(Photo: Charles River Basin by Robert Lowe) John is Founder and CEO of MassChallenge. MassChallenge runs startup accelerators designed to catalyze a global renaissance by connecting high impact startups with the resources they need to launch and succeed as rapidly as possible. Anyone can apply to MassChallenge, with any startup, in any industry, from […]
(Photo: Record Store Day @ Rough Trade East 09 by Tom Mcshane) A one hour, confidential, 1-2-1 Business Advice Clinic with an experienced business advisor. Looking for impartial business advice? Then attend the highly rated LBSS Business Advice Clinic at The British Library Business & IP Centre, London. This is a great opportunity for […]
(Photo: Food comparison by Jannes Pockele) The recent explosion in food vans, dining clubs and pop-up restaurants shows the culinary business is now accessible to anyone. If you've got an idea for a foodie startup, this talk will improve your knowledge on how to make it a success. This event is part of […]
(Photo: Joins.. by jmawork) London is the 6th largest worldwide city for tech innovation. As Londoners and fellow techies, many of us are proud to see the immense growth founders in our city have achieved. And of course we look forward to trailblazing alongside them once we’ve scaled our own start-ups. We’re often so […]
(Photo: communicate by mikezu) STAND OUT Reboot is a 45min workshop series for entrepreneurs to break through the fear of public speaking via physical exercises. This week we are looking at on-brand communication: -what communication style is appropriate for your business -how can you embody your brand -align your content and you delivery attitude […]
(Photo: Canopy Prepare by Kristian Mollenborg) HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA AND NEED HELP GETTING FUNDING? This full day workshop is for people looking to start a business and provides help developing your idea and understanding the Government Startup Loan scheme. It is a great opportunity to verify your idea by helping you develop your […]
(Photo: Utah sand dunes #14 by Killy Ridols) This workshop is designed for beginners who would like exposure to web technologies and get hands-on experience using HTML, CSS & JavaScript. You'll spend the session learning from Artemij Fedosejev, The Iron Yard's Front End Engineering instructor who is an experienced professional web developer. At the […]
(Photo: laundry dog by anya) Key questions answered: Demystifying outsourcing.........and how to bring your project to life! 1. What is outsourcing? 2. How to find the right and reliable company that can help me? 3. What can I outsource? 4. What quality can I get? 5. How can I form a budget (bootstrap) and […]
(Photo: Selaron by A C Moraes) This webinar will be presented by GAEL - Brazilian company responsible for organising Olympic and Paralympic live sites in Parque Madureira (North) and Porto Maravilha (Port Area). Four million people are expected during games time to enjoy entertainment activities. The programme includes live broadcasting of the games, over […]
(Photo: Taking Flight by Rich Keen/DPRA) "To Hire a Developer, Think Like a Developer" Or even better, understand what 15,000 developers value when they are looking for their next gig from: 15,000 devs surveyed by Workshape.io - Infographic here 4.7 million dev-strong Stack Overflow's head of intelligence The truth from dev-centric Landing Jobs In this double feature […]
(Photo: 2NE1 2nd album goodies by Justin Taylor) Between July 2014 and July 2015, business to consumer e-commerce sales in South Korea grew more than 40 times as fast as physical retail, with mobile-commerce growth in particular amounting to an incredible 64% increase (KOSTAT). The value of the apparel and footwear sector in South […]
(Photo: Ingredients 15/52 Irish Coffee by Janet Ramsden) We also have a great new venue, where we held Seedcamp Week 2008 -- the foyer in UCL's stunning new Roberts Engineering Front Building. Same time every Thursday between 1000-1200. You are likely to meet other entrepreneurs and some investors -- if not, at least you […]
(Photo: O pe de maracuja by Marina Aguiar) The secret to start-up investment: Don’t be a jerk! Entrepreneurs Talk @ Cass (in partnership with Thomson Reuters) are intimate, in-depth interviews with some of the UK’s most innovative and inspirational tech entrepreneurs. Meet them up close and personal at Cass Business School, with plenty of […]
(Photo: Peace by Carlos Andres Reyes) Joining us on 14 March is Lopo Champalimaud, Founder and CEO of Treatwell (Wahanda), Europe’s leading online booking platform for hair and beauty. With almost 20,000 spas and salons across Europe, Treatwell is revolutionising the way people book their hair and beauty services. It allows customers to browse […]
(Photo: FitBit Ultra by Denis Kortunov) Including the Business Start-Up Theatre Over 2 days delegates will hear essential start-up advice and inspiration from wearable business leaders, and see the latest smart technology demos live on stage. Hear from experts within the wearable ecosystem and supply chain who will offer invaluable insight through to help […]
(Photo: The Crowd by starmanseries) *** This is a paid event*** You are required to bring proof of EventBrite registration to all events About the event: This unique event will bring to you top Europe’s crowdfunding platforms, so you can learn in-depth what Crowdfunding is all about, what can different platforms offer and […]
(Photo: Mexican Street Kitchen by Garry Knight) Ever wondered what its like to build one of the UK's most popular and fast growing restaurant chains from scratch? Join TELL in welcoming the celebrated co-founder of Wahaca, Mark Selby. Wahaca is the sutainable restaurant group that introduced traditional Mexican food to the masses in the […]
(Photo: Moon Balancing by Andrew) Building a company is hard. Convincing strangers to give you money to do it is harder. So we thought we’d even the playing field and give you access to the investors. We’ve arranged a series of events over the coming months to present to you the investors doing the […]
