Entrepreneurs from disadvantaged backgrounds across the North had the opportunity to present their ideas in Manchester for the Havas Boost funding.
- The £150k funding opportunity targets businesses with a purpose beyond profit, run by entrepreneurs from less advantaged backgrounds.
- Christina Taylor, founder of the media and sports agency Aim Sky High Talent, emerged as the winner of the funding.
- Aim Sky High Talent aims to assist ethnic minorities, women, and underrepresented communities in building personal brands in media and sports.
- The collaboration with Havas Media Network will enhance the agency’s growth and its mission for social mobility and inclusion.
The Havas Boost program, focused on supporting entrepreneurial talent in the North West, culminated in a pitch event in Manchester. Here, six promising entrepreneurs presented their business ideas to a panel, with the ultimate goal of securing £150k in funding and support.
The program specifically seeks enterprises owned by individuals from less advantaged backgrounds, requiring them to show a dedication to causes beyond profit. Christina (Tina Rehana) Taylor, with her agency Aim Sky High Talent, perfectly encapsulated this vision, focusing on empowering people in media and sports from underrepresented backgrounds.
Taylor’s agency offers services to help build personal brands, with an emphasis on supporting minorities and women. Her victory is significant, marking a new chapter for her agency, which aims to make meaningful changes in the industry with enhanced resources and strategic partnerships.
Taylor expressed her excitement about the collaboration, stating that the partnership with Havas Media Network will provide her agency with crucial industry connections and expertise. She highlighted the importance of this support at a pivotal moment for her agency’s growth.
The event attracted significant enthusiasm and energy, as noted by panellist Sian Gabbidon, who was impressed by the passionate and ambitious entrepreneurs. Havas Media Network’s Nick Wright also praised the synergy between Tina’s goals and the company’s values, including social mobility and positive industry change.
Aim Sky High Talent, already serving clients like Mary Earps, is set to benefit from Havas Play’s influencer network, which will enhance its reach and ability to empower voices in media and sports.
The Havas Boost initiative exemplifies how targeted funding and mentorship can significantly advance businesses dedicated to impactful social change.
