Growth Hacking London

Networking for founders, creators, freelancers + rebels ⚡

**Free monthly meetups for Rebels of all kinds, to connect, learn and share.** **Topic:** Beyond SEO: How to Rank on ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini **Guest**: Our guests this month are Sal Mohammed (Lang Sync) and Charlie Clark (Minty Digital)—two leading specialists in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). In this panel discussion, you will learn how AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini choose who to recommend, how to adapt your search strategy for the post-Google era, and the practical steps to ensure your business gets cited and recommended first. **Format:** 6:30 pm - Doors Open & Networking 7:00 pm - Fireside + Q&A 8:00 pm - Networking **About:** Founder-led networking events from founders, creators and successful business owners. There will be a fire side chat with opportunities to network before and after. No formal agenda, or dress-code (please wear *something* though). *** Est. 2013, meetups active globally 🌍 🚀 This event is free thanks to our members (join here: dffrnt.so/join), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), our hosts [Rachael](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwelford/), [Vinay](linkedin.com/in/vinay-sharma-96432b9b/?skipRedirect=true), [Ken](linkedin.com/in/helloekow) and our generous hosting venue [Juntos](https://www.juntosoffices.com/). \-\-\-\- **Looking for a new co-working space?** A free day of coworking, plus 20% off all future paid meeting room and coworking bookings. Ask us how when you attend! **Offer Conditions** Only available for attendees of Rebel Meetups. **Want more from Dffrnt?** [Learn more](http://dffrnt.so/) or [join here](http://dffrnt.so/join).

Hackney Wick Badminton Group

Intermediate badminton players come join for an evening of badminton, followed with some optional socialising at Hackney Wick’s local bars.

Untapped Markets: Building Businesses Where Others Aren’t Looking

Date: Tuesday 10th November, 6:15-9 PM UK Time Location: [1 Warwick by Maslow’s](https://share.google/MnxwD6w1PqaJ512K6) [Sign up for this event here! ](https://founders500.com/session/startup-session-19-untapped-markets-building-businesses-where-others-arent-looking/)Please note that clicking attend on Meetup will not give you the correct QR code to enter this event. Please sign up for your Universe ticket using the link. ## **Could your next business idea be hiding in a problem you deal with every day?** An awkward process. Information you can never find. Something everyone in your industry accepts as “just how things work”. For someone thinking about starting a business, those frustrations could be a starting point. But how do you recognise an opportunity worth pursuing, persuade people to pay for your solution and get started before you have everything figured out? With AI opening up new possibilities, what could those opportunities look like in 2026? Our guest, **Jacques Goudchaux, Chief Strategy Officer at Signal Ocean**, has spent more than three decades doing exactly that. While working as a shipbroker, Jacques saw a problem: people making major commercial decisions were relying on scattered information and printed references that quickly went out of date. He believed a more complete, accessible picture of the market was something customers would pay for. His chairman was sceptical, but agreed to back the idea. With the support of BRS, Jacques launched **ALPHALINER in 2000**, starting with spreadsheets, simple web pages and a conviction that other people shared his frustration. There was no elaborate business plan or dedicated sales team. He found early customers while still doing his day job, demonstrating the product during his existing broking trips. As the business developed, he increased the subscription price several times over. Customers kept subscribing. **What could the equivalent opportunity look like in 2026?** For Jacques, it began with spreadsheets and simple web pages. Today, could AI offer a new starting point for solving the problems people in your industry still put up with? We’ll explore where similar opportunities might exist now, why knowing your market matters and how to distinguish a useful business idea from excitement about the technology. Jacques later became CEO of AXSMarine, growing the business internationally before it joined forces with Signal Ocean in 2026. His story brings some refreshingly direct views on what it takes to build a business, how much you can realistically plan and when you need to get on with making things happen. **What will we explore?** Join host **David Loughlan** and Jacques as we discuss: * **Finding an idea worth pursuing:** How can your everyday experience help you spot a problem that others have learnt to live with? * **Starting before everything is perfect:** What do you need in place to begin, and what can you work out along the way? * **Winning your first customers:** How do you turn a useful idea into something people will actually pay for? * **Having the confidence to charge more:** How do you recognise the value of your product and know when your pricing needs to change? * **Backing yourself while staying open to being wrong:** How do you balance conviction with listening, learning and changing direction? * **Spotting opportunities in the age of AI:** Where could AI help you solve an overlooked industry problem, and how do you judge whether there’s a business behind the idea? Expect an honest conversation grounded in real decisions, early doubts and lessons you can apply to building a business today. Whether you have an idea scribbled in a notebook, a side project you’re wondering how to grow or a business already under way, you’ll find plenty to think about and discuss with people asking similar questions. There will be time to ask questions, exchange ideas and meet other founders and founders-to-be. If you’re coming on your own or still figuring out where to start, you’re very welcome. **No shipping knowledge required. Bring your curiosity and that idea you keep coming back to.** **Free to attend. Spaces are limited.** [Sign up for this event here! ](https://founders500.com/session/startup-session-19-untapped-markets-building-businesses-where-others-arent-looking/)Please note that clicking attend on Meetup will not give you the correct QR code to enter this event. Please sign up for your Universe ticket using the link.

