Welcome to the first Entrepreneurs Festival in London!
This is your Delegates’ Guide, with all the information you need for the week ahead. If you have any questions during the week, please do come see us at the Enquiries Desk, located at the rear of the Bar area on the ground floor at Rich Mix. The Team will also be on hand to help when the Festival moves to TechWorld at London’s ExCel Centre, where we will be located on the Entrepreneurs Festival @ Tech City Stand in the Reception Zone.
You can also call us on the following mobile numbers if you have any queries:
Jenny Gillmore, Bracken Events: 07811 949 373
Jess Williamson, Springboard: 07746 446 346
Lisa Hayward, Tech City Investment Organisation/UKTI: 07801 978 647
In this Guide, you’ll find the full schedule for the Festival; a ‘Who’s Who’ in our Mentoring and Investor Teams; a guide to the London Tech social scene and some useful information to help you get the most out of your stay.
Welcome from Eric Van Der Kleij, Chief Executive, Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO)
Welcome to Tech City London, and the Entrepreneurs Festival.
We are very excited to be hosting London’s first ever Entrepreneurs Festival here in Tech City. We hope that this event will help you build on your business plans and connect you with the people and ideas that can help accelerate your success.
We’re joined by some of the best mentors and leading investors in the world – here to share their experience and insights with you. We also have some of the rising stars of the tech industry, sharing their own paths to success. At the TechWorld exhibition you’ll have the opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice – connecting with international industry leaders and showcasing your business. And of course on Investor Day, you will get the opportunity to gain real pitching experience in front of investors to give you practical feedback, and maybe win the Entrepreneur of the Festival Award.
We end the week at Ravensbourne College when the Entrepreneurs Festival welcomes some of the stars of Silicon Valley, as part of Silicon Valley comes to the UK: a special Silicon Valley comes to Tech City event. It will be a day of debate, discussion and networking, focusing on the lessons learned from starting, running and scaling internet companies in Silicon Valley.
But it’s not all work! Tech City is one of the most vibrant city clusters in the world, with over 1000 restaurants, clubs, and bars, and many art galleries within walking distance, so please try to find the time to relax and enjoy the local area too.
We hope you enjoy the Festival – and that everything you learn here helps you build your companies into the tech successes of the future.
Click on the date to see the full programme of activities for each day.
- Monday, 14th November 2011 Entrepreneurs Festival 2011 – Day One
- Where: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.
Tel:020 7613 749808.30 to 09.30: Registration & Refreshments09.30 to 10.10: Plenary Session Commences with Eric Van der Kleij, Chief Executive, Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO)
Welcome & Introductions by Eric Van der Kleij, Chief Executive, Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO)
Keynote Speech by Lord Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment
Presentation from the man behind the Moshi Monsters, Michael Acton Smith, Chief Executive and Founder of Mind Candy10.10 to 10.30: Interactive Panel Q&A Session with Lord Green, Michael Acton Smith and Eric Van der Kleij, facilitated by Andrew HumphriesDelegates will be able to ask questions of all the speakers via Twitter. A hash tag will be available on the day
10.30: Panel Departs10.30 to 10.40: Andrew will inform delegates of the day’s activities and give instructions for the Boot Camp Sessions10.40 to 11.00: Refreshment Break11.00 to 11.15: Delegates will be directed to their designated Boot Camp locations11.15 to 13.30: Boot Camp BeginsEntrepreneurs will participate in Speed Mentoring and Training Sessions, hosted by more than 50 top international and UK entrepreneurs and business mentors, who will help delegates shape their strategies for growth and development
Topics will cover product development, business models and management, investment strategies, valuation, partnering, marketing and customer relationship
Delegates will be directed to their sessions which are either:
Speed Mentoring Sessions
Unique opportunity to meet with international and national Mentors, who will be there to offer advice, guidance and training on all aspects of starting and growing your businessCrash Course Training
Learn from the best – how to market and sell your product and/or company and how to promote yourself in the right way, at the right time, in the right placePlease note: Delegates will all experience and participate in all Boot Camp activities throughout the week
13.30 to 14.30: Networking Lunch14.30 to 16.25: Delegates will be directed to their second activity of the day
Speed Mentoring Sessions
Crash Course Training16.25: Delegates will make their way from their afternoon Boot Camp activities to the Bar area for refreshments and the day’s finale – Practical Considerations / Logistics Conversations!
