Business networking event in Bristol

Don’t miss the startupslive Bristol business event. Come and be inspired by how Tim Smit, founded and built the Eden Project into one of the most visited attractions in the UK. Be inspired by how he has achieved incredible success against all odds combining vision, inspirational leadership and great marketing to create a unique experience. Discover how Gayna Hart started Quicksilva, a highly successful IT business that combines ethics with sound business sense and treats its people like a family. Find out first hand how you should approach banks to get the investment for your business. Interact with our guest entrepreneurs and advisers during the lively panel debate. And meet, mingle, have a drink and enjoy networking with 120 like-minded business start-ups. Join us at the startupslive business seminar in Bristol and be inspired.

Matt Thomas, Editor of startups.co.uk

The Inspirational Programme

6.30pm

Event registration opens

6.30 - 7.30pm

Networking

Your chance to network with 120 business start-ups and make new contacts

7.30 - 7.35pm

Welcome

Matt Thomas, editor of www.startups.co.uk opens the event

7.35 - 8.05pm

Tim Smit - Hear the story of how the Eden Project was built into the UK’s fourth most visited paid for attraction. Be inspired by how Tim achieved incredible success against all odds and hear Tim’s top tips on how to succeed as a new business.

8.05 - 8.25pm

Pitching for money: how to approach banks for finance

A senior NatWest director provides the knowledge you need to maximise your chances of securing investment

8.25 - 9.00pm

Lively Panel debate

Topic - Starting and running a successful business
Local entrepreneur, Gayna Hart, talks to Matt Thomas about how she started Quicksilva

Followed by panel Q&A session on topics ranging from how do you raise
finance, increase sales and know if your product is right for the
market? Listen and question the entrepreneurs and the advisers on the
panel.

Chaired by: Matt Thomas, editor of www.startups.co.uk

Speakers:
Tim Smit, Founder, The Eden Project
Gayna Hart, Managing Director, Quicksilva Software Solutions
Others - TBC

9.00 - 10.00pm

Networking

More opportunities to make new contacts

10.00pm

Event closes