Black Arrows Badminton Club @ UEL Sports Dock

\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* From the **August sessions**, we will unfortunately need to increase the session fee to **GBP 15** due to the rising cost of the shuttle service. We believe this is still a competitive price and hope for your understanding. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Come and join a friendly but competitive bunch of players each and every Tuesday at UEL Sports Dock. If love playing Badminton for fun or competitively then pay us a visit. Cost of session £15 (Payment must be made before the session starts. The details of bank transfer to be advised by email, once you RSVP.) Feather shuttles are used. • There is a large car-park at UEL (FREE 5.30pm onward). • Nearest DLR stations are Gallions Reach and Cyprus, then a 5 minutes walk to UEL Sports Dock. • Session are more suited for Intermediate to Club standard players, although we cater for all standards of play. Simple "If"Rules: • If you want to attend, you must RSVP • If you want to bring a friend you MUST RSVP for them • If you do not RSVP, you will be turned away If you RSVP and DO NOT attend you will be fined £20, unless you remove your RSVP at least 24hrs before the session start time. Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowding means less games for you! The organisers decision on all matters is final. Important Note: Your are responsible for your own well-being. Black Arrows Badminton Club or the management at UEL are not responsible for any injuries or loss of items.

Launch an AI-Powered Online Store in 2 Hours: AI Tools & Print on Demand

**Join us in Canary Wharf for a 2-hour hands-on workshop where you'll build a simple online store with AI, create and promote products, and learn how to sell without holding any stock.** Discover how **3Edit, Printful and Printify** make it easier than ever to start an online business, even with no previous e-commerce or technical experience. Powered by **Getshop Today & 3Edit**, with e-commerce partners Tide (business banking platform) and Temu. **Duration:** Approximately 2 hours **Format:** In\-person \| Short talks \+ live demonstrations \+ hands\-on exercises **Level:** Beginner-friendly **Location:** London, Canary Wharf **Course Purpose** Learn how AI can help you create, run and promote an online store, even if you've never sold anything online before. The course is delivered by people who build and run real e-commerce and AI tools, including Getshop Today (e-commerce platform) and **3Edit (AI-powered website and online store builder)**. You'll learn how an online store works, how to create products, how to write product pages that sell, and how AI and free marketing (SEO) can help attract customers. You'll also discover how **AI-powered print on demand** allows you to create and sell your own products without purchasing stock or handling shipping. **LEARN IT → SEE IT → TRY IT** **Meet 3Edit: Build with AI, No Tech Skills Needed** Describe what you want in plain English, and 3Edit builds it. No coding or complicated settings. * Create a professional-looking online store in minutes * Use AI to write product descriptions and create images, posts and videos * Build and customise your website using simple instructions * Connect your store with Printful and Printify for print-on-demand selling * Discover how AI can simplify everyday e-commerce and marketing tasks **NEW: AI-Powered Print on Demand – Create & Sell Without Stock** Want to sell your own T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters or tote bags without buying inventory? Print on demand is one of the most accessible ways to start selling your own products. With AI-powered tools, creating designs, preparing products and managing orders has become faster and easier. **3Edit integrates with Printful and Printify**, combining AI-powered store creation with product design tools, product mockups and automated fulfilment. * **Design with AI:** Turn simple ideas and text prompts into artwork, graphics and product designs, without advanced design skills. * **Create products in