Building a Vibrant Community of Start-Ups to Scale-Ups through The Start-Up Awards & The 'Grammys of Entrepreneurship'—Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Fast Growth 50 Index & Ideas Fest AKA Glastonbury for Business
Our first few gazebos have been booked for Ideas Fest 2025 already this week.
We officially go live with these on Friday, if you want to be sent the link and showcase and exhibit to 4,000 entrepreneurs let me know 🙌
Jo Dalton & James Watt's talk at Ideas Fest was such a highlight for us and many at Ideas Fest! 😎
We cannot wait to welcome you all back in 2025 for another knockout event.
P.S Don't forget- you have until midnight on the 31st October to grab your early bird tickets 🎟️
The lovely people at Ideas Fest have asked me to write about my favourite moment from the festival as the deadline for early bird tickets for next year's festival draws near - of course, I had to say the chance to interview James Watt live on the main stage 🔥
As you’ll know, James is a total visionary, so as one of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs - when he talks, we listen and learn!
With 17 years of experience (and a few battle scars) as Co-Founder of BrewDog, I sat down with James as talked about building disruptive brands, navigating exits, and diving into his latest venture, Social Tip 💥
For those that missed it, here are 3 of James’ top takeaways for aspiring founders and seasoned entrepreneurs alike:
⏱️ Master focused time: Block time for big, distraction-free thinking. James dedicates 3 hours of deep work to tackle big problems every week - armed with just a notepad at his analogue desk - and it’s game-changing ✨
⚡ Speed is key: Think in dog years. Move fast, make mistakes, fix them even faster, keep learning, and move on. The goal? Achieve in 1 day what others do in 7 ✨
👀 Obsess over everything: Forget the ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ advice, it’s useless. In his eyes, every founder should obsess over every detail ✨
And a bonus hiring tip (spoken like a true ex-trawlerman): In calm seas, everyone looks like a superstar. Ask yourself - who do you want next to you in a force 10 storm? ⚓
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Last call for early bird tickets to Ideas Fest 2025!
Time’s running out to save £100 on your Ideas Fest ticket AND get on the exclusive guest list for Ideas Fest Encore in March! After midnight on October 31st, ticket prices rise, we switch to a waitlist, and you’ll miss out on Encore access. 🔥
If you've been waiting, NOW is the time to act! GO, GO, GO! 🏃♀️💨
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Halloween 🎃 is the last day that you can get access to early bird Ideas Fest tickets that give you exclusive access to Ideas Fest Encore, our VIP event happening in March 2025!
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Building a Vibrant Community of Start-Ups to Scale-Ups through The Start-Up Awards & The 'Grammys of Entrepreneurship'—Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Fast Growth 50 Index & Ideas Fest AKA Glastonbury for Business
🚨Early bird tickets are only available until Thursday.
Founders from brands like myenergi, Brewdog, Grenade, Killing Kittens, Calm, and Yo Sushi are fans, with many calling it “the best £150 you’ll spend” to connect, learn, and grow.
Early bird tickets also come with exclusive VIP access to a 25th March event in London. It’s the ultimate opportunity to connect with visionary founders, hear expert insights, and spark new ideas for your business.
Social Proof in Action: Why Real Testimonials Are Fueling Ideas Fest 2025 Ticket Sales
Since uploading over 100 video and social media testimonials from past attendees, the demand for Ideas Fest 2025 tickets has surged!
Building a Vibrant Community of Start-Ups to Scale-Ups through The Start-Up Awards & The 'Grammys of Entrepreneurship'—Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Fast Growth 50 Index & Ideas Fest AKA Glastonbury for Business
"It's been a very special energy & experience"
I've been loving going through some of the videos from Ideas Fest, and when someone like Andrew D'Souza calls your event something you don't want to miss out on it feels incredibly special.
Building a Vibrant Community of Start-Ups to Scale-Ups through The Start-Up Awards & The 'Grammys of Entrepreneurship'—Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Fast Growth 50 Index & Ideas Fest AKA Glastonbury for Business
Look at all those happy smiley faces.
⏰ 7 days remain to ensure you’ve got your ticket for 2025 at the best price and Ideas Fest encore in March too.
Building a Vibrant Community of Start-Ups to Scale-Ups through The Start-Up Awards & The 'Grammys of Entrepreneurship'—Great British Entrepreneur Awards & Fast Growth 50 Index & Ideas Fest AKA Glastonbury for Business
One of the most honest and moving conversations I’ve ever been part of 👇
One of the standout moments for me of 2024 so far was having the privilege of interviewing Al Barratt and Juliet Barratt, the incredible founders of Grenade at Ideas Fest.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing both Alan and Juliet for over seven years through the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, and they’ve become friends.
So, when I asked them to speak at Ideas Fest and they accepted, I was thrilled!
Little did I know the conversation would take a direction I hadn’t expected…
When they suggested their topic be ‘How Not to Be Married,’ I was surprised to learn they were no longer together. I’d not seen anything online or even on their socials about it but wow, they were prepared to talk about it on stage and trust me with asking the right questions 💜
What followed was one of the most honest, candid, and moving conversations I’ve ever been part of. And this was the first time they had ever spoken publicly about it.
Alan and Juliet shared their journey of building Grenade into a powerhouse brand while navigating the personal challenges of their relationship.
Their openness, trust, and willingness to talk about the breakdown of their marriage, all while celebrating their friendship and the exciting new ventures they’re both pursuing, was truly inspiring.
Thank you, Alan and Juliet, for your generosity and for trusting me and the Ideas Fest audience with your story.
Hey entrepreneurs and big thinkers! ⭐
Ideas Fest 2025 is shaping up to be something special, and here’s what you need to know: Early Bird tickets are only available until October 31st!
Save £100 before prices go up!
Exclusive access to our VIP Ideas Fest Encore in March—a sneak peek of what’s to come.
Reconnect with the amazing people from this year in a fun, laid-back setting.
All you need is your 2025 ticket.
Early bird tickets end 31st October!
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Imagine a life where nothing's taken for granted and you can’t change people. Sound crazy? Or maybe it’s genius! Simon Woodroffe shares his top 3 tips for life in this clip
What a refreshing interview with a very generous and humble man - Thank you Simon for sharing, to benefit a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
Benefit from the full interview - It's a handy bitesize 7-minute video, including:
- Handling Naysayers
- Curiosity’s Power
- Embracing Mistakes
- 3 Life Rules
- Overcoming Failures
You'll find the video on the AlternativePerspectives YouTube channel - We'll drop a direct link in the comments below for you.
Enjoy
Isn’t it refreshing when someone finally says: let them do it their way, not yours. Talk about a leadership breakthrough!
What do you think of Simon's rules?
Any you'd add, that you stand by?
James
Founder Alt P / Your host of Leadership Team Talk
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