Startup Grind Scotland

One week to go! Whether you live and breathe tech, just dabble in it, perhaps looking to make a move into a new career, or maybe you've just seen the amazing profiles of our panellists and want to know more, we've got you covered 😎 🔹Dr Arash Badakhsh,: Hydrogen pioneer and founder, innovating in alternative fuels and committed to social justice. 🔹 Eunice IretiOluwa Olukitibi: Fintech software engineer and community advocate, passionate about bringing more women into STEM. 🔹 Scarlett Hollerin: Co-founder of Story Shop, redefining brand storytelling for meaningful impact. 🔹 Chuks Ododo: DataKirk leader, championing digital inclusion and fostering diverse talent. 📅 Date: Tuesday 5th November 🕕 Time: 18:00 to 20:30 📍 Location: The Social Hub, Glasgow 🎟 Secure your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/evekVt7P See you there!

Founders: I’m on the hunt for a new unicorn to invest in – and it could be YOU! Here’s how this works: Step 1: DM me a 15-second video clip. No more, no less. Show me who you are, what you do, and why I should invest in you. Step 2: Keep it bold, high-energy, and memorable. If you’re not all-in, neither am I – and trust me, if I get bored, I’ll scroll. Step 3: Send me your social handles with your video. I’ll react to my favourites on TikTok and tag you to my network for some extra exposure. DEADLINE: This Friday (1st November). If you send it late it's not getting looked at. The best of the best make it to a shortlist – and if you’re up to scratch, I’ll back you. Founders, let’s make some noise! P.S - Remember to have fun with this! I want to hear from founders pushing boundaries so don't hold back 😆 .

🚀 Last Chance to Grab Your Tickets! 🚀 Join us this Thursday, October 31st in #Aberdeen for a can’t-miss event on Title: AI Hype or AI Hope? Cutting Through the Noise Venue: ONE Tech Hub, Aberdeen Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM. Get ready to: 🔥 See two innovative AI pitches that push the boundaries of what's possible. 💬 Hear from Nicole Christie ACCA Christie of Alvah Accountancy and Glen Milne of Spirit Energy as they unpack AI’s true potential and bust some myths along the way. This is the event to get real insights on #AI, connect with local visionaries, and find out where the real opportunities lie. 🎟️ Limited tickets left https://lnkd.in/es2RSzS7 – secure yours now and be part of the future of AI! Glen Milne |Nicole Christie ACCA |Oluwaseun Franklin Olabode #StartupGrindAberdeen #AIHope #AIHype #Networking #Innovation

Happy Friday, before you clock off for the weekend check out our latest speaker announcements! Scarlett Hollerin is the Co-Founder of Story Shop, a Glasgow-based creative communications agency dedicated to amplifying brands that make a meaningful impact. With over a decade in retail marketing, she worked with some of the UK’s most renowned agencies before establishing Story Shop in 2020, leveraging her experience to create an agency that stands apart. Her mission is to build the best possible experience for clients, partners, and her team, empowering brands to achieve the recognition they deserve. Chuks Ododo is the Community Engagement & Partnership Manager and a founding member of DataKirk. The organisation is dedicated to addressing educational disparities, closing the data divide, and building a diverse talent pipeline across Scotland's key growth sectors. With over 10 years of experience in social enterprise, start-ups, and the third and public sectors, Chuks brings extensive knowledge of third-sector governance and oversees the strategic direction of organizations to drive positive social impact. Through his work, he remains deeply committed to empowering communities, advancing data and digital literacy, and creating opportunities for diverse talent for a thriving and equitable Scotland. Get your tickets we’ll see you there: ➡https://lnkd.in/evekVt7P 📅 Date: Tuesday 5th November 🕕 Time: 18:00 to 20:30 📍 Location: The Social Hub, Glasgow

📢 SIX DAYS TO GO Eric Schmidt recently said it best: “AI is underhyped.” As we look around, it’s clear that AI’s potential is only beginning to surface, and its impact across industries is set to be transformative. From streamlining #accounting processes and personalizing #healthcare to tackling complex challenges in oil and gas, #AI is the silent powerhouse that could redefine how we approach longstanding problems. 🌐💡 Can #AI help us solve the numerous challenges facing the oil and gas industry? Absolutely. Imagine predictive maintenance minimizing downtime, smart analytics optimizing exploration, or #AI-driven environmental monitoring improving sustainability. Here in #Aberdeen, we’re at the heart of energy innovation—so why not make it the AI city of the future? 🚀✨ Join us on October 31, 2024, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM at ONE Tech Hub, Aberdeen to explore whether AI is just hype or hope. Dive into the conversation with industry experts and see what AI can do for Aberdeen and beyond. Don't miss out! 🔗 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/es2RSzS7 Nicole Christie ACCA|Glen Milne|Oluwaseun Franklin Olabode