minutes:** Apply your designs to T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, posters, tote bags and more. * **Generate realistic mockups:** Preview how your products will look and create images for your online store. * **List products online:** Add your print-on-demand products to your 3Edit store, complete with images, descriptions and prices. * **Sell without holding stock:** Products are printed only when customers order, so you don't need to purchase inventory upfront. * **Automate fulfilment:** Printing, packaging and shipping are handled by your fulfilment provider, with order tracking available through the integration. * **Test new ideas with less risk:** Experiment with different designs and products without committing to bulk inventory. **From an AI-generated design to a product ready to sell — see how the entire process works in a live demonstration.** **PART 1 – E-Commerce Business Fundamentals (approx. 25 min)** * How an online business works * Selling your own products vs dropshipping vs print on demand * How AI-powered print on demand works with Printful and Printify * Your own online store vs marketplaces * Choosing what to sell and identifying your customers * Getting paid: payments and business banking, including Tide **PART 2 – Building Your Online Store with 3Edit (approx. 45 min)** *Live demonstration, followed by a practical exercise.* * Create your online store with 3Edit using simple AI prompts * Add and edit products, titles, descriptions, images and prices * Connect your 3Edit store with Printful or Printify * Turn AI-generated designs into print-on-demand products * Generate product mockups and add products to your store * Organise your pages so customers can find products easily * See how orders and automated print-on-demand fulfilment work **Live demonstration:** Follow the process from a simple AI prompt to a product design, mockup and online store listing. **Practical exercise:** Build or customise a simple online store with 3Edit and add or improve a product. **PART 3 – AI & Free Marketing (approx. 35 min)** * What makes a product page sell * Using AI to research products, competitors and customer demand * Using AI to improve product descriptions and create marketing images * Creating realistic product mockups and promotional content * Simple SEO: how customers find your products on Google * Turning one piece of content into social media posts, emails and more * Using AI to save time on everyday marketing tasks **Practical exercise:** Take a sample product or print-on-demand design and use AI to improve how it is presented and marketed. **PART 4 – Launching & Growing Your Online Business (approx. 10 min)** * How to prepare your online store for launch * Understanding product pricing, costs and profit margins * Managing orders and customers * Exploring ways to attract your first customers * Practical next steps to turn your idea into a real business **REVIEW, NEXT STEPS & Q&A (approx. 5 min)** Ask questions about your own products, website or business idea and discover practical next steps towards launching your online business. **What You'll Take Away** * A clear understanding of how online selling works * Hands-on experience building and managing an online store with 3Edit * An introduction to AI-powered print on demand using Printful and Printify * How to create and sell your own designs without holding stock * How AI can save time on product descriptions, images and marketing * The basics of getting found on Google without paying for advertising * An understanding of automated printing, shipping and fulfilment * A clear next step towards launching your own e-commerce business or side hustle **PRACTICAL • INTERACTIVE • BEGINNER-FRIENDLY • ACTION-FOCUSED** This isn't two hours of theory. You'll see the tools in action and get the opportunity to try them yourself. **What to Bring** * A laptop * Basic computer skills (no e-commerce or website experience needed) * Your business or product idea, if you have one — but it's not essential * Arrive on time, as the exercises build on each other **Spaces are limited. Register early!**

