Hi, I’m Francesca

Since the Great British Entrepreneur Awards on Monday, I’ve been blown away to see over 1,000 new faces joining me here on LinkedIn.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business leader, or just curious about building and scaling communities, I’m so glad you’re here.

For those of you who don’t know me yet, I’m Francesca, co-founder of Ideas, a company dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and championing entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

Over the years, we’ve created and grown a few key initiatives:

?? The Great British Entrepreneur Awards – Often called the "Grammys of Entrepreneurship," these awards celebrate the founders behind the UK’s most exciting businesses. Our 2025 waitlist is open here: https://greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com

?? The UK StartUp Awards – Supporting businesses in their first three years, this programme uncovers and champions the next generation of household names. https://startupawards.uk

?? The UK Fast Growth Index – Recognising and tracking the 50 fastest-growing businesses across the UK’s nations and regions: https://fastgrowth50.com.

?? Ideas Fest – A festival like no other, bringing together entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators for two days of inspiration, learning, and connection. Think of it as the Glastonbury for Business. https://ideasfest.uk

?? The Great British Industry Awards – A new initiative celebrating established businesses with turnovers between ￡10 million and ￡200 million, recognising their innovation and impact across the UK. Pre register: https://www.greatbritishindustryawards.com

??? Ideas Tables – Exclusive and intimate dinners that bring together thought leaders, founders, and innovators to share experiences, discuss big ideas, and form meaningful connections in a relaxed setting. Join Waitlist: https://ideastable.scoreapp.com

These programmes aren’t just about awards or events—they’re about building vibrant communities. Collectively, we’ve created a 100,000-strong network of entrepreneurs who are doing incredible things every day.

What Drives Me

I’m passionate about uncovering and celebrating the untold stories behind businesses, the grit, the resilience, and the creativity that often goes unseen.

Entrepreneurship is tough, but I believe that through shared experiences, connections, and support, we can all go further.

What You Can Expect From Me

Here on LinkedIn, I’ll be sharing:

• Insights from working with thousands of entrepreneurs.
• Lessons and advice from the incredible founders in our network.
• Behind-the-scenes glimpses of the programmes we’re building.
• Honest reflections on the ups and downs of creating communities and scaling big ideas.

Whether you’re a founder, a future entrepreneur, or just someone who loves seeing people and businesses thrive, I hope you’ll find value in what I share.