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CRAP Talks #33 - Mayday Mayday

We're back with our third event of the year and we couldn't be more excited. We'll stick to our usual format of 2 speakers and a fireside chat (with a twist this time). If you've not been to one of our events before then here is what you can expect. CRAP (Conversion Rate Optimisation, Analytics, Product) Talks is a cross-discipline event. We don't work in silos so why network and learn in silos. In the past we've had speakers from Data, Analytics, CRO, Product, Marketing, Data Science, Design and Research and so many more. If you work in tech, chances are you work cross-functionally, so come along and meet people doing amazing things in tech. **Hosts:** RVU - https://www.rvu.co.uk/ **Venue:** RVU The Cooperage, 5 Copper Row, London SE1 2LH **Date:** 09/06/2026 6pm doors open Talks kick off at 630 Wrap up approximately 9:00pm. **Speakers:** * **[Aya Gaballa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aya-gab/)** \- "Building Products for Different Cultures" * Co-Founder & Product Lead, Kham Lab * **[Mark Palfreeman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-palfreeman-662044160/)** \- "Gambling with Success: The Complexities Around Measurement in an Industry with Stellar Growth"\. * Senior Business Intelligence Manager, Flutter UKI **Fireside Chat:** * **[Alex Homan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-homan-3aab2a141/)** \- "Analytics in the age of AI" * Lead Data Analyst, Huel

Black Arrows Badminton Club @ UEL Sports Dock

Come and join a friendly but competitive bunch of players each and every Tuesday at UEL Sports Dock. If love playing Badminton for fun or competitively then pay us a visit. Cost of session £12 (Payment must be made before the session ends. The details of bank transfer to be advised by email, once you RSVP.) Feather shuttles are used. • There is a large car-park at UEL (FREE 5.30pm onward). • Nearest DLR stations are Gallions Reach and Cyprus, then a 5 minutes walk to UEL Sports Dock. • Session are more suited for Intermediate to Club standard players, although we cater for all standards of play. Simple "If"Rules: • If you want to attend, you must RSVP • If you want to bring a friend you MUST RSVP for them • If you do not RSVP, you will be turned away If you RSVP and DO NOT attend you will be fined £20, unless you remove your RSVP at least 24hrs before the session start time. Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowding means less games for you! The organisers decision on all matters is final. Important Note: Your are responsible for your own well-being. Black Arrows Badminton Club or the management at UEL are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items.