London Bisexual Women Games, Snacks & Wine Night: Bookworms & Bluffers 📚🃏

## Bi, Pan & Queer Women’s Games Night This is a chilled evening for bisexual, pansexual, and queer women (trans and enby inclusive) to hang out, play board or card games, sip wine (BYO to share!), snack on treats (please bring some too), and enjoy some laughs in good company. *** ### **Theme: Bookworms & Bluffers 📚🃏** This one’s for the literary mischief-makers. We’re playing *Ex Libris* — a storytelling and bluffing game where you invent fake book quotes to trick your friends into guessing wrong. Think Cards Against Humanity meets dusty library. It’s dramatic, chaotic, and surprisingly revealing — who knew you were capable of writing a convincing Victorian opening line? Bring snacks with dark academia vibes: salted caramels, buttery biscuits, spiced nuts, or anything you’d sneak into a reading room. Bonus points for snacks with pretentious names. Dressing to theme is optional but encouraged. Think professor, poet, or villainous librarian. Scarves, specs, long coats, dramatic rings — anything you’d wear to deliver a monologue in a candlelit study. *** ### Important Details 🗓 Location: Address sent by PM 🚇 1 min from Borough (Northern Line) or 10 mins from London Bridge ⚠️ RSVP is mandatory — spaces are very limited. Only those who RSVP will receive the exact address via private message on Meetup. Please enable PM notifications.

Marketing, Sales & Business Growth Networking | Founders & Professionals

**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Marketing\, Sales & Business Growth Networking \| Founders & Professionals** **Meetup rsvp and Meetup qr code is not a valid ticket, please buy a ticket in advance to attend this event:** **Connect with London's marketing, sales and business community** at a networking event bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, sales professionals and marketing specialists looking to grow their businesses and build valuable commercial relationships. Whether you're looking to attract new clients, generate leads, develop strategic partnerships or explore new approaches to business growth, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities. **The Coach House** \- Ideally located sandwiched between Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus\, The Comedy Piccadilly serving up a range of classic food and drinks\. Head on over ever Friday and Saturday\, as they host the Piccadilly Comedy Club\, a brilliant evening full of laughs\. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 21:00 \| Welcome & Warm Intro:** Your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge, and you will be introduced to each other. **19:30 – 20:00 \| One Min Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room. **20:00 \- 21:00 \| Informal Networking:** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the one-minute pitch is finished. **Why Attend?** **Build valuable business relationships.** Meet ambitious founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, marketing specialists and sales professionals focused on growth and commercial success. **Generate new leads and clients.** Connect with potential customers, referral partners and businesses looking for marketing, sales and growth solutions. **Discover new growth opportunities.** Exchange ideas on customer acquisition, brand development, lead generation, sales strategies and business development. **Share knowledge and expertise.** Learn from professionals working across digital marketing, advertising, business development, sales strategy and customer engagement. **Turn connections into opportunities.** Move beyond online conversations and meet relevant professionals face-to-face in a relaxed, welcoming business networking environment. **Who Should Attend?** **Marketing & Digital Professionals.** Marketing managers, digital marketers, social media specialists, SEO consultants, advertising professionals and brand strategists. **Sales & Business Development.** Sales directors, account managers, business development managers, lead generation specialists and commercial consultants. **Founders & Entrepreneurs.** Startup founders, entrepreneurs and business owners looking to attract customers, increase revenue and scale their businesses. **Consultants & Service Providers.** Independent consultants, agencies, coaches and professionals offering marketing, sales and business growth services. **Business Leaders & Decision-Makers.** Managing directors, CEOs, senior executives and professionals responsible for driving business performance, revenue and expansion. **Photos/videos** may be taken for promotional purposes. You will be added to our whatsapp group on the day of the event.

E-Commerce over Breakfast #13 London [register via Luma]

A curated meetup for e-commerce operators to share learnings, strategies, and ideas. Free for e-commerce operators (approval required). Apply via Luma: [https://luma.com/boo193jz](https://luma.com/boo193jz) Exact location will be shared after approval.

