Out of the Den: Dragon Theo Paphitis inspires students in Leeds (with video)

The star of BBC’s Dragons’ Den appeared with one of the businessmen in whom he has invested - Neil Westwood, who has marketed the world’s first portable whiteboard on a roll.

Mr Paphitis was supporting a BA Honours degree in Enterprise Development at Huddersfield University, which has helped a number of young entrepreneurs develop successful businesses.

Professor John Thompson, founder and director of the course, said “Students come with a whole raft of ideas and the contribution by Theo and other business people is vital to the course to help to steer the students in the right direction, as well as them being supported by University staff.”