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Celebrating 10 years helping founders in England & Scotland to start, fund and scale their business. Not-for-profit. virginstartup.org UK Joined September 2013-
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🎤 Join us this time next week for the fireside chat followed by founder networking, plus refreshments from Virgin StartUp funded startups. 📍 Virgin HQ, London ⏰ 18:45-21:00 🎟️ Now FREE for all founders via our website: virg.in/3GeNQkv
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: Changemakers tickets are now available for our April event featuring @theinkeylist co-founder, Colette Laxton. Tickets are free but strictly limited, so sign up today: virg.in/3GeNQkv
If you want practical, no-nonsense advice from someone who’s been in your shoes, now’s your chance. 📅 Book through the #VirginStartUpCommunity – Premium members only: virg.in/3EbSnnd
🌟 Bootstrapping insights – Learn how to grow without giving away too much equity. 🌟 Brand-building strategies – Stand out in a crowded market and attract loyal customers. 🌟 Mindset shifts – Gain confidence to tackle challenges and make bold moves.
Every great founder starts somewhere. 👟 For @j_zambakides, it was turning a passion for trainers into LS Personal Shopper, a business that hit £10M+ in revenue, serving 500+ pro athletes.
Spots go fast, so if you’re ready for practical, no-nonsense advice from someone who gets it, grab a session now. 📅 Book through the Virgin StartUp Community. Premium members only: virg.in/3G5lvgr
This is straight-up insight from someone who’s done the hard yards and come out the other side.
You’re not meant to figure it all out on your own. 🔥 New Mentor Office Hours just dropped inside the #VirginStartUpCommunity 🔥 virg.in/3G5lvgr
👉 Save the dates and secure your spot so you can connect, learn, and grow with fellow founders: virg.in/422PXzk 👏 Thanks to @VirginMoney for making these events possible for founders.
🗓️18th June: Karl Lokko, Co-founder of Black Seed Ventures 📈 Karl’s on a mission to back Black founders, join us to hear his inspiring story and why representation matters. 📍@Virgin HQ, Central London ⏰ 18:45-21:00
A brand new season of Changemakers is here at @Virgin HQ!🌟 Your next fix of free founder events has landed and been locked in🔐 We’re bringing you three incredible speakers over the next three months at Virgin HQ, and Premium Community members get priority access to tickets!🎟️
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