Our COO, Selby Cary, is hosting a panel discussion on building globally ambitious startups next week! ?? If you're in Glasgow, swing by to hear from Shosh Shetty of Thim Ventures, Bruce Walker of Ecosystem Builders Network, Katie Nicholson of Gateway Angels at a hidden foras venue ?? ?? RSVP here: https://lu.ma/mcgpgn50 #startups #techstartups #logisticsstartup #scottishstartup #startupevents #startupmeetup #logisticstech #logistics
???? Panel Announcement 2 of 2! Global ambition meets strategic capital. Join us for an unmissable discussion on global mindsets, navigating both sides of the angel investment table, and creating ecosystems that drive *real* change. ?? Host: Selby Cary - Head of Product & Engineering Mapify Logistics & Host of Startup Founders Meetup and Tech Meetup - Edinburgh Product leader and serial founder with a decade building autonomous and AI systems. Previously the co-founder of ZIVA Robotics (Scotland's Top AI Startup 2019) and scaled TestCard's technical operations. ?? Shosh Shetty - Managing Partner at FirstMonday VC & MD at Thim Ventures Over a decade working on £1bn+ in capital raised, with expertise on all sides of the fundraising table: Head of an Angel Syndicate, VC Investor, Startup Operator, and Investment Banker. Expert in shaping investment narratives and connecting ambitious founders with strategic capital. ?? Bruce Walker - Founder of Ecosystem Builders Network A founder, advisor, and occasional angel investor (and scout for Ada Ventures) who's built international networks helping high-impact businesses scale globally. Through FutureX, formed partnerships across Europe, Silicon Valley, and Asia, with alumni raising $200M+ and generating $1B+ in value. ?? Katie Nicholson - Director of Gateway Angels Director at Gateway Angels and UK Business Angels Association advisory board member connecting founders to strategic capital. Leads Startup Grind's Isle of Man Chapter, part of the world's largest startup community (4M+ entrepreneurs globally). ?? Key Discussion Topics: - How companies can adopt global ambition from day one - What good angel investing really looks like in 2025 - Creating ecosystem impact that moves the needle - Fundraising best practices for angel-ready companies ?? Exclusive Office Hours (4:30-5:30 PM) - *select your preferred office hours session when registering Shosh Shetty - FirstMonday VC & Thim Ventures Perfect for companies with £100k+ revenue in Fintech, Sustainability, Consumer, or Medtech seeking guidance on investment narrative and pitch refinement. Ben Leslie - Puma Growth Partners For scale-ups seeking £4M-£10M growth capital to accelerate expansion and achieve transformational change. Bernice Brooks - Guinness Ventures For Series A companies with £1M+ revenue looking for £1M-£5M,EIS-qualified investment across consumer, tech, and health sectors. ?? Where: Central Glasgow (venue confirmed on approval) ?? When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 ? Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Office Hours 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM) ???? RSVP: https://lu.ma/mcgpgn50 If you're building something ambitious, this is your room. #AngelInvestment #GlobalAmbition #Startups #EcosystemLeaders #Investment #Event