Kaitlin Dunning (Transnational Media and Globalisation, 2015) is one of our newest additions to the Alumni Ambassador family and the mastermind behind Giv-Now; a platform that makes volunteering easier than popping a penny in a collection box. Read all about our newest recruit and her new app. Can you tell me about your time at…Continue Reading Why give later when you can Giv-Now?
Mooving In a New Direction
Claire Hall studied MSc Charity Marketing and Fundraising (2014) but has lately turned her talents to the digital sector at WordPress Agency Moove Agency and found plenty of skills crossover. We spoke about it all. Tell me about your time at Cass! I applied for the MSc in Charity Marketing and Fundraising whilst I was…Continue Reading Mooving In a New Direction
The Light Fantastic
Drew Midgely (BSc Banking and International Finance, 2007) loved the buzz of London when he arrived at 18 and now his family business Vendimia Lighting Co. provides vintage-inspired fittings for trendy London restaurants, amongst other places. We caught up for a chat: Tell me about your time at Cass! I came to Cass to study…Continue Reading The Light Fantastic
Stonehenge Heritage & History
Alumnus Neil L. Thomas (Engineering, 1951) has written a number of books about the prehistoric landmark Stonehenge. The second in the series, Stonehenge Heritage & History concerns the history of the ancient monument in southern England and the people who built it. This book explains how arithmetic, geometry, linear measurements, geometric principles were well established…Continue Reading Stonehenge Heritage & History
Neighbourhood Foodies
Marcello Giannuzzi (MG) and Kartikeya ‘Kat’ Shukla (KS) (Both Executive MBA, 2014) and Finn Callaghan (FC) are the team behind DubbaHood, a company that connects home cooks with people looking for freshly prepared meals in their neighbourhood a la ‘Airbnb for Food’. We chatted about entrepreneurship, belief and, of course, a lot about food. Tell…Continue Reading Neighbourhood Foodies
A Phoenix Rising
A firefighter from the age of 18, Clifford Thomspon (MA Narrative Non-Fiction Writing, 2012) has dealt with his fair share of disasters, now he writes about them. Here Clifford talks about his debut memoir Falling Through Fire. Can you tell me about your time at City? I was at City from 2010 to 2012. I…Continue Reading A Phoenix Rising
Developing your CSR
An advert at a bus stop convinced Akash Ghai to study NGO Management (2013). Now his company, Development3, helps growing companies build their social responsibility legacies. We skyped him in New York to find out more. Tell me about your time at Cass! I applied for the NGO Management program after I saw the course…Continue Reading Developing your CSR
Digital Disruption
Andrew Carroll (MBA, 2010) formulated his business plan whilst finishing his MBA and his business, Yocuda, offers digital receipts to customers and data insights to retailers. We popped into his office for a quick chat. Tell me about you time at Cass! My time at Cass was pretty intense. I turned 30, got engaged and…Continue Reading Digital Disruption
Arrange your Brazilian Evex in Style
Silvio Regis studied MSc Masters in Innovation, Creativity and Leadership (2016), known as the MICL. He’s transforming the events booking space in Brazil with Evex, and we skyped him to find out more. Tell me about your time at Cass! It was great to study at Cass, even better than I thought. When you look…Continue Reading Arrange your Brazilian Evex in Style
Backstage at Stagedoor
It’s all about who you know – a couple of chance encounters led Michael Hadjijoseph (left in photo, Investment Finance and Risk Management, 2011) to start Stagedoor, a theatre discovery and booking app that puts all of London’s shows at your fingertips. They are raising their second round of funding now. We chatted about the…Continue Reading Backstage at Stagedoor