Behind the Scenes at The Startup Events

Hi Entrepreneur,

This newsletter is a bit different. We realised that you might not know who is behind The Startup Events. Typically, our communication focuses on you and highlights the amazing startups that pitch at our events, as well as how to gather more resources to build your startup.

But this time it’s different…

We thought it's time we properly introduced ourselves and shared a bit more about what we do at The Startup Events.

Who We Are
The core team is made up of two people, myself, Ricardo Pascual (LinkedIn) and Harry McDonough (LinkedIn).

We combined our experience in the startup and business world, added a touch of creativity, and launched a podcast, The Innovation Conversation (Podcast). Before we knew it, one thing led to another and we were running events and building this amazing community.

For those who were there at our first event, you probably remember that the microphone didn’t work and we had to improvise on the spot.

Thankfully, the Emergency Megaphone was available and what could have been a complete disaster in a packed bar became our symbol—a reminder of a moment when we overcame failure and emerged stronger.

Fortunately, we were not alone in this journey. James Beresford-Morgan (LinkedIn) has been with us since the beginning, facing his very own challenges along the way and creating Startup Networks—the forum where our community gathers and shares their experiences.

We also have a WhatsApp group for those that prefer quicker engagement: WhatsApp.

Now... We usually write about all the resources you can find online to help you on your journey, but this time we’re doing things differently. We are sharing our most precious resource with you—our people.

A couple of months ago, we decided we needed some help and placed an ad for an intern to assist with social media. We were overwhelmed with the number of people who wanted to help, grow, and learn on the job.

We want to tell you about their amazing work over the last couple of months. In no particular order:

• Rushika Tungare has been running our newsletter, shaping it, and sharing a lot of resources. If you’re looking for an excellent copywriter, look no further: LinkedIn.

• Liva Krakas has been running our YouTube. You can see her talking to the camera in a couple of videos and making sure our startups get the spotlight they deserve. Watch out Mr. Beast! LinkedIn.

• Ola Reda has taken our TikTok from obscurity to lots of new followers and content. If you’re looking to grow your account, Ola is the one to talk to: LinkedIn.

• Erz Musa has been running our Twitter, or X, ensuring we exist in that crazy space and grow in followers. Watch out Elon Musk! LinkedIn.

• Ella Valentine took over our Instagram and improved it by 1000%, with some stats so unbelievable we had to look twice. If you want to grow your account, look no further: LinkedIn.

• Ashley Yan impressed us from day one with her enthusiasm and ability to organize our crazy events. Well-organized and a go-getter, it’s hard not to share her enthusiasm and energy. If you’re ever thinking of running an event, she's the one to talk to: LinkedIn.

• Last but not least, Jessica Memaj has been improving our podcast since day one. Watch out Steven Bartlett, Jessica is coming for you! LinkedIn.

There you go, a bit of a different newsletter.

Wait, what about all the other stuff we do?

You’re right, we almost missed out on that!

Our next event is on April 17th, Genius Circle. Imagine this: a room filled with 70 brilliant minds, ready to shape the future of your startup at The Genius Circle.

Our goal is simple: leverage our collective genius to help you navigate challenges and accelerate your business growth.

Here’s what to expect: Seven startups will each present a five-minute pitch followed by a Q&A session, where the audience engages deeply with each challenge.

Afterward, the presenter listens intently as the audience offers their invaluable advice.

Join us for a session filled with laughter, breakthrough insights, and transformative moments.

Come ready to connect and leave with a renewed vision for what's possible!

And also our first event outside of the UK, in sunny Madrid! 

Eventbrite Madrid.

Before we go, we want to tell you about our podcast guest, Enrique Serrano Aparicio, Founder & CEO at Hackrocks. You can hear all about cybersecurity and the challenges of taking a company international here: The Innovation Conversation.

Join our community and network on our platform, it’s a space where you can share your startup has a story and inspire others as well as exchange tips and experiences. You can be a part of our Vibrant Startup Community by applying here. 🤝

To get important announcements and stay updated about our upcoming community activities, join our Whatsapp chat group here.

Thank you for believing in us and attending our events. We work for this amazing community and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warm regards,

The Startup Events Team 🌐