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London Startup Mentor Programs
London has grown into a tech powerhouse and is the highest performing startup scene in Europe according to the Startup Genome Report (2018). The city only competes with New York City for being the Fintech capital of the world as it attracted $1.3 billion in VC funding in 2017. The Old Street Roundabout, AKA the Silicon Roundabout, is host to an estimated 50,000 digital tech employees, 30 accelerators, and over 2000 startups
Founders Network’s mission is to connect London Founders and startups with a global support network. The fact is that on average, Silicon Valley startups raise 2-3 times more money in the first stages of development compared to London. Based in Silicon Valley, Founders Network provides London’s Founders the opportunity to access resources from the tech capital.
Mentorship from select London founders
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Gain Access To:
Peer mentorship program with fellow tech founders
Global, stage and local founder forums
Pitch practice with tier 1 vc’s
Proactive support and introductions from staff
Biannual global conferences
Accelerator grade discounts
Exclusive local Founders Network events
Connecting London Founders with each other and the Founders Network community.
FN functions provide a unique setting that allows one to really get to know a featured guest and fellow attendees. Over the course of one intimate breakfast, I was able to meet quality people, collect helpful insights, and walk out with 4 valuable connections!
This is no ordinary community, it is so much more, and the engagement of all its members is fantastic!
The Founders Network platform is awesome. The archives are a wealth of information. Any question I have about my startup, all I have to do is search the archives, and the answer is there.
Each Founders Network Chapter has an appointed Chapter Leadership Team. Made up of founders who have chosen to volunteer their time, they are on deck to give advice, facilitate events, and lead the growth of the Chapter.
Leadership Positions Available
Events
Peer Advisory Roundtables
Thought Leadership Keynotes
Happy Hours
Virtual Pitch Practice Ft. Tier 1 VC’s
Virtual Office Hours Ft. Tier 1 VC’s
Upcoming events
There are no upcoming events at this time.Past events
Founders Network Breakfast Roundtable w/ Chieu Cao (Founder of Perkbox)
November 15, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am UTC+0 Founders Network Breakfast Roundtable w/ Chieu Cao (Founder of Perkbox)
Join Chieu Cao, co-founder & CMO of UK’s fastest-growing employee engagement platform, Perkbox (Series C, Raised $14.3M) for a morning mentoring session at Modern Pantry! Prior to founding PerkBox, Chieu established himself as a ... Read More
at WeWork Devonshire Square (3rd Floor)Fundraising Talk and Holiday Drinks
December 12, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMT Fundraising Talk and Holiday Drinks
Join Peter O’shea, MD at Morgan Stanley for ten years, entrepreneur and serial angel investor with which includes backing the very successful TransferWise & Daniel Conti, successful banker turned Cofounder of CommonRoom ... Read More
at Ashfords LLPfnLondon Building a Dynamic Team by Jonny Searle
January 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm GMT fnLondon Building a Dynamic Team by Jonny Searle
Join Jonny Searle MBE, Executive Coach, General Counsel, Olympic Gold Medallist and World Champion Rower, for an evening discussion on how to build a dynamic team ready to achieve greatness. As a speaker, executive coach and mentor, Jonny draws from a unique combination of experience...
at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (1st Floor)fnLondon: Startup Event for Founders with Russ Shaw
February 27, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMT fnLondon: Startup Event for Founders with Russ Shaw
Join this private evening event with fellow founders which includes a Q&A with Russ Shaw and a roundtable discussion to help each other succeed. Russ Shaw is the founder of Tech London ... Read More
at RocketSpace AngelfnLondon Speed Mentoring & Fundraising
March 20, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm GMT fnLondon Speed Mentoring & Fundraising
—We are going to hear a little bit from all of them and then give you the opportunity to get mentorship from all of these over the course of an ... Read More
at Studio 8, Theatre Deli- Deli Studio
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Reopening for Business Post-COVID
A Founders Network panel shares practical tips on reopening your workplace after COVID-19 lockdown, managing and securing the right talent, and preparing your startup for a post-pandemic revival. Pandemics may …
Five Entrepreneurship Lessons From Siri Founder Adam Cheyer
Adam Cheyer breaks down his step-by-step formula for sizing up a startup idea and making it a success. There may be no magic formula for launching the next Google, Facebook …
Announcing our New London Leadership Team
In our ever-increasing desire to collaborate with and unite global leaders in paving the way for startup success, Founders Network is proud to introduce our new London Leadership Team. We believe …
Why Specificity is Key to a Founder’s Success
Chris Barley has been a member of Founders Network since May 2017. He’s also been a prominent FN member in our London Chapter. To receive peer mentorship from Chris and over 600 …
Sam Ryan of Zeelo Talks on the Beginning Stages of a Startup
Sam Ryan and two-time Co-founder Barney Williams were frustrated. They didn’t like the current transportation options available to big events, which saw them regularly experience overcrowding and poor services. Enter …
A Founder’s Guide to Technical Architecture with Subbu Balakrishnan
You don’t need to be a technical founder to drive smart decisions on your architecture. Subbu Balakrishnan, CTO at Apres and a longtime technologist, explains the fundamentals of architecture and …
How To Actually Take Action On Your SaaS Metrics with Baremetrics’ Corey Haines
Learn how to make the most of your SaaS metrics with Baremetrics Head of Growth, Corey Haines. For SaaS founders, gathering a wealth of data is often the easy part. …
How to Fundraise Efficiently with Mike Wilner from AWS
Raising money? Mike Wilner, co-author of Oversubscribed: A Founder’s Guide to Seed Fundraising and member of the startup business development team at AWS, shares his playbook for efficient fundraising. Join …
Thinking Like a CEO with Cam Kashani
Entrepreneur and coach Cam Kashani, also known as ‘The Godmother of Silicon Beach’, goes deep into the ups and downs of founding two startups, bouncing back from failure, and how …
Presenting to VCs and Angel Investors with Nancy Hayes
Angel investor and management consultant Nancy Hayes shares her formula for a compelling presentation, including pitch deck tips, common pitfalls to avoid, and insights on how you’ll be evaluated. For …