The Energetic Wealth Experience

**The Energetic Wealth Experience** **A One-Day Business & Wealth Expansion Experience for Ambitious Founders, Leaders & Entrepreneurs** Success should not feel this heavy. You’ve done the courses. You know the strategy. You’re capable of more. But somewhere along the way, business started to feel exhausting. The pressure to constantly perform. The pressure to stay visible. The pressure to keep growing while quietly carrying the weight of everything behind the scenes. The Energetic Wealth Experience was created for ambitious entrepreneurs who are ready to build wealth, success and leadership in a more sustainable way. This is not another motivational seminar. And it’s not a “sit and listen to speakers all day” event either. This is an immersive, commercially grounded experience designed to help you identify what is actually holding your growth back — and what needs to shift for your next level of income, impact and leadership. **WHY THE TICKET IS £1** The £1 ticket is intentional. It’s not about the money. It’s about: • Commitment • Attendance quality • Proximity • Perceived value • Getting the right people into the room Because the right room changes everything. The conversations you have. The standards you hold. The opportunities you see. The identity you step into. **WHAT THIS EXPERIENCE IS REALLY ABOUT** This room is about: • Sustainable success • Wealth capacity • Energetic intelligence • Aligned leadership • Business refinement • Visibility without burnout • Commercial growth that actually feels good to hold This event has been designed to feel: ✨ Insightful ✨ Experiential ✨ Commercially valuable ✨ Emotionally honest ✨ Practical ✨ Transformational **WHAT WE’LL COVER** **PART 1 — Why Success Stops Feeling Sustainable** Many entrepreneurs are achieving external success while privately feeling exhausted, disconnected or stuck. In this session we’ll explore: • Burnout despite success • Visibility exhaustion • Scaling pressure • Overperformance • Businesses that look successful but feel heavy • Why strategy alone eventually stops working Because sometimes the issue isn’t your ambition. It’s the way you’ve been taught to build. **PART 2 — The Hidden Patterns Behind Growth** This session explores the deeper patterns influencing the way you lead, sell, scale and make decisions in business. We’ll explore: • Energetic bottlenecks • Nervous system safety & receiving capacity • Sustainable leadership • Human Design in business • Visibility patterns • Decision-making dynamics • The subconscious patterns affecting growth This is not “woo.” This is grounded, practical and commercially relevant work designed to help you understand why you keep hitting the same ceilings — even when you know exactly what to do. For many people, this becomes the moment where business finally starts making sense again. **PART 3 — Business Refinement & Expansion Strategy** This is where implementation begins. You’ll identify: • What’s currently slowing growth in your business • Where money is leaking • What needs simplifying • What offers are actually scalable • How to create more sales sustainably • Where your next level of visibility and authority comes from Because the goal isn’t just more revenue. The goal is building wealth and success in a way you can actually sustain. **WHO THIS IS FOR** This experience is for: • Coaches, consultants & service providers • Founders & entrepreneurs • Business owners ready for their next level • Leaders who feel stuck despite “doing all the right things” • People craving smarter growth, deeper alignment and more sustainable success Whether you’re scaling to six figures, seven figures or rebuilding your business in a completely different way — this room will challenge how you think about success, leadership and wealth. **WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH** ✔ Clearer strategy ✔ Stronger leadership awareness ✔ Revenue growth opportunities ✔ Business refinement ideas ✔ Better positioning & messaging ✔ Powerful connections ✔ Expanded vision for your next chapter **IMPORTANT** The Energetic Wealth Experience also acts as the entry point into a brand new high-level mastermind experience for entrepreneurs ready to scale their wealth, authority, business and legacy at a completely different level. Not everyone will be invited further. That is intentional. This room is about quality, proximity and aligned expansion. If you’ve been craving a different kind of business room… This might be it.

Mastering cloud security, one lab at a time!!

The Strategy Gap: what separates good PMs from great product leaders

You're invited to our next Women in Product London event! As product managers grow in their careers, one skill becomes increasingly important: **strategy**. For this event, we’re bringing together product leaders from a range of industries and company stages to share how they approach product vision and strategy in practice: what it really means to be strategic, how you develop strategic thinking over time, and why it often becomes the defining skill that separates good PMs from great product leaders. Some of the topics will include how to develop stronger strategic thinking as you progress in your career, how to influence organisations through vision and direction, and real-world examples of turning high-level strategy into meaningful product outcomes. The evening will give you the opportunity to network with your peers over drinks and canapés before and after our speakers take the stage. Join us for a mix of insightful presentations where you'll take away practical insights from experienced product leaders and have the chance to ask questions throughout the event. **\-\-\-\-MEET THE SPEAKERS** **\>\> Pooja Naidu – Exec Coach/Advisor \(former VP of Product @ Mews\)** *With over 19 years experience in Product she has worked in Sportstech, Retail, Hospitality, Media, Publishing, E-commerce and Banking. She has developed category defining products across B2C and B2B for SMB/Mid market/Enterprise customers; including M&S Website/Christmas food ordering/In store apps, Tesco clubcard app, Sports analytics solutions for Premier League, NBA and beyond!* **\>\> Laura Dyer – Senior Product Manager @ Wolf&Badger** *Laura Dyer is a Senior Product Manager specialising in marketplace and platform products. At Wolf & Badger, she owns product strategy across supplier tools and platform infrastructure and has led the shift toward a more experimentation-driven & product-led way of working across her org. Before that, she cut her teeth at Ocado Technology in ecommerce and logistics, giving her experience that spans enterprise tech platforms through to early-stage scale-ups. She's passionate about mentoring others in product and tech and you'll usually find her geeking out about UX research, building with AI tools or just finding ways to make work more fun.* **\>\> Christina Cassar – Product Lead @ Just Eat** *Christina Cassar is a Product Lead at Just Eat, driving product strategy to transform the experience for millions of customers across one of Europe’s leading food delivery platforms. With a decade of experience across consumer brands including Sky, Virgin Media O2, and Liberty Global, she has shaped product strategies for diverse markets, turning high-level vision into impactful roadmaps.* We're looking forward to seeing you there! \-\-\- Venue, food and drinks proudly sponsored by [Just Eat](https://www.just-eat.co.uk/). **Special note:** please note the small attendance fee is to cover administrative costs of running Women in Product London. We can only accept payment via PayPal and refunds are not available if you're unable to attend the event. #wiplondon #alwayslearning

