Ambition Unlimited: Why the Future of Britain’s Entrepreneurship Starts with Young People

Our CEO, Lauren, had the pleasure of joining The Entrepreneurs Network for the launch of Ambition Unlimited at the House of Lords.

Hosted in one of the most historic and inspiring venues in the country, the event marked the release of a powerful report by Eamonn Ives, which explores a crucial question: What does it really take for young founders to thrive in Britain today? More importantly, it challenges us to consider what government, industry, and society must do to ensure that Britain remains a place where young people feel inspired and supported to build.

A Call to Back the Next Generation of Innovators

Callum Anderson MP delivered a strong message that resonated across the room: if we want a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, we must start by “government and investors backing our own innovators – starting with young founders.” He emphasised that this involves creating an environment where ambition is not just encouraged but enabled through policy. That means:

• Greater investment incentives

• Stronger international trade opportunities

• Easier and fairer access to capital

  
  

These aren’t just economic levers; they’re signals to young people that their ideas matter.

Entrepreneurship as a Force of Possibility

Dana Denis-Smith brought a powerful plea, speaking about the entrepreneurial spark she already sees in her daughters. Her message was clear and moving: we must create a country where the next generation feels empowered to “follow their ambitions to create something from nothing.” It was a reminder that entrepreneurship is ultimately about possibility, the belief that your ideas can take shape and have impact.

Eamonn Ives distilled it perfectly:

“Tax must be right, regulation must enable, success must be celebrated – and government should help, not hinder.”

These are the conditions that allow young founders not only to start businesses, but to scale them, to sustain them, and to innovate in ways that benefit us all.

Why Early Exposure Matters

At Young Entrepreneurs Academy, we witness the earliest stages of this entrepreneurial journey. We see the spark before it turns into ambition when a young person realises, they can solve a real-world problem.

This is where the foundations must be laid. If we want to sustain Britains position as a place for entrepreneurs to thrive, we must start earlier, ensuring every young person, regardless of background or circumstance, can access real-world learning opportunities and see entrepreneurship as a viable path.

Opening Doors for Young People Across Britain

Our free, UCL School of Management–accredited entrepreneurship programme is designed to provide exactly that access. We work with young people who are curious about business, creativity, or simply exploring what’s possible. The programme is flexible and can be delivered:

• As part of curriculum learning (PSHE, Future Skills, Business Studies)

• As an extracurricular or after-school programme

• As a form or registration period activity

• Or independently by students who want to explore entrepreneurship at their own pace

  
  

If you know a young person who’s still in school and eager to learn more about entrepreneurship, we would love to hear from you.

Because the next generation of British entrepreneurs is already out there. Our job is to give them the future-ready skills they need to build, to create, and to lead.

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