Delegates will hear from an Immigration Lawyer and an Entrepreneur who has successfully navigated their way through the logistics maze and is now enjoying the benefits of being established in Tech City
17.00: Day one of the Entrepreneurs Festival Boot Camp ClosesAll Week: During the week, delegates at the Entrepreneurs Festival can use the Entrepreneurs Hub Area which will be located in room Venue 2 at Rich Mix to hold meetings, catch up with the office and emails, relax and recharge or practice their pitching and presentation skills
The Hub will be available throughout the week
Hub Opening Times: Venue 2, 4th Floor, Rich Mix
- Monday: 17.00 to 18.00
- Tuesday: 17.00 to 18.00
- Wednesday: 09.00 to 17.00
- Thursday: 09.00 to 17.00
Monday, 14th November 2011 – Evening Activities
Entrepreneurs attending the Festival will have the opportunity to get out and explore Tech City during the week. From more than 100 of London’s best art galleries and exhibitions, to more than 1,000 restaurants, bars, clubs (with access and guest lists arranged on certain nights – see below), we hope attendees have the chance to experience the vibrant Tech City lifestyle
The Entrepreneurs Festival has organised two evening activities which are as follows:
18.00 to 20.00: Entrepreneurs Festival Welcome Evening Networking Reception
Where: The Vibe Bar, Old Truman Brewery, 91-95 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL Tel: 020 7247 3479
Who: Open to all attending Entrepreneurs, Mentors and Investors
Sponsored by: Blick Rothenberg and Taylor Wessing
OR:
18.30 onwards: Monster Revolution! A Fireside Chat with Michael Acton Smith, interviewed by David Rowan, Editor of Wired UK, Glass House Networking Event – Click for details
Where: The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SD
Who: Invitation Only: Tickets are limited. Entrepreneurs will be asked their preference and we will try to accommodate requestsALSO:
All Week: Entrepreneurs Festival – Goodie Bag
Upon arrival at the Entrepreneurs Festival, delegates will be given access to an online ‘Goodie Bag’ of freebies, discounts and concessions to take advantage of, including a map highlighting the places to go to experience London’s Tech Social Scene - Tuesday, 15th November 2011 Entrepreneurs Festival 2011 – Day Two
- Where: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.
Tel: 020 7613 749008.30 to 09.30: Registration & Refreshments09.30 to 09.45: Introduction and Objectives for Day Two by Andrew Humphries09.45 to 10.00: Keynote Speech by Sarah McVittie, Founder of Dressipi10.00 to 12.00: Entrepreneurs will participate in either Speed Mentoring Sessions hosted by more than 50 top international and national entrepreneurs, Business Mentors and Investors, who will help delegates shape their strategies for business growth; or Pitch & Popcorn training and feedback activitiesSpeed Mentoring Sessions
Another unique opportunity for those who have not yet participated in this activity, to meet with international and national Mentors, who will be there to offer advice, guidance and training on all aspects of starting and growing your businessPitch & Popcorn
Delegates will be in the spotlight and given the opportunity to put their new or refined skills to the test. Each company/delegate will have three minutes to give a pitch to business mentors and potential investors – and their peers. Following the pitch, delegates will be given five minutes constructive advice and feedback12.00 to 13.30: Networking Lunch13.30 to 15.30: The afternoon’s activities commence. Delegates will be involved in a different activity to their morning sessions
- Speed Mentoring Sessions
- Pitch & Popcorn
15.30 to 16.00: Refreshment Break – and a chance for Delegates to select the ‘Founder Story’ session they would like to join at 16.0016.00 to 17.30: Founder Stories – Delegates will be able to join one of two Founder Story Sessions and hear from either:
- Nick Hungerford, Co-Founder and CEO of Nutmeg
- Damian Kimmelman, Founder and CEO of Duedil
Delegates will be given a ‘behind the scenes’ insight into these companies, learning first-hand about their experience setting up a company in Tech City, how they’ve grown and increased profits. These sessions will include a Q&A section
17.30: Day Two of the Entrepreneurs Festival Boot Camp ClosesTuesday, 15th November 2011 – Evening Activities
19.00 to 20.30: Confirmed: Entrepreneurs Festival & Graduate Networking Event
Where: Innovation Warehouse, I East Poultry Avenue, London, EC1A 9PT
Who: Open to all attending Entrepreneurs, Mentors and InvestorsAttending the Entrepreneurs Festival & Graduate Networking Event at the Innovation Warehouse will entitle you to receive a concessional entry of £10.00 to Fabric.
