Urban MBA

Thoughts from Our CEO from an interview with a new student on our Levelling Up course: "At Urban MBA, we can teach you strategy. We can teach you finance. We can teach you marketing, operations, and leadership skills. But there's ONE thing we can't teach: Attitude. That's why we ask every potential student: 'If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?' We've heard hundreds of answers over the years. End poverty. Stop climate change. Fix inequality. All valid. All important. Then last week, Sabrina said: 'I would give the top 1% in the world a heart.' Not anger. Not revenge. Not even justice. Empathy. She saw that the real problem isn't what people have. It's what they're missing inside. THAT'S the attitude we're looking for. Skills can be taught. Attitude? You either have it or you don't. Our Levelling Up course (starting 22nd October) is now FULL, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome our new cohort 🎉 — huge thanks to our sponsors Derwent London and technologywithin for making this possible. But I'm still curious: What would YOUR answer be? 👇 Drop it below. I'm reading every single one." #Leadership #Attitude #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerGrowth #Mindset #LevelUp #BusinessEducation #ExecutiveEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #BusinessStrategy #UrbanMBA #Empathy #FutureLeaders #BusinessTraining #SkillsDevelopment #CareerSuccess Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Jeannine van der Linden Antonio Amado Adrian De Leon Deanna Tuitt Jean F. Elise-Joy Kampta-Cabey Christan Kabuika Kalonji

Celebrating Black History Month: Digital Diaspora Opens Friday, 3 October Urban MBA is delighted to invite you to the opening night of Digital Diaspora: Past, Present, Future, an immersive exhibition exploring the intersection of African Diaspora art and artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking showcase features the work of contemporary African artists Sonya Blanche Vassell and Roney Fraser-Munroe, who are pioneering new creative territories by blending traditional artistic practice with AI-generated imagery. Event Details: 📅 Friday, 3 October 2025, 6 pm – 9 pm 📍 Urban MBA, 3 Wenlock Street, London N1 7NT Experience: •Visual fine art prints exploring Hackney's history and architecture •Large-format AI-generated digital artworks •3D-printed sculptural models •Live artist presentation and Q&A Opening night special presentation This exhibition offers a vital dialogue on how technology is shaping cultural futures, with a particular focus on African Diaspora creativity in emerging media. Through artworks that remix Hackney's landscape and heritage, Digital Diaspora creates an accessible space for meaningful conversations around identity, technology, and representation. Admission is free (£1 refundable ticket required) Limited-edition prints available | Accessible venue | All welcome Join us in celebrating where African art has been—and where it's going. Book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eJ79RpFU #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanDiaspora #AIArt #ContemporaryArt #Hackney #ArtExhibition #Afrofuturism #DigitalArt #LondonEvents #CulturalHeritage #UrbanMBA Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Ali K. Antonio Amado Jeannine van der Linden Adrian De Leon

🎯 We're heading to Venture Café London! Excited to announce that Urban MBA will be at Venture Café London's Thursday Gathering on 2nd October, 6:00-9:00PM at FORA - The Jellicoe, King's Cross. This month's theme — "The Future is Impact: Tech, Talent & Capital for Good" — perfectly aligns with our mission to empower street entrepreneurs and create meaningful change through education and opportunity. We're looking forward to: ✨ Connecting with fellow impact-driven founders and innovators ✨ Exploring how tech and capital can drive social good ✨ Sharing insights about entrepreneurship education for underrepresented communities If you're attending, come say hello! Let's chat about how we can work together to build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. See you there! 🚀 #VentureCafe #ImpactEntrepreneurship #SocialImpact #UrbanMBA #StreetEntrepreneurs #TechForGood #KingsCross #London #Entrepreneurship Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Ali K. Antonio Amado Venture Café London

🎯 Celebrating Gym Day: The Urban MBA Philosophy of Holistic Excellence At Urban MBA, we champion a fundamental truth: peak performance in business requires peak performance in life. Today, on Gym Day, we celebrate health and wellbeing as the cornerstone of sustainable success. What sets us apart? We understand that physical wellness is just one piece of the puzzle. The real game-changer is the power of positive thinking and manifestation. At Urban MBA, we don't just teach business strategies - we teach the art of creating the mindset you want through intentional words and thoughts. Your thoughts become your reality. Your words shape your world. Your mindset determines your trajectory. This Saturday's World Athletics Championships in Japan perfectly exemplifies this philosophy. These world-class athletes didn't just train their bodies - they mastered their minds, spoke victory into existence, and manifested their dreams through unwavering positive thinking. Health and wellbeing aren't just personal benefits - they're strategic advantages that enhance decision-making, creativity, and leadership capability. How are you harnessing the power of positive thinking to transform your professional journey? #Leadership #PositiveThinking #UrbanMBA #Manifestation #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthAndWellness #WorldAthletics #BusinessExcellence #Mindset Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Jeannine van der Linden Adrian De Leon

