1 / 9

Rampant - The Campus Inspired Clothing Brand

Discover the journey of Rampant, a campus-inspired clothing brand that offers everyday functional clothing. Learn about their university roots, personal bio, key skills, and where Rampant is today. Explore the world of jobs versus entrepreneurship and other things to consider when starting a business.

franciscoh
Download Presentation

Rampant - The Campus Inspired Clothing Brand

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Summary • Rampant introduction • My University Roots • Personal Bio • Where Rampant is today • Key skills • Jobs vs. Enterprise • Other things to consider

  2. Rampant Introduction CAMPUS INSPIREDCLOTHING Everyday Functional Looking the part

  3. My University Roots Sept 2007 – Lions Rampant & our socks began Mar 2007 – 1stphotoshoot Dec 2006 – HG Launch Party Feb 2007 – Collinson sock sampled Apr 2007 – started mail order business

  4. Personal Bio – Not Glamorous… • Keen rugby player and active student • Studied History and Politics • Conceived idea with a mate when I was 21 in Firehouse • Started selling stock out of university garage @ 22 • Lived in my parents attic and sold socks all over the country @ 22-24 • Got investors and moved to Midlands @ 25

  5. Where Rampant is today

  6. Key Skills I learnt • A Generalist • Understand multiple roles • Learn how to manage others (eventually) • Learn how to motivate yourself & others • Learn about managing finances/budgets FAST • Learn your strengths and weaknesses FAST • Improve your sales skills • Networking - Get great contacts (as an MD) • Learn about the inner workings of an industry

  7. Job vs. Enterprise

  8. Other things to consider • STARTUP LOANS – startuploans.co.uk • Use your innovation centre! • Sound ideas off the target audience • Do a proper business plan • Set yourself goals to measure your success • Don’t make the same mistakes twice • What have you got to lose? • Enjoy the journey…

More Related