Sponsored by: Innovation Warehouse – A fresh approach to developing start-ups
ALSO:
All Week: Entrepreneurs Festival – Goodie Bag
Upon arrival at the Entrepreneurs Festival, delegates will be given access to an online ‘Goodie Bag’ of freebies, discounts and concessions to take advantage of, including a map highlighting the places to go to experience London’s Tech Social Scene
- Wednesday, 16th November 2011 Entrepreneurs Festival Goes To TechWorld – Day Three
- Where:London ExCel, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16The Entrepreneurs Festival @ Tech City Stand
08.00: Delegates make their way to TechWorld 2011 at: The London ExCel Centre, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16.
Please note: Location maps are in the Delegates’ Joining Packs
09.00 to 10.00: Entrepreneurs Festival delegates have the opportunity to attend the main TechWorld Plenary Session in the Conference Area of the ExCel http://www.techworld.uk.com/conference10.00 to 15.30: As well as ‘working the Show’ and attending any of the interesting and thought provoking tailored seminar sessions both in the Entrepreneur Festival Plenary Room or main TechWorld Conference Area, Festival delegates can also participate in a range of activities that are happening throughout the two day eventDelegates are free to use the Entrepreneur Festival Stand as their ‘base’ for the duration of TechWorld. On the Stand, delegates are invited to visit the different activity Zones, including:
The Entrepreneurs Festival Pitching Den
Entrepreneurs Festival delegates can put their newly honed pitching skills to the test and pitch to industry mentors, businesses and investors
Demo Alley
Entrepreneurs Festival delegates can plug their laptops into the Demo Alley pods and demonstrate their company, product, website or show reel to TechWorld attendees, investors, mentors or peers
Showcase Zone
If Entrepreneurs Festival delegates want to have more private, one-to-one conversations with TechWorld attendees, potential clients, mentors, investors or peers, they can use the Showcase Zone to host these meetings
“How Do I?” Zone
Throughout the two days of TechWorld, Entrepreneurs Festival delegates will be able to meet with industry experts to find out the answers to ‘How do I?’ questions covering a range of different disciplines including:
- Finance
- Taxation matters
- Visa application
- PR, Media and Marketing
- Design
- Legal Angles
- Accommodation
And many more!
A timetable will be available at TechWorld for Entrepreneurs Festival delegates to book their slot with the ‘How Do I?’ industry experts
The Tech City Experience
Here delegates will be taken on a visual journey through Tech City and see show reels from the companies who have made it their home and meet with a range of Tech City companies who will be on hand to share their experiences10.30 to 12.30: Entrepreneurs Festival Seminar Sessions in the Plenary Room (Located next to the Entrepreneur Festival Stand)10.30 to 11.00: How To Set Up A Business in the UK – Part 1
- Toby Ryland of Blick Rothenberg
- David Kent of Taylor Wessing
- Matt Whiteley of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Los Angeles
11.00 to 11.30: How To Set Up A Business in the UK – Part 2
- Toby Ryland of Blick Rothenberg
11.30 to 12.00: The Tech City Story
- Tony Hughes, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
12.00 to 12.30: How Can UKTI Help You?
