Think BIG Build BOLD: Crafting Scalable Visions for Startup Success in 2025

Feb 19, 5:00 – 7:30 PM (UTC)

Aberdeen

ONE Tech Hub, Schoolhill, Aberdeen City, AB10 1JQ

In today’s fast-moving startup landscape, bold ideas and global vision are key to lasting success. Startup Grind Aberdeen invites founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to an inspiring evening focused on thinking big, scaling globally, leading boldly, and turning ambitious ideas into impactful ventures.

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About this event

Join us for an inspiring evening with Chris Herd, Founder and CEO of Firstbase, at Startup Grind Aberdeen on February 20, 2025.

Chris’s journey is a powerful example of how bold ideas can thrive anywhere. From building Firstbase out of his house in rural Aberdeenshire, he scaled it into a global leader in remote work infrastructure, securing over $65 million in funding from top investors like Kleiner Perkins and Andreessen Horowitz.

What to Expect:

✨ Real-World Insights: Learn how Chris turned a bold idea into a globally successful company starting from his rural home.

✨ Startup Growth Strategies: Discover actionable steps for scaling your startup in 2025 and beyond.

✨ Challenges & Resilience: Hear how to overcome obstacles and lead with vision in today’s fast-changing world.

✨ Live Q&A: Ask Chris your most pressing startup questions and get direct insights from his experience.

✨ Networking Opportunities: Connect with Aberdeen’s vibrant community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup enthusiasts.

Why Attend:

🚀 Get Inspired by a founder who built a global company from humble beginnings.

📈 Gain Practical Strategies for turning your ideas into scalable ventures.

🤝 Expand Your Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and potential collaborators.

🎯 Stay Ahead with insights into building future-ready businesses in 2025.

📅 Date: February 19, 2025

📍 Location: ONE Tech Hub, Aberdeen

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Speaker

  • Chris Herd

    Firstbase

    Founder & CEO

When

When

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UTC)

Host

  • Oluwaseun Olabode

    Startup Grind Aberdeen

    Host

Organizer

  • Oluwaseun Olabode

    Startup Grind Aberdeen

    Chapter Director - Aberdeen

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