Dear Students,
Join us for an inspiring talk with Dr. Raphael Sofoluke, CEO and Founder of the UK Black Business Show and UK Black Business Week.
Dr. Sofoluke will share insights from his journey as an entrepreneur, leader, and advocate for Black business excellence in the UK. Hear about his experiences building one of the country’s leading platforms for Black professionals, and gain valuable advice on entrepreneurship, leadership, and navigating your career with purpose.
Recognised by Forbes, BBC, and the Powerlist 2025 as one of the UK’s most influential Black business leaders, Dr. Sofoluke has built initiatives that champion diversity, innovation, and community empowerment across the UK, US, and beyond. His work includes founding the Black Tech Achievement Awards and authoring the acclaimed books Twice as Hard and Together We Thrive.
This exclusive 30-minute talk will explore Dr. Sofoluke’s lessons in leadership and building purpose-driven success — followed by a Q&A and an informal student social. Attendees will also have the chance to win a free copy of Dr. Raphael Sofoluke’s latest book.
Date: 22nd October
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: People's Palace, Great Hall.
Please complete this form to register your attendance.
Kind Regards,
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Queen Mary University of London
Queens Building, Room: E107
London E1 4NS
