2000+ aspiring entrepreneurs joined us in person and online at StartUp Show 2023, discovering everything there is to know about starting and growing a business. 

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How we started one of London’s fastest-growing hospitality brands

After being founded in 2011, Grind has spread across London and evolved into an award-winning group of 10 locations serving coffee, food, and cocktails, with both retail and wholesale operations. 

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Next Generation: Market and access customers for your service

A group for all Next Generation participants. Join other likeminded entrepreneurs and trainers to learn how to stick to weekly goals and be held accountable for your business! If you’re not part of the Next Generation Bootcamp but would like to connect with like-minded business owners, don’t worry, there’s a group for you too!

Diana Robertson is an award-winning speaker, communication skills trainer, TEDx speaker and coach and founder of Skillsme, a soft skills academy. Having been a shy introvert herself, she has devoted her life to helping others unleash their potential with the power of communication skills.
She delivers workshops on public speaking, storytelling, leadership and confidence all over the world. She is frequently seen presenting for non-profits like Project Management Institute, Professional Womens Network and Toastmasters International as well as universities in the UK and the US.
She belives that everyone is capable of developing new communication skills at any age. The secret is to follow the right learning approach which she talked about in her TEDx speech.

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If you have a presentation that needs polishing, a speech you must deliver at an important event or a training you need conduct reach out to me. I can prepare you for almost any type of speech including but not limited to keynote, pitching, trainings and work presentations. I work with many formats, starting with in-person communication and ending with webinars, interviews, social media, podcasts and many more.

Introducing Sophie, a Senior Marketing Consultant and Business Growth Expert with over 13 years of experience in the Health &amp; Beauty, Wellness, FMCG, and Retail industries.
As the founder of Ascents, a Marketing Consultancy and Business Growth firm, Sophie is dedicated to helping businesses reach their full potential through sustainable and efficient growth strategies.
With a passion for marketing, leadership and management, Sophie has helped start-ups, private equity firms, SMEs, and multinational companies unlock their growth potential.
As a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a recently trained business mentor, Sophie offers 1:1 mentoring as a sounding board and guide, dedicated to helping clients achieve their business goals.
Areas of expertise include (across both B2B and B2C audience):
<ul>
<li>Products &amp; services launches</li>
<li>Marketing consultancy</li>
<li>Marketing strategy</li>
<li>Marketing audit</li>
<li>Marketing efficiency</li>
<li>Brand strategy</li>
<li>Brand positioning</li>
<li>Brand identity building</li>
<li>Competition review</li>
<li>Consumer research</li>
<li>Insights gathering</li>
<li>Commercial pitch</li>
<li>Business Grow &amp; Marketing mentoring&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Let&apos;s work together to grow your business efficiently and sustainably!
Get in touch with Sophie today!

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Anne-Sophie Martin-Kukah

Introducing Sophie, a Senior Marketing Consultant and Business Growth Expert with over 13 years of experience in the Health &amp; Beauty, Wellness, FMCG, and Retail industries.
As the founder of Ascents, a Marketing Consultancy and Business Growth firm, Sophie is dedicated to helping businesses reach their full potential through sustainable and efficient growth strategies.
With a passion for marketing, leadership and management, Sophie has helped start-ups, private equi

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