Entrepreneurs Society: Welfare Officer

My name is Berkay Bilik and I am a first year Mathematics student. I have been involved with UCL Entrepreneurs Society (UCLe) since the start of my undergraduate journey at UCL. The people I met and the events I attended and organised as a part of the society have been pivotal in the way I see the world. The problems I see around me are not just things that I can’t influence anymore but opportunities to build a businesses and make the world an easier place for everyone to be in. My aim for UCLe this year is to help people learn how to see the world through an entrepreneurial lens and strengthen the inspiration part of UCLe’s pipeline to success. I believe that having a strong inspiration base will strengthen all parts of our pipeline in a ripple effect. I wish to run for Welfare Officer to provide more ideation and team-building opportunities for students who want to build businesses to lead the way in making life better for everyone in a collaborative environment while also streamlining the internal structure of the society by promoting transparency. I want UCLe to be the place where entrepreneurs meet co-founders, build teams and think big. To provide these opportunities to our members we first need to know them which is where being data-driven becomes crucial. I aspire to make UCL and UCLe a fertile ground for founders and dreamers.

As an avid member, I have thoroughly enjoyed my year networking with members and entrepreneurs at our society’s events and socials. I believe the society’s inclusivity is the bedrock of its success, as all members are welcome to raise and discuss their entrepreneurial ideas and ask for feedback. It is also a prerequisite of our close-knitted community, and I am motivated to defend and promote it in the coming year. I am determined to ensure that all members have equal representation, and benefit to the fullest from our society’s events, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, race, gender, class, religion, etc. By proactively supporting mental health and tackling issues of discrimination, I hope to forge an inclusive society where you can proudly belong.

If the above resonates with you, please kindly vote for me. Should you have any enquiries, feel free to ask via [email protected]. Thank you!