Business Leaders Lecture with Levi Roots

Timings

5.30 pm: arrival and registration

5.45 pm – 6.30 pm: Levi's presentation and Q&A

6.30 pm – 7.00 pm: post-lecture drinks and canapés

What you'll learn

Levi will explore how confidence, creativity, resilience and the courage to be yourself can turn any idea into opportunity. While sharing his story which included rejection and setbacks, Levi will demonstrate how finding his ‘something’ and unique qualities and working with them made his story a success.

About Levi Roots

Levi Roots is a British-Jamaican entrepreneur, musician, and television personality, best known for his vibrant personality and his culinary creations that blend Caribbean flavours with British influences. Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, in 1958, he moved to the UK at a young age, where he pursued his passion for music and cooking. Levi gained widespread recognition after appearing on the BBC show Dragons’ Den in 2007, where he pitched his Reggae Reggae Sauce, and secured a £50k investment. His charismatic pitch won over the investors, leading to a successful partnership that propelled his brand into mainstream markets.

Nottingham Business School students

This event can count towards your CPD hours, if applicable to your personal development goals. Attendance at the event will be monitored and the event organisers will provide confirmation of your attendance to the lecture and networking, as evidence for your portfolio. The booking confirmation email alone will not count as attending the event. Guest speaker slides will not typically be made available, therefore you are encouraged to take notes and reflections throughout the lecture to use within your portfolio.