King's Business School
2027
The sector-leading summer entrepreneurship programme for young people in Year 9 to Year 12, learning directly from the country's most exciting founders.
19th - 23rd July 2027 · King's College School, Wimbledon
Sample Day
A Day at King's Business School
| 8.45 – 9.00 | Registration | |
| 9.00 – 10.00 | Keynote: Gaby VinaderCo-founder of Monica Vinader, on growing the brand past £120m in revenue | Lecture-style, in our RIBA award-winning modern concert hall |
| 10.05 – 10.50 | Workshop: Riccardo ZacconiInnovating with people in AI – co-founder of King, the company behind Candy Crush Saga | Breakout room of 10 participants, overseen by a specialist educator from King's teaching staff delivering content prepared by a top founder |
| 10.50 – 11.20 | Break | Fully catered by a specialist provider, with time to relax and network |
| 11.20 – 12.05 | Masterclass: Hattie WillisValuing early-stage start-ups | |
| 12.10 – 12.55 | Workshop: Lukas KolffValuation and fundraising – Bowline Capital Partners | |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Lunch | Professionally catered, and a chance to network with fellow participants and speakers |
| 14.00 – 14.30 | Case-study workPitch preparation in consulting teams | |
| 14.35 – 15.20 | Masterclass: Joe SeagerIntroduction to venture capital – True | |
| 15.25 – 16.00 | Workshop: Laura ModianoLeveraging AI as a founder – OpenAI |
An indicative day drawn from our 2026 programme. Speakers and sessions vary each year.
From Our 2024 to 2026 Programmes
Select Contributors
Rob Abrahams
Co-founder, COAT Paints
2025
Akin Babayigit
Co-founder, Tripledot Studios
2026
Pete Czernin
Co-founder, Blueprint Pictures
2026
Will Dean
Founder, Tough Mudder
2024 & 2026
Mia Drennan
Founder and CEO, GLAS
2026
Pip Durell
Founder, WNU
2026
Michelle Kennedy
Founder and CEO, Peanut
2024
Laura Modiano
Global founder programmes, OpenAI
2026
Nick Robertson
Co-founder, ASOS
2024
Gaby Vinader
Co-founder, Monica Vinader
2026
Nick Wheeler OBE
Founder and chair, Charles Tyrwhitt
2025
Riccardo Zacconi
Co-founder, King (Candy Crush Saga)
2026
