Inspiration station

When it comes to seeking out inspiration, motivation and guidance, our diverse community has their finger on the pulse. Whether you’re into innovation, passionate about personal development or a sucker for all things start-up, we’ve got you covered with these recommendations.

Websites to bookmark

Startups.co.uk

A treasure trove for anyone looking to start or grow a business, practical tools and easy-to-navigate resources await.

UKtech.news

Everything you need to know about the UK’s tech ecosystem – we love their Tech Chats video series, too.

Firstround.com/review

Sharing knowledge from the brightest minds to bring you insights to apply in areas ranging from management to engineering and marketing.

Hbr.org

This site is packed full of new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership. Its podcast HBR IdeaCast is also a team favourite.

Medium.com

With collections dedicated to industry, innovation & tech and freelancing, you’d struggle not to learn something from this vast publishing platform.

Newsletters worth subscribing to

Emerging Tech Brew

Emerging Tech Brew is Morning Brew’s first industry-specific newsletter covering the latest technological advancements that are changing the world.

Pioneers Post

This social enterprise magazine sets the agenda for the fresh wave of social entrepreneurs and businesses driving social progress across the globe, with news, views, knowledge and analysis.

The Entrepreneurs Network

Full of up-to-date information and interesting policy debates.

The Heretic

Pascal Finette’s cult newsletter is “a community of tens of thousands of crazy people” receiving near-daily insights into leadership in exponential times.

Entrepreneurship Institute

Join 10,000+ others from the King’s community and start developing skills or building your venture with us.

Easy-listening podcasts

Le Wagon

Every week, globally renowned coding school Le Wagon invites a tech entrepreneur to share their story.

EntreLeadership

From New York Times bestselling author Dave Ramsey, EntreLeadership is a toolbox for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs (entrepreneurial people working within organisations).

The Twenty Minute VC

Our very own King’s law alumnus Harry Stebbings hosts this series of 20-minute interviews with today’s most successful and inspiring venture capitalists.

Gimlet Media

These award-winning podcasts are downloaded over 12 million times a month by listeners from 190 countries. We highly recommend Startup and The Pitch, where entrepreneurs pitch to real investors for real money.

Masters of Scale

Co-founder of LinkedIn Reid Hoffman explains how companies grow from zero to a gazillion, testing his theories with industry leaders.

Innovation Forum Podcast

Innovation Forum’s regular podcast shines a light on sustainable business issues including plastic, modern slavery, and the pressing need to move towards a more circular economy.

Join communities of like-minded people

Enterprise Nation

Resources, community, events and connections to help you reach your business goals. Check out the weekly online masterclasses to kickstart your business.

Blooming Founders

Blooming Founders exists to create a support infrastructure that makes the start-up world a better place for female founders.

Startup Grind

Startup Grind is a global start-up community designed to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs.

Echo

Echo is a community where you can trade your time and skills. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, launch a project, or grow your business, the Echo marketplace offers a wealth of services and opportunities to suit your needs.

The Changemakers

An active Facebook community and London-based network for young people who are dedicated to creating positive change in the world.

Books you shouldn’t miss

The Mom Test, Rob Fitzpatrick

We recommend this book more often than any other! If you want to learn if your business idea is a good one, you should read this book.

Shoe Dog, Phil Knight

This memoir by Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight chronicles the history of the brand from its early struggles to its evolution into one of the world’s most recognised and profitable companies.

The Second Curve, Charles Handy

A radical manifesto for business and the DIY society from a prescient thinker.

The Power of Unreasonable People: How Social Entrepreneurs Create Markets that Change the World, John Elkington & Pamela Hartigan

Through vivid stories, the authors identify the highly unconventional entrepreneurs who are solving some of the world’s most pressing economic, social and environmental problems.

Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries, Safi Bahcall

Loonshots looks at the birth of new and out-of-the-box ideas. It is packed full of insight into how people (like you) can create and nurture world-changing ideas.

Grit: Why Passion and Resilience are the Secrets to Success, Angela Duckworth

In this must-read for anyone seeking to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth takes us on an eye-opening journey to discover the true qualities that lead to outstanding achievement.

Resources to take advantage of

KEATS

Our KEATS page is teeming with resources including videos, articles and DIY exercises designed to help you be more entrepreneurial. Search: King’s Entrepreneurship Institute.

IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed

Guides, training and events for students on how to successfully freelance and be self-employed. Access free student membership using the code KINGS2021 to unlock a wide range of resources and discounts.

British Library – Business and IP Centre

The BL team are on hand with free workshops, masterclasses, one-to-ones, market research and company databases to help you grow your business.

Startacus

Resources to help you connect, grow and scale.

Bright Network

Access exclusive careers advice and opportunities with the world’s best companies.

Inspire2Enterprise

This service provides support for individuals and established businesses to create and develop social enterprises across the UK. Resources include advice on business planning, finance and legal structures.