Nov 18, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (UTC)
Saint Pauls House, 23 Park Square South, West Yorkshire, LS1 2ND
Join us for an inspiring evening with Sharon K. Gillenwater and Peter Hopton as they share insights on bootstrapping your tech startup. Sharon will discuss building a successful business without excessive spending, while Peter will share his remarkable journey and strategies for overcoming common entrepreneurial pitfalls. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from two industry leaders!
Join Us for a "TECH MONDAY" Inspiring Evening with Sharon K. Gillenwater and Peter Hopton!
Sharon K. Gillenwater,Tech Startup Founder, Author & Advocate for Authentic Entrepreneurship
Get ready to meet Sharon K. Gillenwater, a tech startup founder and author whose mission is to make entrepreneurship accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Sharon, author of Scaling With Soul: How I Built & Sold a £20 Million Tech Company Without Being an A**hole, has been captivating audiences around the world with her story of building and scaling Boardroom Insiders. She’s here to share her refreshingly down-to-earth approach to growing a successful company without breaking the bank.
Sharon believes that you don’t need to spend outrageous amounts of money to launch a tech company. Instead, she advocates for bootstrapping leveraging your resources, creativity, and determination to get started. Her honest, relaxed style will offer invaluable insights into how to bootstrap effectively while staying true to your core values, ensuring that you build a business that not only thrives but also aligns with who you are.
Peter Hopton, Venture Builder, Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Venture.Community
Joining Sharon is Peter Hopton, a seasoned entrepreneur known for his remarkable resilience and ability to turn challenges into opportunities. Peter’s journey is truly inspiring from surviving a life-changing accident to his unforgettable appearance on Dragon’s Den (with over 1.3 million views on YouTube). He will share the hard-won lessons he’s learned, including practical strategies for avoiding common pitfalls when bootstrapping your own business.
Peter’s insights will highlight how to navigate the startup landscape without relying on excessive funding, showing you how resourcefulness can lead to great success. His story is sure to leave you motivated and ready to tackle any challenge while keeping your costs in check.
Come Along for a Laid-Back, Inspiring Evening!
This in-person event is perfect for founders, budding entrepreneurs, or anyone curious about building something meaningful. Expect real stories, practical advice, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals on the same journey.
Book your spot now and get ready to learn, connect, and leave inspired by two incredible leaders!
This event will be moderated by Felix Gyamera , founder of Topsalesdev
Monday, November 18, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UTC)
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