DevOps Society x Elastic London Hack Night

Roll up your sleeves: we're teaming up with DevOps Society for our very **first London hack night**! Come along with your laptop and get ready to win a prize 🏆 👉 **Limited spots** available so make sure you got yours. This time, we’re doing something a little different, a hands on hack night where you’ll get stuck into real-world observability, OpenTelemetry. and AI-powered workflows. 📍 **Location** Elastic office, Davidson Building, 1st Floor, 5 Southampton St, London, WC2E 7HA Note: please use Exeter St entrance as the main entrance is closed after 6pm. The meetup hack night will happen in the Galactus room. This isn’t your typical meetup, you’ll be building and exploring in real-time: * Spin up a demo microservices app using Docker * Connect it to Elastic Observability * Explore logs, metrics, and traces using OpenTelemetry * Build and interact with AI-powered observability agents using Elastic MCP + Claude Whether you’re deep into DevOps or just getting started, there’s something here for everyone. **🛠️ You will need** 1. Your laptop! 2. The following software installed on your laptop: 2.1. [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/) 2.2 [Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/) **Setup** 1. Clone (or fork first) the [Elastic OTel demo fork](https://github.com/elastic/opentelemetry-demo). 2. Register for an Elastic trial, via [this link](https://cloud.elastic.co/registration?tech=rtp&pg=global&plcmt=nav&cta=eswt-24503-b) 3. Create a new Serverless Observability project [as per these instructions](https://www.elastic.co/docs/solutions/observability/get-started#create-an-obs-serverless-project) 4. Connect your demo to an Elastic trial cluster [as per the README steps](https://github.com/elastic/opentelemetry-demo#docker). 5. Start the demo application **Tools** \# Elastic Observability 1. See the [APM guide](https://www.elastic.co/docs/solutions/observability/apm) for details of available screens 2. Browse the Discover, Service Inventory and Traces screens to see the available data 3. Create Elasticsearch and Kibana API keys [as per these instructions](https://www.elastic.co/docs/deploy-manage/api-keys/elasticsearch-api-keys) \#\# Elastic Agent Builder 1. Follow the [getting started](https://www.elastic.co/docs/solutions/observability/get-started#create-an-obs-serverless-project) and chat with your telemetry data using the default agent 2. Create your own agent using [these instructions](https://www.elastic.co/docs/explore-analyze/ai-features/agent-builder/custom-agents) \#\#\# Elastic Observability MCP App *Note: you will need a local Claude Code installation* 1. Download the MCP App [as per these instructions](https://github.com/elastic/example-mcp-app-observability#quick-start), and open the binary file 2. Add the cluster Elasticsearch endpoint and API keys to the MCP app settings 3. Add the respective skills 4. Try out the skills to see what information you can find **📆 Agenda** 6:00pm – 6:30pm — Networking on arrival with food and drinks provided by Elastic 6:30pm – 6:50pm — Challenge and tools demo 6:50pm – 8:30pm — Hacking time 8:30pm – 9:00pm — 5-minute lightning demos 9:00pm — Close and networking at a nearby pub 🎙️ **Hosts & Sponsors** Hosted by Steve Wade and Carly Richmond ⚠️ **Heads-up:** we also have a [mirror event with DevOps Society on Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/devops-society/events/314769583/). To keep things tidy on our side, please make sure you only sign up on **one** of the event pages — not both. Thanks!

