EntreConf

📣This is your last chance to secure your pass to EntreConf 2025 at our exclusive Early Bird price. EntreConf is the region's leading platform for entrepreneurs to come together to gain new insights, inspiration and make valuable connections. Early Bird Delegate Passes are only on sale until 31 January. Don't miss out on securing your spot to this unmissable event at the best price. https://lnkd.in/eqgXzqN6

📈The missing element in your business pitch... Transform your business pitch by focusing on the 'how'—the process that ensures success. Inspired by insights from Google's CFO Ruth Porat, Phil Harrison joined us at EntreConf 2024 to explore the concept of 'runway lights' and key performance metrics in impressing investors. Are your goals clearly visible? 🤔 Join us at EntreConf 2025 to connect with industry leaders and gain more insights like these from the world of entrepreneurship. Tickets are on sale now. Head to our website to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/eDUdbdgK

We have this lovely event coming up to inspire our final year students before heading off to their chosen careers. We have a few spaces available for any companies or organisations to come and talk to our students. Marijke A. CoopmansCherie-AnneCherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth🌈Alex Sherman FRSABBC StudiosManagement EventsGreg InghamHelena MyskaSarah MoonTom Boden@v

💡Planning for EntreConf 25 is well and truly underway and we've been taking a look back at some our favourite moments from last year's event... 👀A two-day conference, a special evening dinner with a guest speaker, a goldmine of networking opportunities, chance to learn and expand your knowledge, insights and provocations from experts in their field... get ready for all this again this June as we return to the Watershed, Bristol. Early Bird passes have sold out but there is still the chance to secure your admission in our Second Wave release before prices rise on 31 March. https://lnkd.in/eE3-yTAA What are you most looking forward to about EntreConf 25? Let us know below👇 Thanks to Jon Craig Photography

💼The D word... Debt! It conjures up feelings of fear and anxiety inside all of us but is it time to start reframing how we think about it? Learn why the right kind of debt can be the catalyst for reaching new heights faster, without adding undue stress. We were joined by Richard Spilsbury (Link Stone Advisory), David Goodall (FW Capital/South West Investment Fund), Paul Duggan (Blake Morgan) and Nicky Cotter (ICON Corporate Finance) for a specialist funding panel, advising entrepreneurs on making that next step in their journey ▶️Head over to our YouTube channel to hear to whole talk. For more expert insights and advice, join us at EntreConf 25, returning to the Watershed this June. Second Release Passes are available now. Don't miss out at securing your spot at the best price. https://lnkd.in/e2Sdgf5H

💡💻Love it or loathe it, AI is here to stay. We were joined by Richard Potter, Director of Digital Strategy at Microsoft at the #EntreConf Awards in September to discuss tech, entrepreneurialism, societal shifts. What’s happened, what have we learned and what might be coming next..? How is your company integrating AI? What are the benefits and challenges you see? Let us know below! EntreConf is back for two days across June 18-19 at The Watershed with a host of fresh inspiration and for entrepreneurs, scale-ups and established businesses alike. Passes are available now. Secure yours before prices rise on 31 March. https://lnkd.in/eA2U4Nmu

Throwback to EntreConf Go Bristol 2024 It’s crazy the amount of change that can take place in 3 months. When we attended EntreConf Go Delta Talent Solutions was still just an idea, fast forward 3 months and things are starting to fall into place. Thank you to everyone who has been apart of our journey so far! Excited to see what 2025 has in store. 📈 Harry Buckland George Lewis Tom Bright Jess Woodsford 📸 - @narratedframes

What a great experience this was ! It was lovely to meet everyone and learning about everyone’s ideas! If you are /want to become an entrepreneur or are just interested , you should definitely come along next year.

Last autumn, young and aspiring entrepreneurs came together for an inspiring day at EntreConf Go in Bath and Bristol - two conferences packed with game-changing insights, expert talks, and invaluable networking! 💡✨ EntreConf Go will be returning in 2025. Please talk to us about getting involved and supporting the next generation. 📸Thank you to Narrated Frames Photography for these pictures from our Bristol event.

💰 Silicon Gorge Pitch Competition is Back! 💰 Raising investment as an early-stage startup is tough. Finding the right investors, standing out from the crowd, and navigating the funding landscape can be overwhelming—especially outside of London. That’s why Silicon Gorge is such a crucial part of the South West’s startup ecosystem. For the past decade, Silicon Gorge has helped ambitious startups connect with investors who understand their potential. Previous pitchers include Immersive Labs, TravelLocal®, KETS Quantum Security, Neighbourly, and Condense, all of whom have gone on to secure investment and scale their businesses. This year, we're once again giving founders the opportunity to pitch for up to £2M in funding, putting some of the most exciting early-stage businesses in front of key investors. 💡 Why does this matter? ✅ Access to capital: Raising investment outside of London remains a challenge. Silicon Gorge helps bridge that gap by connecting great businesses with investors actively looking to back them. ✅ Visibility & exposure: Getting in front of the right investors can change the trajectory of a business. This is a platform for founders to showcase their ideas to those who can fuel their growth. ✅ Strengthening the ecosystem: More investment into startups means more jobs, innovation, and success stories that reinforce the South West’s position as a thriving tech hub. The South West is home to incredible early-stage startups, and it’s vital that they have access to the support and funding they need to scale. If you’re a founder looking to raise between £250K and £2M, this is your opportunity! 📅 Applications are now open – find out more and from the link in comments Let’s get behind startups in the South West and ensure they get the backing they need to succeed! Who’s applying? 🚀 Alan Furley, Nina Searle, Nick Sturge MBE, Lucy P., Charly Patrick, Thanh Quan-Nicholls, Elly Rowley, Victoria O'Brien, Briony Phillips, Paul Forster, Lauren Ellse, Andrea Kelly, Francis Lister, Richard Spilsbury, Tamsin Denbigh, Rosie Bennett, Jack Jordan-Connelly, Ben Masheder, Edward Tellwright #SiliconGorge #StartupInvestment #SouthWestTech #TechForGrowth #EarlyStageFunding