🚀 AI-Powered Instagram Marketing with n8n

## Build an Automated Social Media Workflow with AI — No Coding Required Are you struggling to stay consistent on social media? Curious about how businesses are using AI to create content, automate workflows, and grow faster? In this practical 90-minute workshop, we’ll show you how to combine AI tools with automation platforms like [n8n](https://n8n.io?utm_source=chatgpt.com) to build a smart Instagram marketing workflow. This is not a theory-heavy marketing talk. You’ll see a real end-to-end AI workflow in action. Perfect for: * Small business owners * Freelancers * Content creators * Beginners curious about AI * Developers & marketers * Anyone interested in automation and modern digital marketing 🕓 **Schedule:** * 18:15 - Networking * 18:30 - Program starts * 19:30 - Q&A - networking * 20:00 - End \-\-\-\-\- zero2hero Address: Unit 15 Castle Square, 40 Elephant Rd, London SE17 1EU WhatsApp: +447470914266

MarTech London: Building an Experimentation Practice That Delivers Value

How do you build an experimentation practice that delivers value today and prepares your business for what comes next? Join us at MarTech London on the 19th of November to hear from Stuart Clare of The AA and Barry Lennon of VodafoneThree UK, exploring how to build a strong experimentation practice, prepare for personalisation and improve confidence in the data behind digital decisions. Stuart will share his perspective on bringing teams together, building support for experimentation, and making testing part of everyday decision-making. Drawing on experience from The AA, adidas and Vistaprint, he’ll explore how customer insight and experimentation can improve customer experiences and drive business growth. He’ll also discuss how AI is changing the landscape and what that means for organisations taking their next steps towards personalisation. Barry will explore quality assurance (QA) for digital analytics and experimentation, the implications of data quality issues and practical lessons from implementation. He’ll also discuss how automation can support QA, helping teams identify issues and build greater confidence in their measurement. Join fellow marketing, digital and MarTech leaders for practical insights, questions and discussion with time to connect over drinks and nibbles. About Our Speakers **Stuart Clare** *Senior Manager Digital Trading, Optimisation & Personalisation, The AA* Stuart Clare is a digital marketing and optimisation leader at The AA, where he leads a team of trading and optimisation managers focused on driving business growth across digital channels. He brings more than 15 years’ experience in digital marketing, experimentation and personalisation, with previous roles at adidas, Vistaprint and Shop Direct. His work centres on turning customer and commercial insight into better experiences and measurable business value through CRO, testing and personalisation. *[Connect with Stuart on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-clare-75637429/)* **Barry Lennon** *Lead Implementation Consultant, VodafoneThree UK* Barry Lennon is Lead Implementation Consultant at VodafoneThree UK, where his work focuses on data collection for digital analytics and customer data platforms, and integrating analytics data with internal and third-party systems. He brings experience from Three UK, Dyson and Nationwide Building Society across analytics implementation and technical analysis. Barry is also co-founder of Blue Goose, which focuses on automated data-layer QA and tracking validation. [Connect with Barry on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrylennon/)

JSMonthly London November Meetup #212

The London Business Show

We're proud community partners for **The Business Show London, the world's largest business event for SMEs and startups.** **[GET YOUR FREE TICKETS](https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/ticket-registration-business-show-london?PageNo=0&%3BTrackingCode=PARTNERaiprofessionalnetwork&%3Butm_source=email&%3Butm_medium=email+marketing)** At The Business Show London's mission is to empower business owners, founders, entrepreneurs, and startups with the knowledge, connections, and solutions they need to grow and scale successfully. Discover hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services across AI, technology, HR, insurance, operations, finance, marketing, and more. You'll also gain valuable insights from an extensive conference programme, featuring industry experts discussing the key trends, strategies, and challenges shaping the future of business. Whether you're launching a new venture, accelerating growth, or looking to future-proof your business, The Business Show London has everything you need to take your business to the next level. Grab your **[free ticket to The London Business Show](https://www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk/ticket-registration-business-show-london?PageNo=0&TrackingCode=PARTNERaiprofessionalnetwork&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email+marketing)** NOTE: This event is also being promoted on multiple other channels.