entrepreneurs

Running Lean with Ash Maurya

Running lean is a systematic process for building successful products. Most startups fail. Not because they fail to launch what they set out to build, but because they waste time building the wrong product. Running Lean was developed through rigorous testing of Lean Startup, Customer Development, and Bootstrapping techniques.

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Date: 9 November 2011
Location: London College of Communication,, UK

techpitch 4.5

techpitch 4.5 is an evening pitch event created by 2Pears in order to showcase some of the latest tech startups to have taken part in the UKTI pitch-training workshops in the past 6 months. The evening will kick off with a special keynote - to be announced shortly - and then followed by a number of pitching companies.

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Date: 25 May 2011
Location: The Auditorium, Pinsent Masons, UK

TSB Launches £200,000 IC tomorrow Scheme for Digital Media Entrepreneurs

ICtomorrow

A new initiative announced by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), sees the launch of IC tomorrow, a platform for content owners and app developers to test drive ideas and applications with a closed group of consumers (sign-up here) using content from major content owners including Sony Music, Getty Images and Crytek.

The platform will host 20 consumer trials focused on the creative industries including music, TV/film and publishing, with a total fund of £200,000 up for grabs to support six month-long trials on the platform. Entrepreneurs are being encouraged to use the platform which will also include mentoring, as well as up to £10,000 per project funding and access to premium content.

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Brookson Enterprise Freelance Fair

We give you an opportunity to build a face-to-face network and find out more about the people and businesses you could be working with. You’ll leave the Enterprise Freelance Fair with new connections, new ideas and an improved blueprint for progress.

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Date: 16 February 2011
Location: Innospace, UK

International Young Interactive and Screen Entrepreneur awards

The British Council's International Young Interactive and Screen Entrepreneur awards, the best young business start-ups from emerging markets. There will be a panel discussion about international cross-platform innovations, and a ceremony and reception to announce the award winners.

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Date: 20 October 2010
Location: BAFTA, UK

MADE in 48 Hours

Whether you are at the setup stage of the business or you are an established entrepreneur, digital marketing is the answer to problems your business might be facing. Made In 48 hours will equip you with all the necessary skills and knowledge to create an online presence and drive your business growth.

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Date: 10 September 2010
Location: Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Start Here! Starting & Growing a Successful Business

A must-attend event for any budding or established entrepreneur, “Start Here! Starting and Growing a Successful Business” is hosted personally by Doug Richard and is the cornerstone of the School for Startups curriculum.

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Date: 15 June 2010
Location: University of Brighton, UK

Low Cost and Fast Growth Marketing

Doug Richard, serial entrepreneur and original BBC2 Dragon, moves ahead with his ambitious plan to fast-track entrepreneurs and business owners onto the road of success. Due to popular demand, Doug and the School for Startups team are holding their much esteemed “Low Cost Fast Growth Marketing” master-class in Ipswich this June.

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Date: 10 June 2010
Location: Adastral Park, UK

Start Here! Starting & Growing a Successful Business

Following the huge success of our seminars around the UK, Doug and the School for Startups team are taking their nationwide tour to Cambridge. A must-attend event for any budding entrepreneur, “Start Here! Starting and Growing a Successful Business” is hosted personally by Doug Richard and is the cornerstone of the School for Startups curriculum.

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Date: 19 May 2010
Location: University of Cambridge, UK

Start Here! Starting & Growing a successful business Leicester May 10

Following the huge success of our seminars around the UK, Doug and the School for Startups team are taking their nationwide tour to Leicester. A must-attend event for any budding entrepreneur, “Start Here! Starting and Growing a Successful Business” is hosted personally by Doug Richard and is the cornerstone of the School for Startups curriculum.

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Date: 10 May 2010
Location: University of Leicester, UK

You've Got Funding: Early Stage Funding Workshop

We will be hosting a workshop to provide practical advice for entrepreneurs who are seeking angel or seed funding through to series A investment. Our panellists will include representatives from top European investors as well as highly regarded, funded entrepreneurs

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Date: 23 March 2010
Location: Royal College of Physicians, UK

Entrepreneurs in London

Entrepreneurs in London is a unique one day event that will dramatically increase your ability to drive your business forward.

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Date: 17 November 2009
Location: New Connaught Rooms, UK

MiniBar

MiniBar - London Your Monthly Face To Face You think about creating the next Last.fm, flickr, or Web 2.0 start up? You think London lacks opportunities to meet up and discuss those ideas? Then come to MiniBar.

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Date: 30 October 2009
Location: Corbet Place, Truman Brewery, UK

Tomorrow's Web

The Tomorrows Web Conference is a one-day gathering in Central London to discuss and learn about the future of the Internet and Technology industry. The conference is the first of it's kind in the UK, and with over 9 hours worth of fantastic talks, panels and pitches - it cannot be missed!

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Date: 8 August 2009
Location: Keyworth Center, UK

Future of Web Apps - London

FOWA is back in London to bring you sessions on the most successful web technologies and business trends of the future along with a chance to be up close and personal with industry professionals. An event for up to 800 attendees - it's the perfect place to learn, socialize and make connections.

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Date: 30 September 2009
Location: Kensington Town Hall, UK