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Mentor Match – Dundee

Last updated on 10 November 2023

Written by Rachel Citron

Partnering with online mentoring platform, Digital Boost Upskilling Limited, Royal Bank has created a new digital matchmaking service to help connect women with their perfect mentor and encourage more women to recognise the power of their own experience and become a mentor to others. We’re inviting guests to join journalist and host, Aarti Joshi, along-with…

OWIT UK AND NATWEST: GOING GLOBAL – ONE YEAR ON

Last updated on 10 November 2023

Written by Rachel Citron

A thought leadership online event that is a follow-up on our flagship event held last year, and looks at a year of activity in international trade. Join us for a highly informative and insightful, packed afternoon, with two sessions discussing the current climate and progress on international trade, as well as a chance to interrogate…

Scaling up your business and exercising a high Growth Mindset

Last updated on 24 October 2023

Written by Rachel Citron

Scaling up means different things to different people, and it’s a journey that every entrepreneur dreams of. In our upcoming free webinar, brought to you in partnership with NatWest, we’re excited to delve deep into the world of scaling up. Join us and successful entrepreneurs Suzy Dean founder and CEO of AddIn365 and Marine Tanguy founder and CEO…

Digital Boost’s Small Business Bootcamp

Last updated on 24 October 2023

Written by Rachel Citron

Digital Boost is hosting a day full of skill-building and networking for small businesses at the NatWest Conference Centre at 250 Bishopsgate on Tuesday 21st November from 9am – 4pm 🤩 Founders will enjoy a full day of interactive workshops, hosted by our incredible Digital Boost volunteers, on topics including business strategy and prioritisation, branding,…

Female Founders Rise X Leeds

Last updated on 4 December 2023

Written by Lizzy Duncan

​Come to the launch of Female Founders Rise in Leeds on 4th Dec. We’re bringing together female founders, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of celebration, networking, practical support, and inspiring stories from founders. ​You’ll hear from amazing female founders building incredible businesses in the North. ​We’ll also have a session on practical tips…

Female Founder Office Hours 10

Last updated on 9 November 2023

Written by Rachel Citron

Started by the Playfair Capital team in 2019, FFOH has already brought together over 1,900 founders for 7,800 one-to-one mentoring and pitch meetings with over 180 investors across nine editions to date. Founders participating in the event have raised over £1.2bn. We recognise that there is no single quick fix for redressing the lack of…

rev Female Founders

Last updated on 12 October 2023

Written by Rachel Citron

rev™ monthly series is back and, for October, they are partnering with Aquis Stock Exchange to help deliver an additional very special episode dedicated to female founders driving innovation and growth in the startup world.   They are looking forward to an episode that promises to be both informative and lively! rev™ is where founders discover not just…

Grow London: Female Founders & Leaders – Let’s Talk Raising!

Last updated on 19 September 2023

Written by Lizzy Duncan

Last year, only 16% of funds went to high-growth companies with at least one female founder, with less than 2p in every £1 invested going to all-female founding teams: Let’s change that. 💪 Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of female founders and leaders , address the challenges they face, while paving the way…

Rise & Thrive: Navigating Investment as Women Entrepreneurs

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Last updated on 26 September 2023

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The first workshop in the series will take place in Birmingham on 26 September and will cover: Understanding and working with bias Navigating and optimising the investment framework Breaking down the fear of failure and imposter syndrome Accessing and using networks and mentors. The workshop is specifically designed for founders / senior leaders of scale-up…

Fast Track to Funding for Women in Business

Last updated on 29 October 2023

Written by Lizzy Duncan

Lack of start-up funding is cited as the #1 barrier by women. In fact, women start businesses with 53% less capital than men and are less aware of the funding options available to them. Furthermore, growing a business is inhibited by less than 2% of all venture funding going to businesses founded by women. Lincolnshire…