Founder Groups London

Founder Mixer & Business Networking | Saturday Social in Covent Garden

**Looking for a business networking event in London with a more social, founder-led atmosphere, and on a Saturday?** Join us for a Business Networking & Founder Mixer in Covent Garden. Hosted by London tech startups GMax Card, Ciitab, and Getshop Today. **What to Expect** Quality **conversations**, relaxed socialising/**networking**, and **a live DJ throughout the evening** \- a business crowd in a social setting\. Meet new people\, exchange ideas\, build **partnerships**, and **grow your network** in a relaxed but professional atmosphere. Our hosts will help introduce guests early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **DJ music**. **Who You’ll Meet** • **Founders** and **entrepreneurs** • **Business owners** and **decision makers** • **Finance**, **FinTech, banking**, and **investment professionals** • **Tech**, **startup, AI, digital, and product professionals** • International **business professionals visiting London** **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival & welcome 19:00 - Short guest introductions 19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ 21:30 - Close **Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel** A refined cocktail bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations. **Dress Code** Business or smart attire. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch. **Tickets & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event. * Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card and 1 drink. **Hosted by founder-built tech startups:** • [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com) • [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com) • [Getshop Today – UK ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today) **Important Details** • 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar. • Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (Audiovisual Production).](www.cineeye.co.uk) • Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury. **Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.**

Founder Mixer & Business Networking | Saturday Social in Covent Garden

**Looking for a business networking event in London with a more social, founder-led atmosphere, and on a Saturday?** Join us for a Business Networking & Founder Mixer in Covent Garden. Hosted by London tech startups GMax Card, Ciitab, and Getshop Today. **What to Expect** Quality **conversations**, relaxed socialising/**networking**, and **a live DJ throughout the evening** \- a business crowd in a social setting\. Meet new people\, exchange ideas\, build **partnerships**, and **grow your network** in a relaxed but professional atmosphere. Our hosts will help introduce guests early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **DJ music**. **Who You’ll Meet** • **Founders** and **entrepreneurs** • **Business owners** and **decision makers** • **Finance**, **FinTech, banking**, and **investment professionals** • **Tech**, **startup, AI, digital, and product professionals** • International **business professionals visiting London** **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival & welcome 19:00 - Short guest introductions 19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ 21:30 - Close **Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel** A refined cocktail bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations. **Dress Code** Business or smart attire. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch. **Tickets & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event. * Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card and 1 drink. **Hosted by founder-built tech startups:** • [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com) • [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com) • [Getshop Today – UK ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today) **Important Details** • 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar. • Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (Audiovisual Production).](www.cineeye.co.uk) • Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury. **Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.**

The London Network Event, Startup Founders, Tech Entrepreneurs, Investors

**PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BOOK YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE TO ATTEND THE EVENT. YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE:** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999912270437](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1999912270437) **The London Network Presents: Exclusive Weekly Business Networking Event** Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or tech professional looking to make valuable connections? Join **The London Network**'s recurring networking event, designed for leaders and innovators across industries. Whether you're a CEO, executive, finance expert, IT professional, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and forge meaningful business relationships. 📍 **Location:** Meet us at Sycamore Covent Garden, 66 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5BX, a stylish and modern bar in the heart of London, just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station. Enjoy a stylish atmosphere and dynamic setting, perfect for mingling and great conversations. 🕒 **Schedule** * **6:00 pm – 6:30 pm**: Meet & Greet * **6:30 pm – 9:00 pm**: Informal networking over drinks (complimentary alcoholic welcome drink included) 👔 **Dress Code**: Business smart casual. ### **Why Attend?** * **Build Connections**: Network with business owners, executives, investors, and professionals across London and beyond. * **Unlock Opportunities**: Establish relationships that can lead to new business partnerships, collaborations, or investment. * **Stay Ahead**: Gain insights into the latest trends and innovations in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. This event is perfect for anyone seeking to expand their professional circle, grow their business, or gain fresh perspectives from a dynamic mix of professionals. **Limited to 30 spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography:** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. [Event media by CineEye, a London-based video production and photography provider](https://www.cineeye.co.uk/ "https://www.cineeye.co.uk/"). **Location Details**: Sycamore Bar Covent Garden inside Middle Eight Hotel, London 🚉 Just a 3-minute walk from Holborn Station. **Note**: Proof of ID required for alcoholic beverages. 18+ only. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your business network in a relaxed, engaging setting! **Sign up now** and start building connections that last.

