Supporting Early Stage Founders with Dryden Enterprise Centre
Training for Founders's in Nottingham to integrate Generative AI.
Dryden Enterprise Centre partnered with me to equip founders in their incubator program to make maximum use of Generative AI.
- Project Overview
In partnership with Nottingham Trent University’s Dryden Enterprise Centre (DEC), I delivered a founder session titled “Building a Company in the Age of AI: Starting, Scaling & Safety.” The workshop introduced early-stage entrepreneurs to practical uses of Generative AI across idea validation, marketing, operations and scaling. It clarified what AI is (and isn’t), how large language models work at a high level, and how founders can apply AI without overreliance or risk
The session aligned with the enterprise mission of the Nottingham Trent University Dryden Enterprise Centre, supporting founders to build commercially viable, future-ready businesses.
- About the client
The DEC Supports founders at all stages.
The Dryden Enterprise Centre at Nottingham Trent University supports student and graduate entrepreneurs through mentoring, incubation and practical skills development. This session formed part of their structured founder development offer, equipping participants with AI literacy and practical digital capability. More about NTU’s enterprise support can be found here.
- The Solution
Emphasis on data protection and transparency.
The workshop focused on five themes: AI fundamentals, where AI adds value, responsible use (including GDPR), applied founder scenarios, and building sustainable AI habits. Founders explored real examples including competitor research, content creation, proposals, onboarding emails and workflow automation using tools such as ChatGPT and Canva AI.
- The Impact
Supporting participants after the training.
Founders left with practical prompts, workflows and a clear “first seven days” plan for responsible AI experimentation. The session helped reduce uncertainty around AI adoption while reinforcing the importance of critical thinking, compliance and brand integrity.
If you attended the session (or you’re curious) you can download the resources here.