🎉 Today's National Swap Ideas Day perfectly encapsulates what we champion at Urban MBA - the transformative power of collaborative entrepreneurship. We've built our business course around that pivotal moment every entrepreneur experiences: the idea phase. It's that exhilarating time when concepts are fluid, possibilities seem endless, and collaboration becomes the catalyst for innovation. At Urban MBA, we don't just encourage idea sharing - we amplify it. By integrating modern technology tools, particularly AI, into our collaborative framework, we help entrepreneurs expand their initial concepts into robust, market-ready ventures. Our students learn to harness these powerful tools not as replacements for human creativity, but as accelerators that push their thinking beyond conventional boundaries. The entrepreneurs who thrive in today's landscape aren't those working in isolation - they're the ones who understand that great ideas become exceptional businesses through strategic collaboration and smart use of technology. Ready to transform your idea from spark to success? Let's explore how Urban MBA's collaborative approach can help you navigate that crucial entrepreneurial journey. #NationalSwapIdeasDay #UrbanMBA #EntrepreneurEducation #AIInnovation #BusinessCollaboration #StartupStrategy #ModernEntrepreneurship #TechEnabledLearning Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Jeannine van der Linden Anthropic Claude

Intelligent Automation Month: AI as the Ultimate Life Skill The data speaks volumes: 73% of executives believe automation will become critical for business success, yet only 34% of SMEs have implemented it effectively. At Urban MBA, we're taking a bold stance - AI isn't just a business tool, it's a fundamental life skill for the 21st-century professional. Our comprehensive approach includes: •Traditional Workshops: Delivering proven results •6-10 hours of time savings per week •85% reduction in manual errors •200% average ROI within 12 months NEW Q4 Launch: AI Networking Clubs •Deep focus on AI agents and automation •Expert speakers sharing cutting-edge insights •Community-driven learning for every AI update •Future-proofing your career and business We're preparing professionals not just for today's AI landscape, but for the rapid evolution ahead. Discussion: Do you view AI proficiency as a core life skill? How are you preparing your team for the AI agent revolution? #IntelligentAutomationMonth #AILifeSkills #AIAgents #ProfessionalDevelopment #UrbanMBA #AINetworking Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Jeannine van der Linden Anthropic Claude

🕯️ Our CEO Kofi Oppong is currently at City Hall attending the Mayor of London's moving commemoration of UNESCO Day for Remembering the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its Abolition. Tonight's powerful programme in the iconic London Assembly chamber includes keynote speaker Dr Denise Noble, performances by Eddie Nestor MBE, Dr Dianne E Nicholas, Eddy Enosko MBE, and Chaf Ala-Lest Enakire. The evening also features spoken word by A moment of silence, poetry readings, and affirming chants. Under this year's theme 'We Rise: Remembering the past, Re-imagining the future', this ceremony combines reflection, remembrance, and hope. Witnessing this community come together with such diverse voices and talents reminds us why these conversations matter. We honour those who endured unimaginable hardship whilst committing to building a more just future. #WeRise #TransatlanticSlaveTradeRemembrance #UNESCO #CityHall #MayorOfLondon #BlackHistory #Community #SpokenWord #NeverForget #UrbanMBA Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Jeannine van der Linden UNESCO

This National Black Business Month, we're celebrating Urban MBA's commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs from marginalised communities. As "The University for Street Entrepreneurs," we provide accessible pathways to business success through: ✅ 6-week online summer course - £99 (limited time) ✅ Professional coworking space from £15/day ✅ Supportive community of Black business leaders ✅ Practical skills for today's digital world Our London space isn't just about facilities - it's about creating opportunities that might not exist elsewhere. We've built a hub where emerging and established entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and thrive. Ready to transform your business journey? Enrol in our summer course: https://lnkd.in/dWuKzbnV #NationalBlackBusinessMonth #BlackEntrepreneurs #UrbanMBA #BusinessEducation #Entrepreneurship Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Antonio Amado Jeannine van der Linden Deanna Tuitt

 Today marks National No-Code Day, also brilliantly termed "Vibe Coding Day" by Andrej Karpathy - a concept we've fully embraced at Urban MBA. Through our Summer Youth Academy, we're teaching young adults that coding has evolved into something far more intuitive. By integrating AI tools like Claude AI into our curriculum, we're demonstrating Karpathy's vision of "vibe coding" - where the traditional hassles of programming give way to natural, AI-assisted development. Our students are learning to collaborate with artificial intelligence, turning complex coding challenges into intuitive problem-solving sessions. It's about vibing with technology rather than wrestling with it. At Urban MBA, we don't simply discuss emerging concepts - we actively teach them. We're preparing the next generation to thrive in an era where coding is less about memorising syntax and more about creative collaboration with AI. #NoCodeDay #VibeCoding #AIEducation #AndreiKarpathy #UrbanMBA #TechEducation #AITools #YouthDevelopment #FutureOfWork #Innovation Bernie J Mitchell Jacqueline Mayer (Boulos) Anthropic Antonio Amado