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Money, money, money. Must be funny. Or not. For many of us founders, finance is often the last thing on our minds when launching a shiny new business. But my is it important to understand. Potentially the most important bit, after your customers. Join our panel of finance experts for an in-depth discussion on the key financial strategies that will keep your business shipshape for success. We'll cover topics like: • When and how to raise funds—from bootstrapping to VC funding • Managing burn rate, runway, and cash flow effectively • Key financial metrics every founder should know • Balancing growth with profitability • Overcoming personal financial strain and maintaining a sustainable business Whether you’re a first-time founder or an experienced entrepreneur, this event will give you actionable insights to help you build a financially sound startup. --------------- The lowdown: 📅 Date: Thursday 21st November 🕔 Time: 18:00 - 21:00 📍 Location: Azets, Edinburgh (Quay 2, 139 Fountainbridge, EH3 9QG) --------------- We'll be joined by finance-whiz-kid Colin Hewitt, fount of finance facts Gareth Magee as well as two other TBC panelists. So stop being funny with your money and come join us next month. https://lnkd.in/gA5q7FRt #finance #founders #startups #growth #profitability #funding

🗣 First Speaker Announcement! 2weeks to go and we're so buzzing to announce our first speakers with you: Dr Arash Badakhsh, MEng, CEng, MIET Award-winning hydrogen researcher and founder of the prospective spin-out Entropyst. With 9+ years in R&D, Arash has developed groundbreaking technologies like the world’s most compact ammonia cracker and holds 5 patents in hydrogen/ammonia solutions. He’s a fierce advocate for human rights, especially the Woman-Life-Freedom movement, raising awareness for women in Iran and Afghanistan. Eunice IretiOluwa Olukitibi With over a decade of experience in fintech and currently a Software Engineer at FanDuel, Eunice is a trailblazer in tech. From Nigeria’s SystemSpecs to her volunteer work teaching Python, Eunice’s passion for innovation shines through. As a mother, violinist, and advocate for women in STEM, she proves that juggling a career and family is not just possible but empowering. See you there: ➡https://lnkd.in/evekVt7P 📅 Date: Tuesday 5th November 🕕 Time: 18:00 to 20:30 📍 Location: The Social Hub, Glasgow

Check out all the new events that have been added to The Data Lab Community events board in the past week! Lots coming up over the coming weeks and months, get more info and register on the links below! • Elevate Your Career - 29 October 2024 05:30 - 08:00 GMT [Edinburgh, UK] DataKirk More Info → https://lnkd.in/eP8F8Z4r • Entrepreneur Business Networking - 29 October 2024 09:30 - 13:30 GMT [Edinburgh, UK] DataKirk More Info → https://lnkd.in/eVarFc-B • Edinburgh Data Science Meetup - 29 October 2024 18:00 - 20:00 GMT [Edinburgh, UK] David Wood More Info → https://lnkd.in/e9jVCazC • AI Hype or AI Hope: Cutting Through the Noise - 31 October 2024 17:00 - 19:30 GMT [Aberdeen, UK] Startup Grind Scotland More Info → https://lnkd.in/ey6uPx4T • Leadership in the Age of AI - 5 November 2024 09:00 - 11:15 GMT [Edinburgh, UK] More Info → https://lnkd.in/eCfHHyuR • Trustworthy Data: Navigating the Digital Landscape (Aberdeen Data Meetup) - 5 November 2024 18:00 - 20:30 GMT [Aberdeen, UK] Ian Watt More Info → https://lnkd.in/e9Zukw8m • Exploring our Automated Futures: AI. Data and Surveillance - 6 November 2024 16:00 - 18:00 GMT [Stirling, UK] Núria Fraile-Diaz (CMC) More Info → https://lnkd.in/exNEE3fp • Journeys Into a Career in Data Science and AI - 12 November 2024 12:30 - 13:30 GMT [Online] The Data Lab - Innovation Centre More Info → https://lnkd.in/eNe4TPQ9 • Christmas Coding Challenges - Aberdeen Python User Group - 13 November 2024 18:00 - 20:30 GMT [Aberdeen, UK]  More Info → https://lnkd.in/eV9NVpVP • Leveraging Data for Operational Excellence in Manufacturing Processes - 19 November 2024 12:00 - 13:00 GMT [Online] More Info → https://lnkd.in/ef4Gvpc7 To see the full list of events, or add your own data, AI & tech events to the calendar, join The Data Lab Community (for free!) here → community.thedatalab.com ✨

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