Case Studies - Welcome to Striding Out!

Musa Kabiri, Founder of Glidetronics Technologies

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:30:02 +0000

Background of Business:

Glidetronics Technologies aims to bring to market our revolutionary product that can turn any curtain pole into an electric curtain system that can allow users to electronically open and close their curtains with a touch of a button. The electric curtain industry has existed for three decades and every unit sold has had the same two problems: The huge price tags and the notoriously difficult installation procedure. We aim to solve both of these problems by selling the most affordable electric curtain system in the market and by ensuring that our system takes less than five minutes for full installation without requiring any tools.

Musa says:

"Winning the competition has been a huge honour. I have never really won anything substantial before and knowing that a group of prefessionals believe that our product and our business has real market potential is truly amazing. I have met some incredible entrepreneurs in this competition with some truly briliant ideas and interacting with them has been a wonderful experience and it has been a privelege knowing them. Being the winner of the competetion has opened many doors for us; a lot more people are taking us more seriously and we’re even in talks with potential investors. Winning this competition has made us one step closer to achieving our dream of starting this business."

Anna Freedman, Founder of Wholefood Harmony

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:16:53 +0000

Anna Freedman, Founder of Wholefood Harmony

Wholefood Harmony is passionate about inspiring health through delicious natural cuisine.

Froydis Twist

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:53:01 +0000

Froydis Twist

Management - Generation Y Style

Our case study this week is "Generation Y Manager" Froydis Twist, who has just completed the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Level 3 Award Coaching in the Workplace for First Line Managers and Team Leaders with Striding Out.

Background

Froydis has an MA in Applied Anthropology, Community and Youth work and works as a Senior Enhanced Case Manager for RAPt (the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust) working within a London prison.

As part of a management team, she provides line management to 4 staff as well as having a key role in developing processes and procedures within the team.

Her employment and career progression objectives are to continue in her management role making good use of opportunities for growth/ personal development and promotion as and when they arise.

Ruth Ferguson

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Ruth Ferguson, founder of Olga Olsson Luxury Swimwear is dedicated to providing high fashion whilst supporting people in Brazil and paying them a living wage.

Big Orange - Liverpool Postgraduate Unit

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:28:35 +0000

Big Orange - Liverpool Postgraduate Unit

Big Orange is the brainchild of 6 International Students from the Liverpool University Postgraduate Unit.

John Navickas

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:53:22 +0000

John Navickas:

Undertook a 6 month placement under the Future Jobs Fund (FJF) scheme at Elixir Foundations.

Lloyd Driscoll & Sarah Sullivan

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:20:45 +0000

Lloyd Driscoll & Sarah Sullivan

Lloyd and Sarah are starting their own business with the Stepclever Programme.

Mike Fleming

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:14:04 +0000

Mike Fleming

Started his own business with the Stepclever Programme.

Michael Furlong

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:41:32 +0000

Michael Furlong

Started his own Business through the Stepclever Programme.

Paul Fitzsimmons

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:45:06 +0000

Paul Fitzsimmons: Undertook a 6 month placement under the Future Jobs Fund Take the Lead (FJF) scheme at Elixir Foundations in Knowsley,Liverpool. As part of the placement an ILM Team Leader Qualification was included to provide additional development during the placement