Blog Archives

14 Sep 2026

Startup Session #18 – Would You Invest in Your Own Business?

What would an investor see if they looked at your business today? And where could you be creating more value for the customers you already have? Join Founders500 and Lewis Hunter for a practical, interactive session exploring what makes a business worth backing and where your next growth opportunities could be hiding. In the first […]

07 Jul 2026

Startup Session #17 – Spilling the Tea: Building a Consumer Brand

Date: Tuesday 8th September, 6:15-9 PM UK Time Location: 1 Warwick by Maslow’s About the Speaker Yandis Ying is the Founder and CEO of Dot Dot Tea, one of the UK’s fastest-growing premium bubble tea brands. Launched in London in 2023 as a small high street café, Dot Dot has quickly grown into a nationally […]

11 Jun 2026

Startup Session #16 – Startup Showcase + Summer Networking

An honest startup showcase with three founders at different points in their journey. You will hear why they launched, the highs and lows so far, what they wish they had known on day one, An evening of honest conversations, valuable connections, and practical insights from founders who are building businesses in very different industries. This […]

30 Apr 2026

Startup Session #15 – The People Problems No Founder Sees Coming

Most founders think scaling is a hiring problem. It’s not, it’s a people problem. Building and scaling a startup is hard, but turning it into an organisation is where things really start to break. At around 15 to 30 people, what once felt easy suddenly becomes more complex. Communication slows down, expectations become unclear, performance […]

17 Mar 2026

Startup Session #13 – Building Fundable Startups in the AI Era

Building Fundable Startups in the AI Era Around Real Problems The best startup ideas do not begin with a trend. They begin with a real problem. In a world where AI has made it easier than ever to build software, more startups are launching faster, pitching better, and competing harder than ever before. So what […]

03 Mar 2026

Startup Session #14 The Psychology of a Successful Entrepreneur

A Lunch & Learn with Willem – Startup Coach of the Year 2025 Event Overview Not everyone can attend our in-person events. This online Lunch & Learn is designed for those who want practical, high-impact insight in a focused, accessible format. In this session, Willem explores what truly drives entrepreneurial success,  not tactics, not theory, […]

17 Feb 2026

Startup Session #12 – Productivity Hacks: Reclaim Your Time, Rewire Your Business

This session is designed for founders, freelancers, and operational leaders who are tired of being the bottleneck and ready to operate at a higher level. You will leave with: More time and mental clarity A structure that supports growth, not chaos A clear plan for what to keep, delegate, automate, or remove The opportunity to […]

21 Jan 2026

Startup Session #11 – What leaders won’t talk about, but need to know

Leadership, Resilience, and Real-Time Performance with Atherio’s Ben Stocken Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026, 6:15–9:00 PM (UK Time)Location: 1 Warwick by Maslow’s Leading a team is one of the hardest and most meaningful challenges you can take on. Whether you’re building a company, scaling a function, or guiding people through change, leadership demands clarity, resilience, […]

26 Nov 2025

Startup Session #10 – Clear, Calm, Powerful: A 2026 Leadership Reset for Founders

Step into Your Power: High-Vibe Leadership for the New Year Start 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a leadership approach that sustains you, not drains you. In this high-vibration, 90-minute workshop, Frédérique will guide emerging and current founders through the fundamentals of High-Vibe Leadership: identifying and leaning into your authentic strengths, staying grounded amid the chaos […]

04 Nov 2025

Startup Session #9 – Bubbles & Big Ideas: A Festive Founder’s Story & End of Year Wrap Up

Bubbles, Big Ideas & Bold Journeys – A Heart-to-Heart with Marc Albert Theme: Entrepreneurship, innovation & festive networking This isn’t your average fireside chat. It’s an unfiltered exploration of what it really takes to build bold ideas from scratch, the late nights, the turning points, and the moments of clarity that define an entrepreneurial journey. […]