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I love attending Founders500 events. The talks are always thought-provoking and inspiring, and I always meet interesting founders who are a joy to connect with afterwards. Being a founder of an early-stage startup can feel lonely, and events like these make all the difference.

Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe 

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The place for data driven people to come together, share cutting edge ideas and solve real-world problems. We run monthly events, meetups and the biggest free to attend data festivals in the UK!

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The place for data driven people to come together, share cutting edge ideas and solve real-world problems. We run monthly events, meetups and the biggest free to attend data festivals in the UK!

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06 May 2026

Speaker Spotlight – Frédérique Thiebaut

In the fast-moving world of startups, it’s easy to focus on ideas, growth, and the hustle- sometimes forgetting the people behind it all. At Founders500, we’re proud to be part of a community of creative founders who are not only building businesses but shaping a more inclusive and supportive startup ecosystem. Our Founder Spotlight is […]

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08 Apr 2026

Member of the Month – Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe

In a community built on connection, it’s the individual stories that truly bring it to life. At Founders500, our Member of the Month series is all about celebrating the people who make our community what it is. Through a short Q&A, we shine a light on their career journeys, experiences, and how they became part […]

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10 Jun 2025

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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06 May 2026

Speaker Spotlight – Frédérique Thiebaut

In the fast-moving world of startups, it’s easy to focus on ideas, growth, and the hustle- sometimes forgetting the people behind it all. At Founders500, we’re proud to be part of a community of creative founders who are not only building businesses but shaping a more inclusive and supportive startup ecosystem. Our Founder Spotlight is […]

Blog
08 Apr 2026

Member of the Month – Chanuki Illushka Seresinhe

In a community built on connection, it’s the individual stories that truly bring it to life. At Founders500, our Member of the Month series is all about celebrating the people who make our community what it is. Through a short Q&A, we shine a light on their career journeys, experiences, and how they became part […]

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10 Jun 2025

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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