- Simon Carter, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
12.30 to 14.00: Networking Lunch Break – Food & Beverages can be purchased from the ExCel concession stands. Entrepreneurs Festival delegates can participate in the activities taking place on the Entrepreneurs Festival Stand or visit other areas of the TechWorld Show14.00 to 15.00: Entrepreneurs Festival Seminar Sessions Reconvene in the Plenary Room:14.00 to 14.30: Bite-sized PR: Tips, Tricks and Topics to Engage the Media
- Sara Jurkowsky and Mark Walsh
- Hill & Knowlton
14.30 to 15.00: The Digital Media Market in the UK
- Sam Michel
- Chinwag
15.30 to 17.00: Entrepreneurs Festival delegates have the opportunity to attend the TechWorld Enabling Technologies Seminar in the main Conference Area
This will be a panel discussion with the UK’s most successful and innovative and creative companies and individuals from the digital media environment
17.00: TechWorld Day One ClosesWednesday, 16th November 2011 – Evening Activities
18.30 to 21.00: The Hoxton Mix – ‘Gamification’ – Click for details
Where: The Vibe Bar, Old Truman Brewery, 91-95 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL. Tel: 020 7247 3479
Who: Open to all attending Entrepreneurs, Mentors and Investors
Sponsored by: Sponsor To Be ConfirmedOR:
19.00 to 22.30: TechWorld Gala Evening Networking Event
7.15 pm for 7.30pm: Arrival
7.30 pm: Networking
8.00 pm: Minister’s Presentation
8.20 pm: Buffet Dinner
9.15 pm: Awards Ceremony
9.30 pm: Networking
10.15 pm to 10.30pm: Evening closes
Where: The East Wintergarden, Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London
Who: Invitation Only: We have a limited number of tickets for this and other evening events. Entrepreneurs will be asked their preference and we will try to accommodate requests
Sponsored by: TechWorldALSO:
All Week: Entrepreneurs Festival – Goodie Bag
Upon arrival at the Entrepreneurs Festival, delegates will be given access to an online ‘Goodie Bag’ of freebies, discounts and concessions to take advantage of, including a map highlighting the places to go to experience London’s Tech Social Scene
- Thursday, 17th November 2011 Entrepreneurs Festival Goes To TechWorld – Day Four
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08.30 to 09.30: Breakfast Event
Where: Institute of International Visual Arts, Rivington Street, Shoreditch, EC2A 3BA, http://www.iniva.org/exhibitions_projects/2011/entanglement
What: The breakfast event will include a talk about the new exhibition, Entanglement: the Ambivalence of Identity, by Artistic Director Tessa Jackson OBE and a few words from Eric Van der Kleij, Chief Executive of Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO). The networking event will be attended by a host of local business, council and charity leaders
Who: Invitation Only: We have a limited number of tickets for this and other evening events. Entrepreneurs will be asked their preference and we will try to accommodate requests
Where: London ExCel, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16The Entrepreneurs Festival @ Tech City Stand
08.00: Delegates make their way to TechWorld 2011 at:
The London ExCel Centre, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16