Untapped Markets: Building Businesses Where Others Aren’t Looking

Date: Tuesday 10th November, 6:15-9 PM UK Time Location: [1 Warwick by Maslow’s](https://share.google/MnxwD6w1PqaJ512K6) [Sign up for this event here! ](https://founders500.com/session/startup-session-19-untapped-markets-building-businesses-where-others-arent-looking/)Please note that clicking attend on Meetup will not give you the correct QR code to enter this event. Please sign up for your Universe ticket using the link. ## **Could your next business idea be hiding in a problem you deal with every day?** An awkward process. Information you can never find. Something everyone in your industry accepts as “just how things work”. For someone thinking about starting a business, those frustrations could be a starting point. But how do you recognise an opportunity worth pursuing, persuade people to pay for your solution and get started before you have everything figured out? With AI opening up new possibilities, what could those opportunities look like in 2026? Our guest, **Jacques Goudchaux, Chief Strategy Officer at Signal Ocean**, has spent more than three decades doing exactly that. While working as a shipbroker, Jacques saw a problem: people making major commercial decisions were relying on scattered information and printed references that quickly went out of date. He believed a more complete, accessible picture of the market was something customers would pay for. His chairman was sceptical, but agreed to back the idea. With the support of BRS, Jacques launched **ALPHALINER in 2000**, starting with spreadsheets, simple web pages and a conviction that other people shared his frustration. There was no elaborate business plan or dedicated sales team. He found early customers while still doing his day job, demonstrating the product during his existing broking trips. As the business developed, he increased the subscription price several times over. Customers kept subscribing. **What could the equivalent opportunity look like in 2026?** For Jacques, it began with spreadsheets and simple web pages. Today, could AI offer a new starting point for solving the problems people in your industry still put up with? We’ll explore where similar opportunities might exist now, why knowing your market matters and how to distinguish a useful business idea from excitement about the technology. Jacques later became CEO of AXSMarine, growing the business internationally before it joined forces with Signal Ocean in 2026. His story brings some refreshingly direct views on what it takes to build a business, how much you can realistically plan and when you need to get on with making things happen. **What will we explore?** Join host **David Loughlan** and Jacques as we discuss: * **Finding an idea worth pursuing:** How can your everyday experience help you spot a problem that others have learnt to live with? * **Starting before everything is perfect:** What do you need in place to begin, and what can you work out along the way? * **Winning your first customers:** How do you turn a useful idea into something people will actually pay for? * **Having the confidence to charge more:** How do you recognise the value of your product and know when your pricing needs to change? * **Backing yourself while staying open to being wrong:** How do you balance conviction with listening, learning and changing direction? * **Spotting opportunities in the age of AI:** Where could AI help you solve an overlooked industry problem, and how do you judge whether there’s a business behind the idea? Expect an honest conversation grounded in real decisions, early doubts and lessons you can apply to building a business today. Whether you have an idea scribbled in a notebook, a side project you’re wondering how to grow or a business already under way, you’ll find plenty to think about and discuss with people asking similar questions. There will be time to ask questions, exchange ideas and meet other founders and founders-to-be. If you’re coming on your own or still figuring out where to start, you’re very welcome. **No shipping knowledge required. Bring your curiosity and that idea you keep coming back to.** **Free to attend. Spaces are limited.** [Sign up for this event here! ](https://founders500.com/session/startup-session-19-untapped-markets-building-businesses-where-others-arent-looking/)Please note that clicking attend on Meetup will not give you the correct QR code to enter this event. Please sign up for your Universe ticket using the link.

Founders Running Club :: London

**​Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. ​9:15 Bag drop at the Regent's Bar and Kitchen, Regent's Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MmZdAVM8yXT9euKc7 ​9:30 Warm Up starts at the Inner Circle & York Bridge, South Gate: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/qw45ehLmDQY7maMD6) 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 27 cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)** **Stay updated:** **Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)** **Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)** **LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)** **Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)** **Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)**

AI Tech & Startup Night — London

**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. **RSVP: [Reserve your spot](https://luma.com/hbh9uzhx)** With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*

Founders and Angel Investors and service providers event

**Dream Big: Founders, Investors & Service Providers Networking** Big ambitions need the right people around them. Join Tech Launchpads for an evening connecting ambitious founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, angel investors, VCs and startup service providers in Covent Garden. Whether you’re building a business, looking for a co-founder, exploring investment opportunities or offering expertise to help startups grow, come and meet people who share your ambition. **Who is it for?** • Founders and aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take action • Angel investors and VCs looking to connect with founders • Service providers in sales, marketing, customer acquisition, technology, finance and legal support • Potential co-founders, advisers and collaborators Expect relaxed conversations, fresh perspectives and opportunities to build relationships. You don’t need a polished pitch. Bring your ideas, your curiosity and a genuine interest in others. 📅 **Friday, 30 October 2026** 🕡 **6:30–9:30 pm** 📍 **Middle Eight Hotel, Covent Garden, London** Come ready to introduce yourself, share what you’re working on and discover how you could help one another. **Tech Launchpads \| Dream Big** If tickets were all allocated on Meetup, check eventbrite link: https://Techlaunchpadsnetworking.eventbrite.co.uk