Startup Accountability Sprint

​A structured 4-week sprint for people serious about making meaningful progress on a startup idea, side project, or early-stage business. ​You’ll join a small accountability group of 4 people and work together over 4 weeks through weekly in-person sessions, clear commitments, honest feedback, and consistent action. ​The goal is simple: make real progress, not just talk about ideas. *** # ​**What To Expect** ​Over 4 weeks, you will: * ​Define a clear measurable goal * ​Break it into weekly commitments * ​Schedule dedicated work time * ​Be held accountable by your group * ​Share progress and blockers each week * ​Build momentum through consistent action ​Groups remain fixed throughout the sprint to build trust, accountability, and stronger working relationships. ​Between sessions, groups stay connected through WhatsApp for check-ins, progress updates, and support. *** # ​**Sprint Format** * ​Small groups (4 people max) * ​Weekly in-person sessions * ​Structured accountability format * ​Rotating group roles * ​Shared progress tracking * ​Weekly commitments and reviews ​This is not networking and it’s not a passive workshop. ​Every session is designed to help you leave with: * ​clarity * ​accountability * ​next actions * ​momentum *** # ​**Week 1 Agenda** ​**6:30pm — Arrival & Open Conversation** Meet other members before groups begin. ​**7:00pm — Introduction** Overview of the sprint structure, expectations, and accountability system. ​**7:15pm — Group Formation & Roles** Groups are formed and weekly roles assigned. ​**7:20pm — Introductions** Share what you’re working toward, why it matters, and what’s been blocking progress. ​**7:40pm — Define Your 4-Week Goal** Set a specific measurable goal for the sprint. ​**8:00pm — Define Week 1 Commitments** Break your larger goal into realistic weekly actions. ​**8:15pm — Schedule Dedicated Work Time** Block focused work sessions into your calendar. ​**8:25pm — Plan Your Work Sessions** Decide exactly what you’ll work on and identify likely obstacles in advance. ​**8:35pm — WhatsApp Accountability Setup** Groups create their accountability chat and post commitments. ​**8:40pm — Final Public Commitments** Each member shares what they will complete before next week. *** # ​**Who This Is For** ​This sprint is for people who: * ​are serious about building something meaningful * ​want accountability and structure * ​are willing to commit time each week * ​believe they’d move faster with the right group around them *** # ​**Cost** ​£20 for the full 4-week sprint. ​We charge a small fee as a sign of commitment to the group and the people you’ll be alongside throughout the sprint. ​Small accountability groups only work when people consistently show up, participate, and support each other’s progress. *** # ​**Important** ​Spaces are limited to keep groups small, focused, and high-trust. ​If you join, come prepared to: * ​participate fully * ​support others * ​take action between sessions * ​commit to the full 4 weeks

