Entrepreneurial Spirit
Redefining what a school can be
We aim to redefine what education can offer tomorrow’s high-fliers. The environment we have developed goes beyond the classroom to give students an introduction to the fast-moving world of adulthood that they will inherit.
Business Inspired Education
By developing the most sought-after skills from the world of business, we instil in our students the confidence to challenge the norms and become the change makers of tomorrow. We want to ensure that our students understand what they can achieve and introduce them to skills and ways of thinking that they would not normally encounter until well into their university studies.
The Bloomberg Lab
Discover how our exclusive Bloomberg Lab introduces students to the world of financial markets and making business decisions
The Business Incubator Challenge
A big event in our calendar is our annual Incubator Challenge, an inter-school competition where students can pitch their unique business ideas to experts from our Creative Commerce Board.
Previous entries include a sustainable energy device, an edible coffee cup and smart tech home security. The 2023 winning idea was a plastic free food delivery service.
Tofi
“My winning idea is BrandFit, a brand identifying clothing app. In future, I’ll be working towards getting more collaborators and making my business a reality.”
Incubator Challenge winner 2022 and creator of BrandFit
Business Masterclasses
Learn about different aspects of commerce and what it is like to work in a range of professions through masterclasses delivered by professionals, business leaders and entrepreneurs – either on campus or at businesses in London. Recent masterclass examples include talks from tech start-ups, visits to the Bank of England, workshops from the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a seminar from leading education charity, United World Schools.
The Creative Commerce Board
The Creative Commerce Board (CCB) is an innovative collaboration between Guildhouse School and industry experts to create opportunities beyond the classroom that inspire students to be creative, develop their intuition, and make a positive contribution to society in the future. The Board organises events, including seminars, lectures and business visits, aimed at providing students with unique, real-world insights into international business and enterprise.
Creative Commerce Board Members
David Stead [Chair]
NED, board adviser and consultant for purpose-driven organisations with an emphasis on strategy, growth & social impact. Writes / speaks on topics including strategy, marketing, ESG, impact investing and philanthropy
David Rogers
Compliance and Operational Risk consultant with legal background. 10+ years with UBS, in London, Krakow and Zurich. David has worked across fintech surveillance vendors and financial institutions to improve their surveillance models.
Alex Tamburro
Background in automatic engineering and product management. Alex is currently working with startups and looking for more impact in the education sector.
Heer Baxi
Product leader in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) with experience in the investment and green energy sector. Attended an international school herself and is keen to pass on knowledge and experience.
Roberto Jimenez
Full member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments. Over thirteen years of experience providing advice on compliance risk management and delivering regulatory change and remediation for global financial institutions.
Vidhisha Masrani
Over 7 years of global experience working in strategic marketing roles across diverse industries including technology, sustainability, and consultancy. Core skills include strategic planning, brand management, understanding of consumer behaviour, market trends and driving growth through data-driven marketing campaigns.
Iris Efthymiou
Author, speaker, and CEO of Noimosini, with over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, executive leadership roles and education. Solid foundation in research, management, consultancy, and strategic development with a Ph.Dc. in Behavioural Economics, Master’s in health economics and management, and Bachelors in Economics.