Grow Your Business With These Upcoming Startup Events 🚀

Hi Entrepreneurs,

Welcome back to our newsletter where we give you all the tips, tricks and information that you need to grow your startup!

One of the key steps to growing and promoting your startup is to network with different people and different companies. If you’re thinking which is the best place to network, then the answer is: A Startup Event!

There’s no better way to make yourself and your business visible in front of potential investors and other audience is by being present in these startup events.

And we are glad to announce that we are holding one ourself! This week’s newsletter brings you all details about our event that you need to know and a few other Startup Events that you can join in.

Startup Events London - Networking, Investor Relations & Open-Mic Pitching by The Startup Events:

The Startup Events is a monthly event that brings together hundreds of London startup founders, investors, and a rich mix of startups, scaleups, late-stage tech businesses, academia, and the public sector and it's completely free to attend!

Dean Williams from Goldsmith University will lead the uncensored fireside chat. His background in business consultancy and focus on aiding the disadvantaged will provide insightful views into the startup world, unveiling the untold stories of entrepreneurship.

MEET OUR SPEAKERS 🎤

Emma Sayle - Founder | CEO | KK Group - | Killing Kittens | Safedate | WeareX app

Emma is one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs. She made her name launching the global female empowerment brand Killing Kittens in 2005, now incorporated into the KK Group with over 150,000 members having launched events across the US, Australia and Europe and has grown online into an online community network with sexual empowerment at its core. April 2023 saw the group launch the world's first sex positive social dating app WeareX

Sam Simpson - Founder and CEO at FounderCatalyst

Sam is a seasoned entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Board Advisor known for his operational and delivery-focused approach, backed by 26 years of extensive experience.

As the Founder and CEO of FounderCatalyst, he has pioneered the ONLY affordable fixed-price method for funding round legals tailored for startups. Concurrently, Sam serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Forge Technologies.

Thomas J Vosper - Aisle 3

Thomas J Vosper is not your typical entrepreneur; he's a trailblazer, a risk-taker, and a mastermind behind innovative ventures that redefine the boundaries of business. Thomas's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to his no-nonsense approach and frugal mentality that transforms challenges into opportunities.

🛺 Became a first-time founder at 40 and a CEO of a multinational corporation, Raised over $1.5m of investment from international VC's, family offices, and some of the most credible subject matter experts Angel Investors. Built one of Europe's largest digital shopping businesses and sold it to a large European-based incumbent in an all-cash deal after running an in-house auction in less than 7 days.

David Pearce - CEO Decodifi, Co-Founder Angel Track

David is a physician turned developer. He has built and exited two SaaS companies over the last 12 years and been an early-stage angel investor since 2015. He now mentors and sits on the board of successful start-ups in the medical, education and legal sectors.

David is passionate about helping founders reach their goals of getting investment but even more importantly having fun along the way because if it's not fun, it's not worth doing!

Perdie Alder - Co-Founder Hotbed 🚀

Perdie Alder has been an active force in the startup ecosystem, dedicating her efforts to building and accelerating startups since 2006. Currently, she holds the position of Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Hotbed, a platform and community designed for ambitious startups seeking growth. Notably, she is a proud investor in startups like Saarey and Aura Fertility, demonstrating her dedication to fostering innovation.

 Meet Our Sponsors

🌟📊 Decodifi: Empower your startup with no-code development expertise and save on MVP development. Connect with George Thwaytes on LinkedIn or book a free 20-minute consultation with Decodifi here. Don't forget to mention The Startup Events for a special discount.

📊🚀 Innovationly: Struggling with customer base growth? Our partnership with Innovationly offers you a 3-month Digital Marketing Trial and a Startup pay-as-you-go plan with a phenomenal 50% discount. Book a Consultation

🚀📊 Founder Catalyst: We're excited to introduce Sam Simpson, CEO of Founder Catalyst, as a dedicated supporter of our startup events. If you're exploring SEIS/EIS, take a look at Founder Catalyst for invaluable support.

📊🚀DOES: Led by Akil Benjamin, DOES supports businesses to grow through inclusive incubator and accelerator programs. They have supported over 7000 businesses since 2019 working with Morgan Stanley, Somerset House, M&C Saatchi, Channel 4, Lloyds Banking Group, Google, Pinterest.

What to expect? Starting with our usual 60 seconds of pitches where you’ll meet some applaudable start-ups, then moving on toward our fireside chat! 🤩

If you have a ground-breaking idea or startup then join us in our Pitching sessions where you’ll have a minute to impress potential investors and make your business grow! 📈

Join us on this exciting opportunity and book your slot here!

• Entrepreneurs Therapy Club by DOES - Join Akil on Tuesday 13th February at 18:30 pm for the Entrepreneurs Therapy Club at M&C Saatchi - an event born out of his personal experiences and the realisation that entrepreneurs often face challenges alone.

“Loneliness can be tough, and I've personally felt the significant impact of it in recent months. I believe in community, support, and being surrounded by those who truly understand. I’ve also come to the realisation that we do not have to do this alone.

So, I've teamed up with Leon Berry (Psychotherapist) and my dear friend Francis Augusto (Community Leader and Artist) to create a safe space for us to share, support, and uplift each other. Let's have real conversations, and tackle our challenges together.” Be part of this therapeutic experience and book your tickets here. 

• Startups and Investors Networking Event by The Business Minds- This is another great opportunity to for investors and entrepreneurs to network with also a chance to find international collaboration! Held at B London - Cubanista, 19:00pm on the 7th of March. This is your chance to find a game-changing partner. Join them here.

• Tech Startup Pitch Practice with Fundraising Experts, Angel Investors & VC by Entrepreneurs Collective: No one starts perfect and that’s normal, so Entrepreneurs Collective brings you a workshop on how to improve and make your pitching skills strong. Taking place at Theatre Deli, 15:00pm on the 14th of February, this a great opportunity to get a one-on-one feedback on your pitch from the experts. Join in and book your slot here.

Want to know more or get more information on Startups?

🎙️ The Innovation Conversation Podcast: This is where you can listen to our guests, as we talk about all things related to startups, innovation and creating something from scratch.

Tune in here every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and YouTube!

This Week:  Dr. Sven J. , Halitus GmbH

🎤 Join us this for a conversation with Dr. Sven as we discuss the potential of breath analysis in healthcare and the challenges involved. And also sharing his experiences with funding and grants, highlighting the differences between Europe and the US.

This comprehensive course, backed by industry professionals and universities, equips you with essential skills for business creation, growth, and investment readiness.

You can find more on www.thestartupevents.co.uk 

With our courses and resources we’d be happy to be a part of your success! We’re hoping to see you at our event! 😄✨

Warm regards,
The Startup Events Team 🌐