Rajeeb Dey
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Rajeeb Dey is a serial entrepreneur. He is the winner of the 02 X Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award and has been referred to as “among the most high profile” young entrepreneur by the Financial Times
, University of Oxford in Economics & Management. Whilst at University he was the longest serving President of Oxford Entrepreneurs, the student society for entrepreneurs at the University of Oxford. He was also President of the Oxford Majlis Asian Society, founded in 1896 as a political forum for Indian independence and the second oldest society at Oxford University. Former members and Presidents include Mrs. Indira Gandhi
and K.P.S. Menon, who went on to serve the subcontinent with distinction.
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as the Director of the Month in March 2010 and as one of the UK’s Top 30 Entrepreneurs aged Under 30 in Real Business Magazine (April 2010).
, Benazir Bhutto
, Indira Gandhi
, Ved Mehta
, Cornelia Sorabji
, Princesses Catherine and Bamba Duleep Singh, Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi
and Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.
. In 2008 he was selected as one of twelve people globally to be given the accolade of “Architect of the Future” by the Waldzell Institute and one of twenty globally to receive the YouthActionNet Global Fellowship 2008. He is a member of The Courvoisier Future 500 network – ‘an exclusive network of rising stars across the UK’ and has been chosen as one of five within the network to be named in The Observer as “One to Watch in 2010”. He has also been invited to join the British Council’s
Trans-Atlantic Network 2020 – a network of emerging leaders from around the world.
; Trustee of the Phoenix Education Trust; a Commissioner on the Carnegie UK Trust’s Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society; Education Advisory Board Member for Channel 4
; and an Advisory Board Member of the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) Next Generation Network.
University life
Rajeeb graduated with First Class Honours in June 2008 from Jesus CollegeJesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
, University of Oxford in Economics & Management. Whilst at University he was the longest serving President of Oxford Entrepreneurs, the student society for entrepreneurs at the University of Oxford. He was also President of the Oxford Majlis Asian Society, founded in 1896 as a political forum for Indian independence and the second oldest society at Oxford University. Former members and Presidents include Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
and K.P.S. Menon, who went on to serve the subcontinent with distinction.
English Secondary Students' Association (ESSA)
At 17, Rajeeb became the Founder & Chairman of the English Secondary Students’ Association (ESSA) – the first national student run organisation empowering secondary school students, giving them a voice in education. He is often quoted in the media, including The Times Educational Supplement, New Statesman, The Guardian as well as BBC Radio 4 commenting on matters related to ESSA and student voiceStudent voice
Student voice describes the distinct perspectives and actions of young people throughout schools focused on education."Student voice is giving students the ability to influence learning to include policies, programs, contexts and principles."...
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Enternships.com
Rajeeb is also the Founder/CEO of Enternships.com, a service providing “entrepreneurial work placements” by connecting students and graduates to start-ups, SMEs and “intrapreneurial” firms worldwide for which Rajeeb received the 02 X Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2009. Enternships.com was a Top 3 Finalist in the Esquire Magazine / Philips New Business Challenge; Finalist in the Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 “Life Academy” Awards and has received global media coverage in The Sunday Times, CNN, The Daily Telegraph, ABC News, Financial Times, Business Week, Wall Street Journal, Growing Business Magazine, Real Business Magazine, The Sun (Scotland), The Ecologist, The Times, The Guardian, Times Educational Supplement, BBC World Service, amongst others. Rajeeb was profiled by the Institute of DirectorsInstitute of Directors
The Institute of Directors is a UK-based organisation, established in 1903 and incorporated by royal charter in 1906 to support, represent and set standards for company directors...
as the Director of the Month in March 2010 and as one of the UK’s Top 30 Entrepreneurs aged Under 30 in Real Business Magazine (April 2010).
Oxasians
In April 2010 Rajeeb was featured in an exhibition and museum installation called "Oxasians". The purpose of the exhibition was to showcase Oxford University's famous South-Asian graduates. Rajeeb was featured alongside Manmohan SinghManmohan Singh
Manmohan Singh is the 13th and current Prime Minister of India. He is the only Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to return to power after completing a full five-year term. A Sikh, he is the first non-Hindu to occupy the office. Singh is also the 7th Prime Minister belonging to the Indian...
, Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto was a democratic socialist who served as the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan in two non-consecutive terms from 1988 until 1990 and 1993 until 1996....
, Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhara was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term . She was assassinated by Sikh extremists...
, Ved Mehta
Ved Mehta
Ved Parkash Mehta is a writer who was born in Lahore, British India to a Hindu family. He lost his sight at the age of four as the result of an attack of cerebrospinal meningitis...
, Cornelia Sorabji
Cornelia Sorabji
Cornelia Sorabji was the first female barrister from India, a social reformer, and a writer. She was also the first female graduate from Bombay University, and the first woman in the world to read law at Oxford....
, Princesses Catherine and Bamba Duleep Singh, Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi
Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi
Iftikhar Ali Khan , sometimes I.A.K. Pataudi was the 8th Nawab of Pataudi and captain of the Indian cricket team. He was one of few cricketers to have played for two countries, having also played for the English Test side...
and Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.
Awards & Accolades
Rajeeb’s work with ESSA has led to him being presented with an award by Channel 4 & NESTA’s “Bedroom Britain Campaign” (recognising young entrepreneurial talent in Britain), a Wavemakers Award (from Sir John Major); an UnLtd Level 2 Award; the Bank of England’s Windsor Fellowship in 2005 (a prestigious Leadership Development programme); the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Award in 2006 and Fellowship of the Royal Society of ArtsRoyal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...
. In 2008 he was selected as one of twelve people globally to be given the accolade of “Architect of the Future” by the Waldzell Institute and one of twenty globally to receive the YouthActionNet Global Fellowship 2008. He is a member of The Courvoisier Future 500 network – ‘an exclusive network of rising stars across the UK’ and has been chosen as one of five within the network to be named in The Observer as “One to Watch in 2010”. He has also been invited to join the British Council’s
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
Trans-Atlantic Network 2020 – a network of emerging leaders from around the world.
Advisory Roles
Rajeeb is an Ambassador for Enterprise UK – helping to promote UK entrepreneurship; Trustee and Investment Committee member of UnLtd – the Foundation for Social EntrepreneursUnLtd
UnLtd - The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs is a charitable organisation in the United Kingdom set up by seven organisations that promote Social entrepreneurship...
; Trustee of the Phoenix Education Trust; a Commissioner on the Carnegie UK Trust’s Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society; Education Advisory Board Member for Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
; and an Advisory Board Member of the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) Next Generation Network.