Securing investment for startups and SMEs is highly individualised. Angel investment, venture capital, loans, and grants - there's no "one size fits all." The best fit depends on industry, business model, and founder vision, demanding a tailored approach for sustainable growth.

Join ⁠Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam⁠, ⁠Mike Oliver⁠ and guest speaker ⁠Sid Vasili⁠ as they discuss the investor's perspective on business.

Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver, and Alexander Preece as they discuss how founders and business leaders can turn their expertise into opportunity-driving personal brands.

Founders and leaders in SMEs often grapple with a unique set of hurdles, from securing the right funding and building a robust team to navigating operational complexities and maintaining their core vision amidst rapid growth. Join Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Mike Oliver, and guest speaker Kate Mercer as they delve into the key challenges SME founders face when trying to scale their businesses and offer actionable insights and strategies to overcome them.

The entrepreneurship journey is a deeply personal and human experience, shaped by the interplay of individual drive and the supportive or challenging presence of others. The human element, with its inherent complexities and connections, is what ultimately defines the highs and lows of building a business.
Join Mike Oliver and Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam as they discuss the human element of entrepreneurship.

Many founders exiting a business grapple with preserving their legacy and ensuring the well-being of their employees. An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) offers a compelling alternative to a traditional sale, addressing these concerns. EOTs are a form of indirect employee ownership where a trust holds the shares on the employees' behalf. This trust ensures the business's continued independence, maintain its culture, look out for employees' interests, and reward loyal employees.

Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker Chris Maslin as they explore the nuances of EOTs - who it is for, how it can benefit entrepreneurs, employees, and businesses, and how to build one effectively.

As entrepreneurs delve into the world of AI, they face a complex web of challenges such as understanding AI's true potential and limitations within their specific business context, navigating ethical considerations, and identifying the intersection between humans and AI. Entrepreneurs can no longer afford to ignore AI, or they risk falling behind.Join Mike Oliver (Founder of Easol), Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam (Founder of The FD Consultant), and guest speaker John Sandall (Founder of Coefficient) as they explore how entrepreneurs can understand and leverage AI to better strive and thrive in both the present and the future.

Businesses today face a complex and dynamic future. Rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and increasing competition require businesses to be agile, adaptable, and forward thinking.

Join Mike Oliver, Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, and guest speaker Matthew Mullan as they explore how entrepreneurs can look to the future to shape the present, enabling businesses to better strive and thrive in both the present and the future.