Carl Hopkins addresses Loughborough University students in motivational speech

Posted on 24th February, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl Hopkins was invited to deliver a motivational speech to the students of Loughborough University as part of the University’s Student Enterprise Forum, sharing with them the highs and lows of his career.

Carl Hopkins joins high profile panel for Venturefest Yorkshire 2011 keynote

Posted on 13th January, 2011 by admin in Comment & Judging, Speaking Events

As one of only 16 invited business experts appointed to business secretary Vince Cable’s new Entrepreneurs’ Forum, Carl Hopkins has been invited to join a panel of high profile business figures in ‘The Big Debate’ which forms the keynote session for this year’s Venturefest Yorkshire.

Marketing Masterclasses with Carl Hopkins

Posted on 5th January, 2011 by Stef Hopkins in Marketing, Speaking Events

Marketing ‘guru’ Carl Hopkins has been appointed to deliver a series of marketing masterclasses by the North’s premier business networking organisation, Forward Ladies.

The classes are open to both members of Forward Ladies and external delegates and will address the most important marketing principles in a four hour session.

Carl to inspire youngsters for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Posted on 15th November, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, Speaking Events

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Live, Carl will be taking to the podium in an event that celebrates young people in entrepreneurship and enterprise across the North of England.

Carl delivers marketing workshop for LEAD at Runshaw Business Centre

Posted on 27th October, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Marketing, Speaking Events

Carl was invited to deliver a two hour workshop to LEAD, an innovative leadership programme, supported by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, focusing on various marketing issues including the retention and reactivation of customers.

Guest Speaker for Wakefield Council’s first Friday event

Posted on 14th October, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl was invited to be the guest speaker at first Friday, the Wakefield District’s key monthly business networking event.

He provided delegates with an insight into the reasons for setting up his latest venture Joblink Solutions – a Community Interest Company that supports organisations who train people through education and inspiration.

Students achievements honoured as Carl attends award ceremony

Posted on 23rd September, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging, Speaking Events

Carl was invited to help pupils at Brighouse High School celebrate outstanding achievements at the annual Junior Awards Ceremony.

The school is a Business and Enterprise Specialist and as guest speaker for the evening, Carl delivered a short speech highlighting the need  to support young people in enterprise. He also drew upon his own experiences and [...]

Tribal Annual Conference, Birmingham

Posted on 26th July, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Speaking Events

Carl was invited to deliver the keynote speech at the annual conference for Tribal, a leading provider of public sector services in the UK and internationally.

Secret millionaires choose Gaist as The Pitch Northern heat winner

Posted on 13th July, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Comment & Judging, Speaking Events

Secret millionaires Carl Hopkins and Jonathan Hick chose online mapping service Gaist as their winner of The Pitch 2010 Northern heat in Liverpool this week.

The Pitch, in association with Yell, is a small business competition that gives entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their business to high-profile business experts, for the chance to win a prize package worth £50,000.

Carl supports Calderdale’s young entrepreneurs at showcase evening

Posted on 7th July, 2010 by Stef Hopkins in Enterprise, Speaking Events

Carl Hopkins joined local business owners and support services to attend a showcase event at Heath Training and Development Centre in Free School Lane, Halifax. He delivered a motivational speech to the region’s young entrepreneurs, sharing his own entrepreneurial journey.