From Burnout to Breakthrough

Burnout. It’s that heavy weight that creeps in when you’ve been running at full speed for far too long, and it hits hard. We’re all in a rush to build the next big thing, but what happens when the pace wears us down?

From Burnout to Breakthrough is about having the real talk most of us avoid—about the mental toll of chasing success in today’s demanding environment. We'll dive into what burnout really looks like, how it sneaks up on even the most driven of us, and the impact it has on both your team and yourself.

We’ll unpack proven, evidence-backed strategies that not only help prevent burnout but show you how to bounce back stronger.

You’ll hear stories from founders who’ve been through it all—the exhaustion, the overwhelm—and came out the other side with practical tools for staying resilient. This is your chance to step back, reflect on your own journey, and pick up real, actionable tips to keep your fire alive without burning out.

We’re here to flip the script. Instead of burnout breaking you, let’s turn it into the breakthrough moment that pushes you to thrive.

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📅 Date: Wed 12th March

🕔 Time: 6pm-9pm

📍 Location: CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL

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🗣️Guest Speakers

Lisa Thompson

Chief People Officer driving and embedding our people strategy for the amazing team in ClearSky Logic, the Special Ops for software delivery - helping our clients to fuel innovation, break barriers and solve critical business problems with digital solutions.

She previously built grew and successfully sold and exited a consultancy business Purpose HR which was a "go to for tech startups and scaleups" and in 2021 was acquired by the AAB Group. She continued to lead the business as Managing Partner/CEO and a member of the AAB Leadership team until July 2023, during which I successfully concluded an earnout period. I have significant experience in building and leading international HR/People functions and working with founders, investors and leadership teams to build future proof, scalable global People strategies in particular for US/UK/Europe aligned to business growth plans and needs.

Gareth McGuinness

Bio incoming!

Matt Cameron

Matt is on a mission to change the way we think about work. As the co-founder of WellJam and founder of TMC Agency, he helps businesses cut through the corporate nonsense and build workplaces that actually work—for both people and performance. He also hosts Dear Work (We Need to Talk), a podcast that tackles the messy, complicated, and often broken relationship between people and work.

He’s also doing a 330 mile walk for charity in May!

Event Highlights

🔥 Burnout Battle Stories:

Hear firsthand from founders who’ve walked the burnout tightrope. They’ll share their raw, real experiences of hitting rock bottom—and more importantly, how they found their way back. Expect candid stories, no sugar-coating, just real talk on the mental and emotional toll of building a startup.

🌟 Breakthrough Strategies:

Get practical, evidence-based advice. We’ll cover proven techniques to prevent burnout, manage stress, and maintain your energy. You’ll walk away with real tools to apply in your life and work, helping you stay resilient and focused in the high-pressure world of startups.

🤝 Ecosystem Mixer:

Connect with fellow founders, investors, and industry experts in a relaxed but vibrant networking environment. Build valuable connections and explore opportunities to collaborate and propel your startup to new heights.

We are limited to 60 people in the room, so save your spot now, share with a friend, and get ready to immerse yourself in some relatable and inspirational failure stories.

Why attend?

- Learn from real burnout experiences shared by fellow founders and experts

- Discover actionable strategies to prevent and recover from burnout and turn it into success

- Catch up with friends and make new ones

- Free drinks and delicious food

- Share an ask with the community

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📅 Date: Wed 12th March

🕔 Time: 6pm-9pm

📍 Location: CodeBase, 37a Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EL

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