The Great Startup Market
The Great Startup Market
After a jam-packed day at London's Largest Demo Day, we're bringing you 'The Great Startup Market' as our evening event!
What is it about?
That’s right, markets are in turmoil! Investors are panicking and Gamestop has gone silent. So, when founders have their fundraising backs against the wall, what can we do?
We can all hold each other up, that’s what!
Introducing a UK-first - The Great Startup Market - a rapid-fire high-energy event where hundreds of startups ‘trade’ their products and services with one another in order to gain those all-important early-adopters and champions.
How will it work?
On arrival each startup will be given 10x Voucher Forms (EMPTY) worth £100 each. They will be required to network with other founders, service providers etc. and ‘trade’ their vouchers with one another.
Each voucher represents ‘credit’ with each particular startup.
Any product, current or future.
No questions asked.
These vouchers also never expire.
Example: If you’re lucky enough to have a X Voucher, then you can use it today, tomorrow, or in 10 years. It doesn’t matter.
But here’s the rub.
You can’t ‘pay’ for these vouchers. You can only swap your £100 with another startup’s £100.
Each founder will have only 60 minutes to network the room, and decide who to swap their vouchers with. You’ll need to get to know each company, their current and future plans, to decide if they’re worth the swap.
Once you ready to swap you just need to fill in the Voucher Form and you are good to go. We will explain everything on the day.
BONUS: The science of the first impression masterclass from “Darren Brown’ of the startup world - Chris Howard
What to expect?
Up to 250 attendees
60% startups
15% investors
25% other
What's included in the tickets?
Entry
Selection of FREE alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Networking
If you don't want to participate in the trade but still attend the event for networking, please do purchase a ticket!
Event structure:
6pm - doors are open
7pm - welcome from hosts + voucher swap instructions
7.15pm - The science of the first impression masterclass from “Darren Brown’ of the startup world - Chris Howard
7.45pm - Voucher swap
8.45pm - Networking
10pm- end of the event
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