Empowering Founders & Celebrating Innovation

Hello Fearless Reader,

Welcome back! This week we’re discussing support for young entrepreneurs, events that aren’t to be missed, and getting you up to speed on everything we’ve been up to. We’re also giving a special shoutout to a small business. We hope there’s something that adds a little value to your venture! Enjoy??

FEARLESS FOUNDERS WELLNESS MORNING

We're thrilled to share the success of our recent Fearless Founder Networking Event! Last Friday, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we hosted a Fearless Females Wellness Morning filled with yoga, enlightening panel discussions, delightful goodie bags, and invaluable networking opportunities.

The event was designed to spotlight and celebrate the incredible female entrepreneurial talent in the north, providing a welcoming space for founders to unwind, reflect on their achievements, and connect with like-minded individuals.

And what an inspiring event it was! We were honored to have an exceptional lineup of panelists who shared insights into navigating the entrepreneurial landscape as women—a topic that deserves more attention in public discourse. Our esteemed panelists included Georgina McSorley , Founder of Grow & Glow and Author of Lucky Girl; Lucy Menghini - We’re hiring ? , Founder of Six Stories ; and our very own MD of Fearless Adventures, Rachel McDonald .

Here are some snapshots from the event.?

Stay tuned as we continue to expand our events calendar, offering more opportunities for fearless founders to connect, learn, and grow together. Keep an eye on our social channels for the official events calendar release—coming very soon!

BRITAINS GOT STARTUPS?

Have you heard of Britain's Got Startups ? If you’re a founder based in the South-West, South-East, the Midlands or East of England then we have an opportunity for you.

Britain’s Got Startups is a national event series spotlighting the best start-ups and scale-ups. This event series brings together investors, business leaders and local stakeholders to provide an active platform to pitch to. The best businesses from the regional finals will be invited to London for an event series finale on an international stage.?

What’s the aim? Regional businesses are undervalued and don’t get the attention they deserve. The goal is to boost investment into start-ups and scale-ups to improve the flow of early-stage capital across the UK.

Apply to pitch at the South-West and South-East events here (deadline extended until the 22nd March): https://bit.ly/49o6gJs?

Sign up for the waiting list for the Midlands and East of England events here: https://bit.ly/3Pfxr1d

If you’re interested in attending as an investor, please register here:

? SWxSE: https://lu.ma/9tf7ul4p

? MxE: https://lu.ma/lidl2ev8

Good News from our partner Foudys !?

?? Kids Women’s Super League Upcycle is officially live on Foudys.com ????

We're pleased to share that our partners’ upcycling service is now available for Kids WSL Shirts!

The FOUDYS team has worked tirelessly for the past two years to make this happen and are so excited to be able to offer this for all WSL-obsessed kids.

Correct representation is SO IMPORTANT in Women’s Football and FOUDYS are driving to make it more accessible for children and young people to represent their favourite female footballers ??

Small Business Spotlight: ByRotation?

Introducing this week’s small business spotlight: ByRotation, the world’s first social fashion rental app that allows users to lend, rent, and sell designer fashion items.

Launched in October 2019, By Rotation is determined to transform fashion consumption for good by creating a community of like-minded individuals to conveniently share, monetise, and consciously consume fashion.

Making waves in the industry, ByRotation boasts over 375k users on the app and over 80k listings. It has also garnered attention from major press outlets such as Vogue, The Times, Sky News, Tech Crunch, and more.

Founder Eshita Kabra said “By Rotation is more than just a fashion rental app - we are a conscious and self-sustaining community. As a "third culture kid" and a global citizen, inclusivity and diversity have always been of utmost importance to me. A first time founder and outsider to the fashion industry, I am proud of our multifaceted team and our work in raising awareness for sustainability within fashion. Through joining our community, not only are you able to access designer fashion at a fraction of retail price, but you are also transforming your fashion consumption habits by sharing more.”?

If you want to take the leap and join the movement, download ByRotation app today.?

Pssttt Spoiler Alert, This Spring The Summit Podcast is coming back bigger and better than ever before and Eshita Kabra-Davies, might be in that lineup. Stay tuned on our socials for more ??