09.00 to 10.00: Entrepreneurs Festival delegates have the opportunity to attend today’s main TechWorld Plenary Session in the Conference Area of the ExCel http://www.techworld.uk.com/conference10.00 to 15.30: Following the same path as Day One, Entrepreneurs Festival delegates can make the most of their time at TechWorld by ‘working the Show’ or attending any of the day’ motivating and appealing seminar sessionsDelegates can continue to utilise the Entrepreneur Festival Stand as their ‘base’ and make the most of the different activity zones available. These are:
- The Entrepreneurs Festival Pitching Den
- Demo Alley
- Showcase Zone
- “How Do I?” Zone
- The Tech City Experience
10.30 to 12.30: Entrepreneurs Festival Seminar Sessions in the Plenary Room10.30 to 11.00: The Digital Media Market in the UK
- Sam Michel
- Chinwag
11.00 to 11.30: Research & Development, Tax Credits
- Paul Dowling
- Dreamstake
11.30 to 12.00: Top Ten Tips on Securing Funding
- Leon Tong
- Bright Lemon
12.00 to 12.30: Experiences of an Entrepreneur
- Michael Jacobsen
- Corporate Success Institute
12.30 to 14.00: Networking Lunch Break – Food & Beverages can be purchased from the ExCel concessions. Entrepreneurs Festival delegates can utilise the activities taking place on the Entrepreneurs Festival Stand or visit other areas of the TechWorld Show14.00 to 15.00: Entrepreneurs Festival Seminar Sessions Reconvene in the Plenary Room:14.00 to 14.30: The Importance of Design
- Jeff Alexander / Lesley Morris
- Design Council (TBC)
14.30: TechWorld Plenary Closing Session in Plenary Room – Team Access15.00 to 15.30: Refreshment Break15.00 to 16.00: TechWorld Closing Plenary Session in Plenary Room16.15 to 17.00: Entrepreneurs Festival Boot Camp Round-Up in the Plenary Room,
- Andrew Humphries, Tech City Champion
Thursday, 17th November 2011 – Evening Activities
18.30 to 20.00: The Europas – The European Tech Start-Up Awards
What: Opportunity to attend the Europas to network with the best of the European tech start-ups
Where: The Carbon Bar, Old Quebec Street, London, W1
Who: Invitation Only: We have a limited number of tickets for this and other evening events. Entrepreneurs will be asked their preference and we will try to accommodate requestsOR:
18.30 to 20.30: Barclays Bank Evening Reception
What: A presentation and networking investor event to mark the launch of Barclays’ new white paper, “The Funding Gap”
Where: Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX
Who: Invitation OnlyALSO:
All Week: Entrepreneurs Festival – Goodie Bag
Upon arrival at the Entrepreneurs Festival, delegates will be given access to an online ‘Goodie Bag’ of freebies, discounts and concessions to take advantage of, including a map highlighting the places to go to experience London’s Tech Social Scene
- Friday, 18th November 2011 Entrepreneurs Festival Investor Day – Day Five
- Where:Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA.
Tel:020 7613 749009.00 to 09.30: Registration & Refreshments09.30 to 09.40: Welcome & Introductions
- Eric Van der Kleij, Chief Executive, Tech City Investment Organisation
09.40 to 09.50: Keynote Speech
- David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities & Science
09.50 to 10.00: Jon Callaghan, Founder, True Ventures10.00 to 11.00: Investor Pitching – First 10
The Top 20 start-ups from the Entrepreneurs Festival will have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of leading European and US investors, many of whom have flown over especially for this event
Detail of selection process to be advised
The Top 10 will go through to the ‘Live’ Final.
