Talking All Things Entrepreneurs with Walsall Academy 6th Formers

Talking All Things Entrepreneurs with Walsall Academy 6th Formers

Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day at Walsall Academy, chatting with their brilliant 6th form students about all things entrepreneurial....and Yes I loved talking All Things Entrepreneurs with Walsall Academy 6th Formers

From side hustles to start-ups

From side hustles to start-ups, we dived into what it really means to be an entrepreneur, not just the Instagram highlight reel of success stories, but the real, everyday stuff: spotting problems, testing ideas, learning from failure, and building something that creates value.

We talked about how entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting a business, it’s a way of thinking. It’s about curiosity, problem-solving, and finding smarter ways to make things work. Whether they go on to run their own companies or join great teams, those skills are going to serve them for life.

Q&A

The students asked some fantastic questions, from how do you know when your idea’s ready? to what's your YouTube channel? and it reminded me why I love doing this. There’s something special about seeing young people realise that entrepreneurship is for them too.

A big thank you to the staff and students at Walsall Academy for the warm welcome (and the laughs). It’s clear there’s some serious talent and creativity in the room — the kind that makes me excited for the next generation of local business leaders.

I left feeling inspired, hopeful, and reminded that the spark of entrepreneurship can start anywhere — sometimes all it takes is the right conversation to light it. 💡

Bring Entrepreneurship to Your School

If you’re a teacher, school or college looking to inspire your students with real-world entrepreneurship, let’s chat!

At Vision to Venture, we run interactive sessions that help young people think like founders, creative, confident and ready to take action.

Get in touch via www.visiontoventure.uk or message me directly to find out how we can bring entrepreneurship to your classroom.