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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 3 MARCH 2024 2 CULTURE New FPEI event will unlock entrepreneurial potential The Future Founders: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge will take place on 6 and 7 April at the Valletta Design Cluster YOUNG people aged between 18 and 30 who are interested in developing their entrepreneur- ial mindset will soon have the chance to do so for free, at a new event from the Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneur- ial Initiatives (FPEI). Held at the Valletta Design Cluster over the weekend of 6 and 7 April, the Future Found- ers: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is a dynamic event designed to inspire and empow- er young minds with the knowl- edge needed to thrive in today's competitive business landscape. The packed programme in- cludes a series of interactive workshops, training sessions and exciting challenges, aimed at igniting an entrepreneurial spirit while fostering creativity, innovation and strategic think- ing. Among the sessions led by seasoned entrepreneurs and in- dustry experts, Luca Caruana will advise on finance and money matters, Pia Zammit will guide on pitching and public speaking and Frank Zammit will demysti- fy marketing for entrepreneurs. With their insights, partici- pants will learn how to generate business ideas, use a business model tool, explore marketing strategies, develop their finan- cial literacy, pitch effectively and work within a team. Plus, they can put into practice what they learn and showcase their new- found skills in a final presenta- tion, with the chance to win the title of 'Best Team' and a prize. Part of FPEI Pathfinder – a club for students with an entre- preneurial mindset – and sup- ported by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, the Future Founders: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is completely free to attend. How- ever, commitment throughout the full weekend is essential to make the most of this unique opportunity. All training materials and re- freshments will be provided, while other goodies are up for grabs for every participant who completes the weekend chal- lenge, adding to their sense of accomplishment as they get set to forge their entrepreneurial future. "Whether you are looking to be your own boss or not; wheth- er you aspire to launch your own venture or simply want to enhance your problem-solving abilities and entrepreneurial mindset, the Future Founders: Youth Entrepreneurship Chal- lenge will deliver the skills to help you be innovative and resource- ful in future decision-making situations," explains Giselle Borg Olivier, FPEI Foundation Man- ager. "Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in yourself and unlock your full potential as a future leader and innovator." FPEI's Future Founders: Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge will take place from 10am- 5pm on Saturday 6 April and 10am-6pm on Sunday 7 April 2024, at the Valletta Design Cluster, Valletta. This project is part of FPEI Pathfinder and is supported by Aġenzi- ja Żgħażagħ. Registration is required – secure your place today, at https://forms.gle/ zGQ6cqoDQJLs6qLh9. More information is available at www.fpei.mt/events/fu- ture-founders-youth-entrepre- neurship-challenge/.