(Photo: Tangled in one dream we tango through the night by Sara) It is important for any business to understand what competition is already in the market and what factors can effect the operation of the organisation. This seminar will discuss the importance of a detailed competitive analysis and what you can do to […]
(Photo: TKD by Leo Hidalgo) About This Event LOOKING FOR DESIGNERS OR DEVELOPERS TO JOIN YOUR TEAM? General Assembly welcomes companies to meet graduates of our User Experiance Design and Web Development Immersive Program. Our graduates will be onhand showing off their projects and ready talk about new job opportunities. As a reminder, GA […]
(Photo: pot of gold 4 kings lynn by fernando butcher) Startupbootcamp FinTech is back organising a FinTech hackathon at the Rainmaking Loft. The hackathon will be taking place on the weekend just after St. Patrick's Day. We are organising a hackathon on the theme of FinTech for Sharing Economy. Sign up now to register […]
(Photo: Sweet, Sweet Galaxy by Pip & Pop taken by Karen Roe) You have decided to start or grow your business – and now you need investment. But where do you start? And which of the many forms of investment is right for your business? In this half-day workshop we’ll explore how to secure investment […]
(Photo: London Skyline by bvi4092) Every year the Commonwealth comes together for Commonwealth Week, where they launch the theme for the coming 12months. This year the theme is Inclusive. It celebrates the diversity of the Commonwealth, which is made up of more than two billion people, every one of them is different, and each […]
(Photo: Looking different directions by Paul Kline) StartUp Saturday is a fun and friendly one-day course for people who want to start their own business. Join small business expert and author Emma Jones and other aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to turn your idea into a business.Even if you’ve already started your business, you’ll […]
(Photo: 215/46: Beach walk by Loren Kerns) PROCRASTINATION is your biggest enemy and the No.1 reason start-ups never launch. Don't Panic! Here at the London Startup Retreat we believe in the principle of J.F.D.I. Ensuring you log enough hours to get your company up and running as quickly as possible. At one of our […]
(Photo: Black Cabs. by Sammy Albon) “Got a Problem? => Get a Solution!” (or “GAPGAS” as we like to call it!) So what’s this “GAPGAS” malarkey all about? – Is there something stopping your venture taking off? – Do you need advice on your product or how to sell it? – Want […]
(Photo: Burning Cocktail by Holger Neuert) Its the Grand Final! Watch CitySpark finalists pitch for £3000 (and scoff a hot crossed bun or two!) This academic year has been an extraordinary one for entrepreneurship at City! Our students have started work on more business ideas than ever before and they're reaching the stage where they […]
(Photo: tiles by Dean Hochman) Learn innovation tools to improve your business performance, become more competitive and lead for the future. Understanding Innovation through 'Design Thinking' approaches within your business is key to how you develop products and services which differentiate you from the competition and deliver value. This workshop focuses on helping you […]
(Photo by Jelly Modern Doughnuts) Nail the sale: Selling in B2B markets By David Mellor and Tom Penn During the last few session, your developed your story, built your brand, planned your PR and social media, and learned how to create ads on Google Adwords, Facebook Ad and Instagram Ad! We are focusing the last […]
(Photo: I went bowling by Bill Harrison) PR expert and founder of JH Public Relations, Jessica Huie, MBE who counts accolades such as Glamour Magazine’s Power List and the Daily Mail’s Enterprising young Brit award amongst her business awards, has partnered with the British Library to create a masterclass aimed at equipping small business […]
(Photo: Shoreditch by Sarah) Speaker: Brian Rose (London Real) It all started in Richard Branson's chalet one winter. Today, London Real has over 250k subscribers and have been viewed over 40 million times. After leaving investment banking, Brian decided to start a journey by learning from others and inspire millions. London Real is the […]
(Photo: London Wonderground by Sarah_Ackerman) About This Event Working on your startup's social media strategy, but finding yourself stuck? Social media is a powerful marketing tool, but knowing how to use it to achieve your startup's goals can be a challenge. Creating engaging, effective strategies and content tailored to specific audiences can help you […]
(Photo: Dream by Erich Ferdinand) Addressing, Presenting and Speaking to Angel Investors and VCs is and is not straightforward. We are organising a full day of workshops and presentations to introduce key concepts on raising capital. Whether you are raising through VCs or angel investors, by the end of the day you'll have a […]
(Photo: Tech by Steve Kijoo) Free Event. 6 new tech startup companies will present their products and technology (5 min demo+5 min Q&A). Agenda: 6:30PM Networking 7:00PM Introductions 7:10PM Yoti 7:20PM BrandStreet 7:30PM FitnessAvatar 7:40PM Runanempire 7:50PM Mercaux 8:00PM Kidefashion 8:10PM Networking Our event sponsor is Mobilunity Being Ukrainian based ( and priced!) we […]
(Photo: Light, Spin, Repeat by darkday) London Startup Marketing March - SPECIAL Are you ready for another amazing London Startup Marketing Event? For this month, we've decided to organise something special for you! We've invited two incredible speakers: Patrick M. Powers and Michael John Ringer. They will give a 15-minute talk on marketing for startups […]
(Photo: Vineyards by Barney Moss) The First Friday Working Lunch provides relaxed business focussed networking for Entrepreneurs and Business owners to share stories, build shared experiences, and apply skills to support others in a relaxed agenda free environment. It is designed to help you to meet and build relationships to support and help each […]
(Photo: On a path to somewhere by Kenny Louie) How to talk and raise investment (by perfecting your pitch) Have you ever found yourself struggling to concisely pitch your business idea to an angel investor with confidence? Where do you start? What do you exclude or include? How can you get their attention and […]