Marketing Networking London | Founders, Growth & Brand Leaders at IoD

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marketing-networking-london-founders-growth-brand-leaders-at-iod-tickets-1990087227469?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marketing-networking-london-founders-growth-brand-leaders-at-iod-tickets-1990087227469?aff=meetup)** London marketing networking event for founders, marketers & growth leaders. Build connections, share ideas, and unlock new opportunities. **Marketing Connector®** is where ambitious marketers, founders, and growth-focused professionals meet in London to build powerful, real-world connections. Part of the **London Connector®** series, this experience is designed for those who value **quality conversations, meaningful relationships, and business opportunities** — not just exchanging business cards. Hosted at the prestigious **Institute of Directors**, this edition on **8th June from 5 pm** brings together a curated mix of marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders in an elegant, high-level setting. Meet the people behind the brands, campaigns, and growth strategies shaping London’s business scene — all in one room. ## **🚀 Why You Should Attend** ✔ Meet **high-quality marketing professionals** across digital, brand, growth, and strategy ✔ Connect with **founders and decision-makers** actively building and scaling businesses ✔ Discover **collaborations, clients, and new opportunities** ✔ Exchange **real insights and strategies** — not surface-level conversations ✔ Build relationships in a **relaxed, premium environment** ## **🤝 Who You’ll Meet** Expect a carefully selected audience including: • Marketing professionals, strategists & consultants • Digital marketers, growth experts & brand builders • Startup founders & entrepreneurs looking to outsource the marketing of their goods and services • Investors & business leaders • PR, communications & content professionals If you’re serious about **growing your network and your opportunities**, you’ll be in the right room. ## **📅 Event Details** **Date:** 8th June 2026 **Time:** 17:00 – 20:00 **Venue:** Institute of Directors (IoD), 116 Pall Mall, London A **hosted, free-flow networking experience** designed to help conversations happen naturally and connections form easily. ## **🌐 Extend Your Networking Experience** Your ticket also gives you the opportunity to **stay and continue networking** at: • **Director Connector®** Meet even more founders, executives, and professionals — all in one evening. ## **🔗 What to Expect** • Open, high-quality networking from the moment you arrive • A friendly, welcoming atmosphere with a professional crowd • The opportunity to make **valuable connections quickly** • A room full of people who are **open to collaboration and conversation** ## **📲 Bonus: WhatsApp Networking Group** On the day of the event, you’ll receive access to our **exclusive attendee WhatsApp group** ✔ Connect before the event ✔ Arrange meetings in advance ✔ Stay in touch after the event ## **📸 Event Disclaimer** Photos and videos may be taken during the event for use across social media, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london) * [London networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking) * [London Business networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking)

The People Problems No Founder Sees Coming

Date: Tuesday 16th June, 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-15-the-people-problems-no-founder-sees-coming/) 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 correct link. ### Most founders think scaling is a hiring problem. It’s not, it’s a people problem. Building and scaling a startup is hard, but turning it into an organisation is where things really start to break. At around 15 to 30 people, what once felt easy suddenly becomes more complex. Communication slows down, expectations become unclear, performance becomes inconsistent, and founders often find themselves stuck in the middle of everything. Many assume it’s a hiring issue, but in reality it runs deeper. In this interactive session, we’ll unpack the people challenges founders don’t see coming as they scale, brought to life through real stories, honest reflections, and practical insight from working inside growing organisations. Through a conversational, interview-style format, we’ll explore five of the most common areas where founders underinvest early, and the impact this has as their companies grow. This isn’t a lecture. It’s an opportunity to step back, reflect on your own business, learn from others in the room, and leave with practical ideas you can apply immediately, whether you are just starting to build a team or already navigating the pressures of growth. ## About the Speakers: **Katherine Ray** Katherine works with founders and senior leaders to identify what actually needs to change in their leadership and people approach before it becomes costly as they scale. With over 20 years’ experience across early-stage, scaling businesses and large global organisations, she brings a broad and grounded perspective on how people and leadership challenges show up at different stages of growth. As an executive leadership coach, Katherine focuses on helping leaders build the clarity, capability, and confidence needed to lead effectively as their organisations evolve, while enabling teams to perform during periods of growth, change, and increasing complexity. **Kuldish Sibia** Kuldish is a fractional People leader and founder of Scaling People Solutions, with over 20 years of experience across global organisations, scale-ups, and high-growth environments. He specialises in helping businesses put the right people foundations in place before growth exposes the cracks. From performance challenges to complex people issues, Kuldish brings a practical, no-nonsense perspective on what happens when early decisions start to catch up, and what it takes to fix them. ## What to Expect on the Night: Doors open at 6:15 PM with a welcome drink and networking. Starting at 6:45 PM, this 75-minute interactive session including Q&A will include: **Real Stories and Insights (Interview Format)** We’ll explore five key people challenges founders face as they scale, including: * Creating clarity on roles and expectations * Investing in people management including performance, feedback, and accountability * Workforce planning, who you hire, when, and why * How leadership needs to evolve as your company grows * Building foundations before tools Each theme will be brought to life through real examples and honest reflections from working with scaling businesses. **Founder-to-Founder Discussion** You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on one of the five key challenges that resonates most with you or is most relevant to your business right now. Through guided prompts, you’ll explore: * What’s currently feeling difficult in your organisation * How this challenge is showing up as you scale * What you might need to do differently **Q&A** A chance to ask questions and explore specific challenges you’re facing. **Community and Connection** From 8:00 PM, connect with fellow founders, operators, and builders in a relaxed setting designed for meaningful conversation. You’ll also have the opportunity to speak with Katherine and Kuldish one-to-one about any specific people or organisational challenges you’re currently navigating. Doors close at 9:00 PM. ## Who Should Attend: * Founders and co-founders building and scaling a team * Leaders in growing companies where things are starting to feel more complex than they should * Anyone hiring, managing people, and noticing that what worked early on is no longer working This session is particularly relevant for companies moving beyond the early stage, around 10 to 50 plus people, where people challenges become more visible and more impactful. [Sign up for this event here!](https://founders500.com/session/startup-session-15-the-people-problems-no-founder-sees-coming/) 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 correct link.