Speed Investor Pitch Training will also be available to the Top 20, hosted by Annette Kramer, Pitch Guru, Annette Kramer Consulting
11.00 to 11.30: Refreshment Break11.30 to 12.30: Investor Pitching – Next 1012.30 to 14.00: Networking Lunch14.00 to 15.00: Investor Day Live Final
14.00 to 14.10: Jeff Clavier, Founder & Managing Partner, SoftTech VC
The top 10 from the morning’s sessions will compete in the live final
15.00 to 17.00: Entrepreneurs Festival Investor Day Afternoon Reception, including the Prize Giving
Hosted by: Andrew Levi, Managing Director, Business Group, UK Trade & Investment
16.30: Winners Announced17.00: Investor Day ClosesFriday, 18th November 2011 – Evening Activities
Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to get out and explore Tech City and take advantage of their online ‘Goodie Bag’ of freebies, discounts and concessions and experience the energetic and eclectic Tech City lifestyle
- Saturday, 19th November 2011 Entrepreneurs Festival – Silicon Valley Comes To Tech City
- 09.00 to 17.00Silicon Valley Comes To Tech City – Click for Details
Where:Ravensbourne College, Greenwich Peninsula, 6 Penrose Way, London, SE10 0EW
What:The top 20 investors and entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are coming to Tech City to share their experiences. Entrepreneurs Festival delegates will hear first-hand their advice, stories and views on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the keys to competitiveness, and strategies for growth and investment http://svc2uk.com/
Who:Invitation Only: We have a number of tickets for this prestigious event. Entrepreneurs will be asked if they would like to attend and are available to attend and we will try to accommodate requests - Mentor List
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First Name
Surname
Company
Rohit
Agarwal
AOL
Henri
Asseily
Telnic
Danvers
Baillieu
Pinsent Masons
Pete
Biggs
Thomson Reuters
Peter
Bilotta
Robert
Brady
Simone
Brummelhuis
Astia
Neil
Capel
Sailthru
Philip
Catterall
Chris
Chapman
myBusinessFD
Desigan
Chinniah
Mozilla
David
Crundwell
Thomson Reuters
Paul
Cuneo
London & Partners
Sarah
de Heaume
Fledge
Kevin
Dixie
Tracy
Doree
MMC Ventures
Paul
Dowling
Dreamstake
Henry
Erskine Crum
Bullseyehub
Massimo
Gaetani
BIQ Group
Tacis
Gavoyannis
TPG Ltd
Alasdair
Greig
Northstar Ventures
John
Grobstein
Justin
Hayward
Telnic
Adam
Holt
Tuenti
Subrah
Iyar
Michael
Jackson
Michael
Jacobsen
Tuenti
Ryan
Janssen
m8 Capital
Nick
Jordan
Coutts
Rahul
Kamath
IBM Global Finance
George
Kapetanakis
Synnous Consulting
Bindi
Karia
Microsoft BizSpark
Paul
Kelly
Triquetra
Steve
Kennedy
DBVu
David
Kent
Taylor Wessing
Kirsten
Knipp
Hubspot
Jens
Lapinski
aiHit
Katie
Lewis
E-Synergy
First Name
Surname
Company
Ross
Linnett
Recite
Chris
Liu
Intel
Andrew
Lockley
Business Angel
Nate
MacLeitch
Khashayar
Mahdavi
Telnic
Jim
Mann
Spontly
Charlie
Mason
Diagonal Consulting
William
McQuillan
Osmoda
Stew
McTavish
ideaSpace
Maria
Molland
DN Capital
Jasper
Morgan
snapp.tv
Keith
Moses
UKTI
Rachel
O’Connell
ex-AOL, Bebo
Trevor
Overall
myBusinessFD
Milan
Pandya
Blick Rothenberg
Jeremy
Parsons
Red Gate Software
Mark
Pinsent
Shine Communications
Federico
Pirzio-Biroli
Flattr
Conrad
Poulson
Orange
Arun
Rao
Jaladi Corp
Toby
Ryland
Blick Rothenberg
Oliver
Schulte
HTC
David
Sheridan
Ami
Shpiro
Innovation Warehouse
Paul
Smith
Ignite100
Alastair
Stewart
Oxford Capital Partners
Rory
Stirling
MMC Ventures
Lee
Strafford
CA
Swerling
Balderton
David
Templemen
Sid
Thekkepat
m8 Capital
Melissa
Thomas
Blick Rothenberg
Alex
van Someren
Amadeus
Eze
Vidra
Google
George
Whitehead
Octopus Ventures
Alex
Will
Bullseyehub
Nicole
Yershon
Ogilvy
- Map & Directions to Venues
Getting to Rich Mix
Rich Mix is located in the heart of Shoreditch and Bethnal Green Road, close to the City with excellent transport links, on the doorstep of Shoreditch High Street.
http://www.richmix.org.uk/visit/how-to-get-here/
Getting to Excel
http://www.excel-london.co.uk/visitors/travel
Getting to Ravensbourne College