A powerful forum with one objective - a new agenda for inclusive growth.

08 June 2024, 10am | Grand Connaught Rooms, London
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Founderfest is back

In a world where inequities are being exacerbated by increases in the cost of living, the climate crisis, and global unrest, we must not only break down barriers to innovation but support the founders, creators and changemakers shaping a more sustainable future.
Launched in 2018, Founderfest provides an opportunity for industry leaders to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network. It explores the crucial issues and opportunities facing growing businesses as they navigate towards a sustainable, diverse and prosperous future.
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Founderfest themes
Start
Grow
Amplify
Uncovering opportunity
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Partnering with progressive organisations to deliver D&I programs that have a true impact
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Giving individuals the opportunity to engage with our community
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FounderFest 2024 offers an engaging agenda showcasing compelling debates, workshops, fireside chats, and presentations led by inspiring leaders in the entrepreneurial landscape. If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at FounderFest 2024.
Kwame Anku
CEO of Black Star Fund
Dama Sathianathan
Partner, Bethnal Green Ventures
Eric Collins
CEO & Co-founder of
Impact X Capital Partners
Sophie Pender
Founder of The 93% Club
Oksana Stowe
Founder & Host of ESG in VC
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Oksana Stowe

Founder & Host of ESG in VC
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Sophie Pender

Founder of The 93% Club
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Eric Collins

CEO & Co-founder of
Impact X Capital Partners
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Dama Sathianathan

Partner, Bethnal Green Ventures
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Kwame Anku

CEO of Black Star Fund
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We would love to have you speak at Founderfest
If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at our event!
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Meet our sponsors

Our platinum sponsor
"Lloyds Bank are proud to be the headline sponsor of Founderfest 2023 and long-term partners of Foundervine. Supporting businesses is part of our core purpose of helping Britain prosper, and Britain can only truly prosper when there are equitable opportunities. Both Lloyds Bank and Foundervine recognise the real need to support and amplify diverse founders at the various stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Founderfest is a powerful forum to support inclusive growth and innovation, and in sponsoring the event we are helping to shape a more equitable future.”
Elyn Corfield
CEO, Business & Commercial Banking
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Our gold sponsor
“CMS has been a longstanding partner of Foundervine and is delighted to now be sponsoring Founderfest. Both organisations, through CMS’s tech start-up accelerator equIP, are committed to supporting early-stage tech businesses and the thriving ecosystem with their growth and enabling their success. We are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities are provided to all founders of early-stage businesses, and as such, we are extremely proud to be part of Founderfest which is an incredible forum for inclusive growth and innovation.”
Sam Pout
Corporate Partner at CMS London
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Agenda

09:00 - 09:45
Registration
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome to Founderfest 2024
10:15 - 10:25
Keynote Conversation
10:25 - 11:00
Panel Discussion - A Deep Dive into Unlocking More Funds for Founders
11:00 - 11:35
Panel Discussion - The Trailblazers scaling Powerful Communities & breaking barriers
11:35 - 11:45
Presentation Keynote: Access to funding
12:00 - 12:30
Fireside Chat - AI's Transformative Impact within Tech & Innovation
12:30 - 13:05
Panel Discussion - Female Founders & Creatives Unite

Tickets for Founderfest 2024

Tickets give you full access to the conference sessions, competitions with prizes up to £1000, and a goodie bag!
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£20.00
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4 x admissions
£70.00
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Founderfest 2023 in numbers

500+
Registered attendees
59%
Female attendees
39%
Business founders
26+
Expert speakers
Founderfest 2023 exceeded all expectations, immersing me in a world where visionaries collide, ideas flourish and the future is shaped by brilliant minds.
James Kaguima, Founder of Skate Cabal & Chair of Elevate Board
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