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Founder Mixer & Business Networking | Saturday Social in Covent Garden
Sat, Nov 14, 6:30 PM**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.**
Untapped Markets: Building Businesses Where Others Aren’t Looking
Tue, Nov 10, 6:15 PMDate: 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.
Osome & Airwallex Founders Meet-Up: Scaling Beyond Borders
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM**Planning to take your company to Singapore or Hong Kong? This evening is for you.** Osome and Airwallex are bringing together a small room of UK founders who are actively planning expansion into Asia. No sales pitches on stage. Just practical content, real stories from founders who’ve done it, and time with experts who set up and run companies in Singapore and Hong Kong every day. **Who should come** Founders and co-founders of UK tech and digital businesses, pre-seed to Series A, planning to enter Singapore or Hong Kong in the next 12 to 24 months. This evening is focused on Asia, so it’s not the right fit if your next market is the US. **What you’ll get** * A clear comparison of Singapore and Hong Kong: entity setup, banking, tax and hiring * A candid fireside with UK founders who’ve already made the move, on what they’d do differently * An optional free 15-minute 1:1 with an Osome expert on your own expansion plan (book when you register, as places are limited) * A room of founders on the same path as you **Confirmed Speakers:** 1. **Jack Stansfeld -** Senior Channel Partnerships Manager, SME & Growth, **Airwallex UK.** Jack will share insights into the financial infrastructure, banking and cross-border payment considerations that technology businesses need to understand when expanding internationally. 2. **Dinis Guarda** is a serial entrepreneur, author, and technologist with 30+ years of international business experience and 20 years in AI. He founded Ztudium Group, several business intelligence platforms, and digital bank [fabbanking.com](https://fabbanking.com/?utm_source=luma). He has worked with Mastercard, Barclays, the World Economic Forum, UNESCO, and governments worldwide. At the event, Dinis will share how AI, fintech, and regulation are reshaping cross-border expansion and what founders need to know when entering new markets. **Agenda** 6:00 pm Arrivals and drinks 6:30 pm Welcome 6:35 pm Singapore vs Hong Kong: the decision, not the brochure 6:50 pm Airwallex UK 7:10 pm Dinis Guarda: How Tech Founders Expand Across Borders: From London to Asia 7:20 pm Networking and 1:1 sessions 9:00 pm Close **Hosts** Klara Spidlenova (Osome) and Mirela Xhota (Konnectile). Other speakers will be announced shortly. Places are limited and registration requires approval so the room stays relevant for everyone. Drinks and food are provided.
Founders Running Club :: London
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM**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
Wed, Nov 11, 10:00 AM**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.*
Rooftop Startup Funding & Networking | Founders, VCs & Angel Investors
Tue, Nov 10, 6:30 PM**Welcome to Networx London** Founders, investors, and startup-minded professionals—this evening is for you. Ever wondered how startups actually get funded and how the right people connect behind the scenes? Join us for a focused yet relaxed networking evening bringing together **startup founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and ambitious professionals** across London’s innovation ecosystem. 📍 **Venue: Eight Club Moorgate:** An exclusive rooftop venue in the heart of the City of London, featuring elegant lounges, panoramic skyline views, and a sophisticated atmosphere perfect for networking, after-work drinks, and meaningful business connections. 📅 **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 19:00** \| Welcome & Warm intro **19:00 – 19:30** \| Open Networking **19:30 – 21:30** \| Informal Networking \(no pitches\, no pressure\) 💡 **Why Attend?** Connect with startup founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and ambitious professionals in a relaxed networking environment. Discover how real opportunities are created through conversations, collaborations, and connections between founders and investors. **Who Should Attend:** Startup founders, co-founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capital professionals, and startup operators, as well as professionals in finance, tech, and business interested in startups, early-stage investing, and London’s innovation ecosystem. **Age requirement:** This event is strictly for attendees aged 21 and over. Guests under that age will not be admitted. Valid ID may be requested at the door. **🎟 Tickets & Entry:** To avoid the venue getting overcrowded and ensure everyone enjoys an amazing night, we've introduced a small ticket price to keep things running smoothly. 📸 Photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. **WhatsApp** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HKQQgmjMtmMAARYkcvMwDG?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4**](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HKQQgmjMtmMAARYkcvMwDG?s=cl&p=a&mlu=4&ilr=4**)
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