing people. Thank
you for selecting me to attend the event. It
was a different experience!”
Alin, Participant Career Leader
“A very useful event, with a lot of practical,
hiqh-quality information. I understood what
are the requirements of employers on the IT
market and I got the chance to interact with
Microsoft professionals! I think that these
events should be organized more frequently.”
Radu, Participant Career Leader
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9. To empower young people to turn their innovative
ideas into successful start-upsWHY
HOW
WHEN
WHO
Ambitious young people aged 20–28 passionate
about entrepreneurship
START
ME UP D6 PitchD3 Market
D5 PlanD2 Idea
D4 MoneyD1 Team
Every summer
Entrepreneurship school where participants
learn to develop ideas into viable business
concepts
PROGRAM
10. “It was an experience that I cannot describe in
words, extremely relevant for my future as an
entrepreneur. I met people with brilliant ideas,
successful entrepreneurs, talented young
people and I had a great time! Congratulations!
Diana, Participant Start Me Up
10
“It’s the best event I have ever attended and for sure an investment in education that any young person
passionate about entrepreneurship should make! The people I met here, participants, the Akcees team,
and entrepreneurs alike were exceptional!”
Sorina, Start Me Up Participant
editions
business ideas
special guests
participants
media partners
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applications
feedback
START ME UP
2012-2014
“Congratulations for everything that you have
achieved! I received messages from the
participants telling me that Start Me Up changed
their life - your perseverance and dedication
made this possible!”
Daniel, Start Me Up Trainer 3
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11. IDEA
EXCHANGE
WHY
To develop a community of young aspiring
entrepreneurs that contribute in improving each
other’s ideas
HOW
Networking events with special guests where
participants can pitch their ideas, receive feedback
and find potential business partners or co-founders
WHO
Ambitious young people passionate about
entrepreneurship
WHEN Monthly @ TechHub Bucharest
12. 12
“This event is excellent for young entrepreneurs. I
like the fact that you can present your business idea
and the networking opportunities are really good. I
am glad I had the chance to participate and I will
come again.”
Adrian, Participant Idea Exchange
IDEA
EXCHANGE
2012-2014
“A laudable initiative that brings together well prepared people and interesting ideas. Congratulations!
Romeo, Participant Idea Exchange
“Idea Exchange creates excellent networking
opportunities. I had the chance to meet inspiring
people, with admirable accomplishments and I
heard some really good business ideas. I enjoyed it
and I will return for sure!”
Mihaela, Participant Idea Exchange
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ideas pitched
media partners
participants
feedback
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13. 3 issues
160 pages
6000 copies
Interviews
Editorials
Guest writers
Start-up profiles
App reviews
Relevant events
AKCEES
MAGAZINE
Quarterly magazine with and about young entrepreneurs presenting case studies,
success stories, start-up and accelerator profiles and useful resources for current
and aspiring entrepreneurs.