The London Solopreneur Circle: First Gathering

**This is the first meetup of The London Solopreneur Circle, a small peer group for people actively building independent businesses outside the traditional corporate path.** The aim is to create a thoughtful peer space for people building independent businesses to share what they are working on, what feels hard, what is moving forward, and how we can support each other. The goal is simple: Honest conversation, accountability, useful ideas, partnerships, friendship and momentum. This is a no-pitch environment. If your main goal is to sell to the room, this is not the right group. Each session will usually follow a simple format: 1\. What are you building right now? 2\. What moved forward since last time? 3\. What feels hard\, confusing or stuck? 4\. Useful opportunities\, intros\, tools or resources 5\. One concrete action each person commits to before next time Nothing formal is needed. Just bring: * a short intro to what you are building * one current challenge or question * a willingness to contribute honestly * useful ideas, contacts or resources where relevant * We meet in Central London, usually in a relaxed, informal venue where proper conversation is possible. Exact venue details will be shared before the event.

E-Commerce over Breakfast London

A curated meetup for e-commerce operators to share learnings, strategies, and ideas. Free for operators (approval required). Apply via Luma: [https://luma.com/4eazgzw8](https://luma.com/4eazgzw8?utm_source=meetup)

Break the Pattern

Creativity often begins when we stop trying to solve a problem in the most obvious way. In this first practical creativity workshop, we’ll use random words, playful constraints and group exercises to break rigid patterns of thought, loosen fixed assumptions and generate unexpected ideas. Creativity is not just about having good ideas. Often, it is about changing the conditions in which ideas appear. The session takes inspiration from Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt’s *Oblique Strategies*: a set of creative prompts designed to help artists and other creatives escape blocks, loosen fixed habits and approach problems from unexpected angles. This will be an active, participatory workshop rather than a talk. You’ll work with other people in pairs and small groups, trying out practical exercises and responding to prompts designed to interrupt familiar ways of thinking. The emphasis will be on engagement, experimentation and practical action: having a go, noticing what shifts, and exploring how unusual prompts can open up new possibilities. You do not need to be an artist, designer or creative professional. This workshop is for anyone interested in thinking more flexibly, solving problems differently, or exploring practical creativity in a friendly, hands-on setting.