Fiverr and England Football Star Bukayo Saka Launch Incubator Program For Young Entrepreneurs
August 10 2023 - 3:00AM
Fiverr International Ltd. (NYSE: FVRR), the company that is
revolutionizing how the world works together, has announced the
next phase of its partnership with England and Arsenal star Bukayo
Saka, which centers around the launch of an incubator program,
Ideatorr.
Ideatorr was created to provide young UK entrepreneurs the
skills and networks to take their businesses to the next level as
Fiverr and Saka continue into their partnership in their mission to
level the playing field for diverse entrepreneurs. Ideatorr will be
hosted by social impact organization Youth Beyond Borders
(YBB).
Inspired by Saka’s commitment to supporting his community, the
program will target young entrepreneurs driving community-impact,
helping them bring their business dreams to life. With the
resources from Fiverr and YBB, the program aims to drive positive
impact in the communities that supported Saka through his journey
to become a professional footballer.
Commenting on the launch, Bukayo Saka
said, “People have so many great ideas everyday and they often
don’t know what the next steps are to bring that idea to life. The
mentor program with Fiverr will help bring those ideas to life.
It’s important that the next generation is given a platform and
that’s what is special about Fiverr. Not only do they see the
talent before the background of the person, but they have the
passion and expertise to really help the younger generation from
all backgrounds make their dreams and ambitions a reality.”
Starting on Friday the program will be accepting applicants to
join the program. Up to 12 participants from the UK and aged
between 18 to 25 will be selected to participate in the eight week
incubator program. Instruction will be facilitated by a combination
of YBB Facilitators, mentors, and guest speakers. Selected
participants will also receive £1,500 worth of Fiverr credits
giving them access to some of the world class freelance talent
available on Fiverr. Participating mentors among others include Dr.
Mark Prince OBE, Founder and Director of The Kiyan Prince
Foundation and startup founder and keynote speaker, Ben Keene.
Bukki Adedapo, UK Country Manager, Fiverr, “We
are delighted to move into this phase of our partnership with
Bukayo Saka to launch our incubator program together. Bukayo has
long been an inspiration, not just as a world class athlete but as
a luminary in giving a voice to those who need it. Our goal at
Fiverr is to create opportunities for anyone who wants to grow
their business. Working alongside both Bukayo and the team at Youth
Beyond Borders, we hope to give anyone, regardless of background,
the chance to make their business dreams a reality.”
Jasper Kain, CEO, Youth Beyond Borders, “We
are thrilled to be helping launch the incubator program alongside
Fiverr and Bukayo Saka. The world is full of incredibly talented
young people from so many different backgrounds. Through this
program, we want to help give these socially minded people a chance
to thrive. So often we hear incredible business ideas from people
but they just don’t know how to get started. With Ideatorr, we want
to change that. With Fiverr’s exceptional expertise in helping
businesses grow and Bukayo Saka’s support, we believe we can give a
platform to the next great purpose-driven businesses in the
UK.”
To learn more about the Ideatorr program, click here.
About FiverrFiverr’s mission is to
revolutionize how the world works together. We exist to democratize
access to talent and to provide talent with access to opportunities
so anyone can grow their business, brand, or dreams. From small
businesses to Fortune 500, over 4 million customers worldwide
worked with freelance talent on Fiverr in the past year, ensuring
their workforces remain flexible, adaptive, and agile. With Fiverr
Business Solutions, large companies can find the right talent and
tools, tailored to their needs to help them thrive and grow. On
Fiverr, you can find over 600 skills, ranging from programming to
3D design, digital marketing to content creation, from video
animation to architecture.
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Media Contacts:Siobhan AaldersMolly
Nolanpress@fiverr.com
Sam Keefesam.keefe@archetype.co
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