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📢We’re excited to announce our next Startup Stories - From Idea to Exit panel discussion on 20 March at Engine Shed. An evening of two insightful fireside chats that delve into the journey of building a business – from the initial spark of an idea to the culmination of a successful exit. 👉https://bit.ly/4jbTd36 Includes: -Candid conversations with founders at different stages of their journeys🌱 -Glimpses into the realities of startup life, from the earliest challenges to scaling📈 -Audience Q&A🎤 -Opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals🤝 Startup Stories is designed to inspire, inform, and equip you with valuable insights to navigate your own entrepreneurial path. These conversations will spark ideas, foster connections, and provide practical takeaways to shape the next chapter of your story. 🗓️20 March ⏰6 - 8pm 📍Engine Shed, Bristol Book your free ticket now 👇 https://bit.ly/4jbTd36 #startup #founder #incubator #accelerator

We're excited to announce Andrew Smith, Co-founder and COO of Fathom, as a panellist for Startup Stories - From Idea to Exit, alongside Laura Gemmell, Founder of Taught by Humans. We hope you can join us on 20 March for an evening of two insightful fireside chats that delve into the journey of building a business – from the initial spark of an idea to the culmination of a successful exit. Featuring candid conversations with founders at different stages of their journeys, this event offers a rare glimpse into the realities of startup life, from the earliest challenges to scaling and thriving. 🌱 📈 With opportunities to ask questions and connect with like-minded individuals, Startup Stories is designed to inspire, inform, and equip you with valuable insights to navigate your own entrepreneurial path. 🗓️20 March ⏰6 - 8pm 📍Engine Shed, Bristol Book your free ticket now 👇 https://bit.ly/4jbTd36 #startup #founder #incubator #accelerator

Don't miss the chance to pitch to a room of investors 🚨 If you’re looking for up to £2m in equity investment and would like to win the chance to pitch at at our Silicon Gorge Investor Showcase – fill out our application form to tell us about your business 👉 https://hubs.li/Q0388yX70 Thanks to our fantastic sponsors at TLT LLP, Walmer Group, Bristol Innovations, Link Stone Advisory & British Business Bank for supporting our investment initiatives💙 #InvestmentMonth #Investment

Have you booked your space at Meet the Funder yet? ⏰ Hosted in partnership with British Business Bank, this Q&A with Olly Cox (Foresight Group) and Dean T. (Investment Group Bath) will give you an insight into the mindset of an investor and what they look for in an investment opportunity 💡    Olly and Dean will also be available for free 1:1 sessions, so make sure you sign up below and request one to get free tailored advice for your business!    📅 ️11 March, 12:30 - 5 PM  📍 Engine Shed   https://lnkd.in/eHPtins4 #investment #funding #angelinvestor #venturecapital #bristolbusinesses 

📢We’re pleased to announce our next BI Foresight Live event, focused on the Convergence of Critical Technologies in Quantum. Join us for an expert panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities driving innovation in quantum on 3 April at Engine Shed, Bristol.    -Panel discussion and Q&A with expert researchers and cutting-edge businesses leaders🎤  -Deep dive into real-world applications, emerging trends and pathways to collaboration⚙️  -Drinks and nibbles reception with networking🤝    Book your place now and don't miss this invaluable opportunity to connect and collaborate with leading innovation players to shape the future.  👇  https://bit.ly/4krwxN0    🗓️3 April  ⏰4.30 - 7pm  📍Engine Shed, Bristol    #Innovation #TechConvergence #AI #QuantumTech  

We're excited to announce Laura Gemmell, Founder of Taught by Humans, as the first panellist for Startup Stories - From Idea to Exit. We hope you can join us on 20 March for an evening of two insightful fireside chats that delve into the journey of building a business – from the initial spark of an idea to the culmination of a successful exit. 👉https://bit.ly/4jbTd36 Featuring candid conversations with founders at different stages of their journeys, this event offers a rare glimpse into the realities of startup life, from the earliest challenges to scaling and thriving. 🌱 📈 With opportunities to ask questions and connect with like-minded individuals, Startup Stories is designed to inspire, inform, and equip you with valuable insights to navigate your own entrepreneurial path. 🗓️20 March ⏰6 - 8pm 📍Engine Shed, Bristol Book your free ticket now 👇 https://bit.ly/4jbTd36 #startup #founder #incubator #accelerator

We’re excited to share that Dean T. will be our second expert at Meet the Funder on 11 March, in partnership with British Business Bank!   Dean is fascinated by technology and how it can be used to improve our lives. Following an exit from a technology advisory company (joint-founder, PE backed) Dean is now a co-founder of angel investment group Investment Group Bath, works as an Advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director, whilst investing in and developing a number of technology start-ups.   Make sure you sign up now to save your space and request a free 1:1 with Dean and Olly Cox (Foresight Group) 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHPtins4 #investment #funding #angelinvestor #venturecapital #bristolbusinesses 

🌟 Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts 🚀     Join us on 6 March for the inaugural #ResearchToReward final for a first look at new and exciting University of Bristol research innovations.      Nine exceptional researchers will pitch to you, the voting audience, and our panel of expert judges for one of two £20,000 prizes. 🏆  Come along to spot the next big thing, network with emerging talent and meet others from the local innovation ecosystem. Tickets are open to all.     👇RSVP now to claim your free place:  https://lnkd.in/eDFUDt3Q    Kit Bartlett Andrew Wray Olivia Champion Josephine Dorh Rosalind Darby Freija Glansdorp Frida Koslowski Anna-Lisa Wesley SETsquared Bristol Andrew Wilson Michele Barbour Sian Fussell Molly Allington Albotherm ARC Accelerator Brent Holmes Richard Elliott

📖 “Working in tech right now, we need some new heroes, heroines, new plots, new tools, new lessons. We desperately need new material.” Anna-Lisa Wesley, Entrepreneur in Residence at SETsquared Bristol is calling for new and inspiring founder stories from our time which reflect the tough market context in the tech sector, leaving the stories of Microsoft, Google and LinkedIn in their tech bubble era. “With these new stories as folklore, we could educate and advance. Perhaps we could increase the chances of tech startup survival.” Read more https://lnkd.in/eRArPZyr #startup #tech #stories #founders

🧭 Navigator: Lead the Way | In Partnership with SETsquared Bristol     We’re delighted to partner with SETsquared Bristol to offer Future Finance members access to their highly regarded Navigator training course.    This self-paced online course is perfect for professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership skills and build confidence in key areas, including:    ✨ Project planning and management  ✨ Leading and collaborating in teams  ✨ Effective communication and presentation skills  ✨ Understanding unconscious bias    📚 Learn at your own pace, develop your leadership potential, and gain the skills to drive success in your organisation.    Current members can contact the team for access.    Not yet a member of Future Finance?  Join us today to unlock opportunities like this and more!  👉 https://lnkd.in/e8_RBz_B   #LeadershipSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureFinance #InnovationJourney  Emilie King Jack Stanbury Amy Armstrong Abraham Mauleon Amieva