UK Entrepreneurs - Founders & Business Networking Night

Founder & Startup Networking Night

## **About this event** Looking to meet founders, entrepreneurs and ambitious professionals in a relaxed environment? Join us for an evening of genuine networking at a welcoming London pub. Whether you're building a startup, growing a business, freelancing, or simply curious about innovation, this is a chance to meet people outside your usual circle. Unlike large conferences or formal networking events, we keep things simple—good conversations, interesting people and a friendly atmosphere. There are no presentations, no sales pitches and no pressure. Just opportunities to exchange ideas, share experiences and make valuable new connections. ### **Perfect for** • Startup founders • Entrepreneurs • Professionals • Developers & designers • Freelancers & creators • Investors & aspiring founders • Anyone who enjoys meeting ambitious people ### **What to expect** ✅ Relaxed pub atmosphere ✅ Meaningful conversations ✅ Diverse mix of attendees ✅ Meet people outside your industry ✅ Experience Mandorix Smart Badges ✅ Build long-term professional connections Whether you arrive alone or with friends, you'll be welcomed into a friendly community where conversations happen naturally. Come for the conversations. Leave with new connections. ### **Venue and arrival** The event will take place at **All Bar One Waterloo**, 1–3 Chicheley Street, London SE1 7PY. Check-in opens from **6:15 PM**. Casual networking runs from **6:30 PM to 9:30 PM**. ### **Important note** This is a small networking event with limited spaces. Please only reserve a ticket if you genuinely plan to attend.

Product London with Google Cloud.

Hello Product People! Hope you're all well! Very, VERY excited to announce our next instalment of Product London, this time hosted by Google Cloud!! Three highly-exciting talks across the evening: **Talk 1**: **Kimoon Kim** (Customer Engineer, AI/ML Startups at Google Cloud) with 'Mastering Product Strategy: A Live Demo of Gemini Enterprise' **Synopsis**: Mastering Product Strategy: A Live Demo of Gemini Enterprise explains how to shift your product strategy from managing scattered, individual tools to building a unified, agent-driven platform. Instead of getting stuck in repetitive manual tasks across different applications, you can use this platform to bring your data and workflows together in one place. Learn how to: 1. Cut down time wasted on data integration, so your team can focus on shipping products faster. 2. Build and test new consumer experiences with confidence, backed by secure, enterprise-grade governance. 3. Transform your team's day-to-day work, helping them move from managing administrative tasks to focusing on creative, high-value problem solving. **Bio**: Kimoon Kim is a Startup Architect Lead at Google Cloud and a two-time startup founder/CTO. With 15+ years of experience across AI/ML and cloud-native systems, he helps founders turn early-stage AI prototypes into resilient, scalable production products. **Talk 2**: **Frankie Woodhead** (CPTO at Thrive) with ‘Building an AI Native learning & enablement platform for 10m+ users in 70+ countries’ **Synopsis**: Frankie will share how Thrive has grown & built a best in class product to millions of users in so many different business verticals. Thrive enables customers such as Google, Frasers Group, Aston Martin F1, Nandos, Emirates & Volvo Cars with enablement for their future workforce. **Bio**: Frankie has 20 years in senior product & engineering leadership roles covering Financial Services, FinTech & LearnTech and he'll be drawing on all of this across the evening. **Talk 3**: **Evie Brockwell** (Podcast Host, Product Leadership Coach & Product Operations & Experimentation at New Look) with 'From Stressed to Strategic: tangible shifts to be an effective Product leader' **Synopsis**: Let's be honest: leading a product team was never just about the roadmap. It's about staying clear when your calendar is chaos, backing your own judgement under pressure, and giving your team inspiring direction to go off, even when it's chaos around you This talk isn't about frameworks. It's about the inner work that makes you genuinely effective: the confidence, presence and clarity that let you thrive as you lead teams and inspire everyone around you. **Bio**: Evie leads Product and Experimentation at New Look, bringing five years of experience as an independent product coach to her work. She’s partnered with over 100 product professionals and teams to uncover what truly drives success, and how to create meaningful, sustainable change that lasts. Address: 1-13 St Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG Looking forward to seeing you there, don't miss this one!! Alex

Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡

**Free monthly meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** **Topic:** Beyond SEO: How to Rank on ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini **Guest**: Our guests this month are Sal Mohammed (Lang Sync) and Charlie Clark (Minty Digital)—two leading specialists in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). In this panel discussion, you will learn how AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini choose who to recommend, how to adapt your search strategy for the post-Google era, and the practical steps to ensure your business gets cited and recommended first. **Format:** 6:30 pm - Doors Open & Networking 7:00 pm - Fireside + Q&A 8:00 pm - Networking **About:** Founder-led networking events from founders, creators and successful business owners. There will be a fire side chat with opportunities to network before and after. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). *** Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our hosts [Rachael](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwelford/), [Vinay](linkedin.com/in/vinay-sharma-96432b9b/?skipRedirect=true), [Ken](linkedin.com/in/helloekow) and our generous hosting venue [Juntos](https://www.juntosoffices.com/). \-\-\-\- **Looking for a new co-working space?** A free day of coworking, plus 20% off all future paid meeting room and coworking bookings. Ask us how when you attend! **Offer Conditions** Only available for attendees of Rebel Meetups. **Want more from Dffrnt?** [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

AI, Startups, Entrepreneurs, eCommerce & Investors | Business Networking London

**Looking for an AI and startup networking event in London?** Join us for an evening of quality networking with AI founders, startup builders, entrepreneurs and investors, plus finance professionals and eCommerce businesses. Whether you're building, growing, seeking investment or looking for partnerships, come and make valuable connections. Hosted by [GMax Card](https://gmaxcard.com/) and [Getshop Today](https://getshop.today/). **And** **[3Edit (Beta)](https://www.3edit.com/) — AI vibe coding platform. Build professional websites and web apps using natural language, and at a fair price.** **What to Expect** * Meet AI founders, startup teams, entrepreneurs and business owners in a welcoming mix. * Exchange ideas on AI, building and scaling a startup, finding investment and the future of finance and FinTech. * Make connections that lead to partnerships, referrals and new business. * Enjoy genuine conversations and useful introductions in a relaxed setting, not formal pitches. Our hosts will be there from the start to make introductions and help everyone feel welcome. **Meet & Connect With** * AI founders, builders and professionals * Startup founders and entrepreneurs * Early-stage and growing businesses * Investors, angels and funding professionals * Finance, FinTech and payments professionals * Tech, SaaS and digital business founders * eCommerce business owners and company directors * Professionals visiting London on business **Please note:** This is a theme-led event, not a closed-sector event. While the main focus is finance, banking and FinTech, professionals from AI, eCommerce, SaaS, technology and other business sectors are welcome. **How the Evening Flows** **18:30** – Arrival & welcome **19:00** – Short introductions, if appropriate **19:30** – Open networking **21:30** – Close Our hosts will be there from the beginning to help with introductions and connections. **Venue** **Qibo Skybar, Canary Wharf** Perched on the 25th floor, Qibo offers spectacular views across London, the City and Canary Wharf, with the skyline stretching out below you. **How to Find Us** * DLR: South Quay (easiest), about a 5-minute walk along Marsh Wall. * Jubilee or Elizabeth line: Canary Wharf, then walk through the J.P. Morgan building and across the bridge towards Marsh Wall. * Enter Dorsett Canary Wharf, 48 Marsh Wall, and take the lift to Level 25. **Hosted by** **[GMax Card](https://www.gmaxcard.com/)** – A digital business card platform designed for modern networking. **[Getshop Today](https://getshop.today/)** – eCommerce platform. **[3Edit (Beta)](https://www.3edit.com/) — AI vibe coding platform. Build professional websites and web apps using natural language, at a fair price.** Choose from three AI-powered workflows, own your code, publish in one click, connect your own database, and use full-backend starter kits. Run unlimited local AI with 3Edit Node, with no per-prompt fees. **Entry & GMax Cards** **Selected tickets** include a contactless digital business card from GMax Card, subject to availability. Ask the host to claim yours; cards are not distributed automatically. **Dress Code** Business / smart casual recommended. **Important Info** * 18+ (ID may be required). * Photos/video by [Cine Eye Audiovisual Production Studio](http://www.cineeye.co.uk/) (inform us if you prefer not to appear). * Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss or damage, subject to applicable law. **Limited spots – early registration recommended!** Join our [WhatsApp Business Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.