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Looking to give back to a great community? Hiring top tech talent? Want to speak and have a booth at our festivals? You have come to the right place. Click below for details!
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Looking to give back to a great community? Hiring top tech talent? Want to speak and have a booth at our festivals? You have come to the right place. Click below for details!
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Looking to give back to a great community? Hiring top tech talent? Want to speak and have a booth at our festivals? You have come to the right place. Click below for details!
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Startup Session #9 – Bubbles & Big Ideas: A Festive Founder’s Story & End of Year Wrap Up
Tuesday 2nd December 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm GMT
Startup Session #8 – Soho Startup Showcase: Truths from the Trenches
Tuesday 4th November 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BST
Startup Session #7 – Money Talks: What Investors Really Want from Early-Stage Founders
Tuesday 21st October 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BST
Startup Session #6 Online – UK Go-to-Market PR Workshop
Tuesday 30th September 2025,1:00 pm - 2:30 pm BST
Startup Session #5 – Fuel & Fire: The Mindset Behind Scaling a Business
Tuesday 2nd September 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BST
Startup Session #4 – Startups with Soul: Building Brands That Matter in 2025 and Beyond
Tuesday 1st July 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BST
Startup Session #3 – Risk, Reward, and Raising $38M
Wednesday 11th June 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BST
Startup Session #2 – Start Smart: Alternative Funding & Real-World Advice for Creative Founders
Wednesday 14th May 2025,6:00 pm - 9:00 pm BST
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Bottles, Bedtime, and Business Plans: Building a Startup and a Family at the Same Time
Let’s be honest: building a startup is intense. So is raising a family. Doing both at the same time? That’s not just multitasking it’s a full-blown high-wire act. But across the UK, a new generation of founders are doing exactly that: drafting pitch decks while changing nappies, navigating night feeds alongside investor calls, and finding […]
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The Power of Community When You’re Just Starting Out
When you’re building something new, a business, a brand, a bold idea, it can often feel like you’re doing it in a vacuum. But the truth is, your biggest asset from day one isn’t just your product or pitch. It’s your community. Whether you’re a solo founder, part of a tiny team, or just someone […]
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Venture-Backed and Battle-Ready: How to Raise Your First VC Round Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Cap Table)
Venture capital is often seen as the holy grail of startup funding. It’s glamorous, fast-moving, and game-changing. But behind every glossy TechCrunch headline is a long road of strategy, preparation, and negotiation. If you’re thinking about going down the VC route, understanding how seed rounds work, what VCs are really looking for, and how to […]