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Law, Tax, Governance, Compliance & Regulation for Startups & Professionals

Law, Tax, Governance, Compliance & Regulation for Startups & Professionals

Tue, May 5, 5:30 PM
From Networx London - Connect & Grow
4.6

**Welcome to Networx London – Tax, Law, Governance & Compliance for Startups & Professionals!** Are you a startup founder, CEO, investor, or professional looking to navigate tax, legal, regulatory, and governance challenges? Join an engaging evening for innovators, leaders, and executives across industries. Whether you’re building a startup, managing corporate compliance, or exploring investment opportunities, this is your space to connect, share insights, and explore practical strategies in tax, law, governance, compliance, and risk management. 📍 **Venue: The Sycamore, Holborn** A modern, relaxed venue in central London, just steps from Holborn station. Perfect for after-work networking, drinks, and great conversations. 📅 **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 19:00** \| Welcome & Warm intro **19:00 – 19:30** \| Open Networking **19:30 – 21:30** \| Informal Networking \(no pitches\, no pressure\) 💡 **Why Attend?** Connect with founders, CEOs, investors, and finance or legal professionals in a focused setting. Gain practical insights on tax, law, governance, compliance, and risk. **Who Should Attend:** CEOs, founders, startup leaders, investors, and professionals in legal, compliance, and finance looking to connect and expand their network. **Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. **WhatsApp**👉[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](http://%5Bhttps//chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg%5D(https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg) "\[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg\](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg)")

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37 attendees
Startup Funding & Networking: VCs, Angels & Founders

Startup Funding & Networking: VCs, Angels & Founders

Tue, May 5, 5:30 PM
From Networx London - Connect & Grow
4.6

**Welcome to Networx London** Founders, investors, and startup-minded professionals—this evening is for you. Ever wondered how startups actually get funded and how the right people connect behind the scenes? Join us for a focused yet relaxed networking evening bringing together **startup founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and ambitious professionals** across London’s innovation ecosystem. Whether you’re building a startup, investing in early-stage opportunities, or exploring the world of venture capital, this is your space to meet the people shaping the future of business. 📍 **Venue: The Sycamore, Holborn** A modern, relaxed venue in central London, just steps from Holborn station. Perfect for after-work networking, drinks, and great conversations. 📅 **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 19:00** \| Welcome & Warm intro **19:00 – 19:30** \| Open Networking **19:30 – 21:30** \| Informal Networking \(no pitches\, no pressure\) 💡 **Why Attend?** Connect with startup founders, angel investors, venture capitalists, and ambitious professionals in a relaxed networking environment. Discover how real opportunities are created through conversations, collaborations, and connections between founders and investors. **Who Should Attend:** Startup founders, co-founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capital professionals, and startup operators, as well as professionals in finance, tech, and business interested in startups, early-stage investing, and London’s innovation ecosystem. **Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. **Instagram** 👉 [@networxldn](http://[https//www.instagram.com/networxldn/%5D(https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/) "\[https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/\](https://www.instagram.com/networxldn/)") **WhatsApp**👉[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](http://[https//chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg%5D(https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg) "\[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg\](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg)")

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129 attendees
TEiP ON THE HOUSE • PORTOBELLO • SEASON 4 EPISODE 5: REVIVAL

TEiP ON THE HOUSE • PORTOBELLO • SEASON 4 EPISODE 5: REVIVAL

Fri, May 1, 5:30 PM
From THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS
4.8

Our BIG FREE Friday night episode of Thought Experiments in Pubs. Join us to think (and imagine) out loud with an openminded group of people from all walks of life :-) This time we'll be talking about "REVIVAL" - an apt theme for May Day :-) We'll explore the theme using three **thought experiments** (posted in the comments below on the day of the event) **The aim of this meetup:** meet new people and have different, thought provoking conversations. You can get a sense of what the events and community are like **[here](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs/)**. **[WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D13LHw5BV3rEtUtO3ORklC)** \- stay in the loop **[SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/)** \- reflections\, thought experiments\, newsletter **[INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/thoughtexperimentsinpubs/)** \- what we look like **How we'll do it** (timings approximate)**:** * **6:30** \- Arrive at the pub\, find us in the dining room * Organise ourselves into small groups (4-7ish...recent research finding: apparently 4 is the best number for a good conversation!) * Have a look at the thought experiments (posted here on the day of the event) * **6:45** \- First rotation begins \- Talk about the first thought experiment\. If you don’t want to talk about that one\, move on to another one\. Feel free to veer off topic\. * **7:10** \- Optional shuffle: swap groups\, move on to the second thought experiment\. * **7:35** \- Optional shuffle: swap groups\, move on to the third thought experiment\. * **8:00** \- Wrap up \- hear about upcoming events\, join the whatsapp group\, give feedback/requests for future meetups\. * **8:05** -Organised part of the meetup ends, feel free to carry on conversations :-) **Notes on the general atmosphere:** * The vibe is to let conversation flow rather than stick strictly to one topic. * While we'd like to talk about 'meaningful things', we also see the value in lighter topics, so don't worry about not being 'deep' enough! * Feel free to suggest ideas for future episodes of Thought Experiments in Pubs, both in terms of structure and topics to discuss. **Where we'll meet:** This group will be at the Earl of Lonsdale Pub on Portobello. The nearest Tube station is Notting Hill Gate. **Who should come:** Everyone! We believe that the more perspectives, the richer the conversation. This group is not about being experts in Philosophy, it is about *doing* philosophy. That is, bringing our various life experiences and lenses on the world to group discussions about the human experience, the nature of reality... etc. etc.... Looking forward to meeting & talking with you! If you would like to support me & these meetups with a donation, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor Thank you! #everyonewelcome #newideas #newpeople #inclusivity #openmindedness

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100 attendees
CREATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING: IRL SOCIAL • Theme: AUTHENTICITY

CREATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING: IRL SOCIAL • Theme: AUTHENTICITY

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM
From EXPERIMENTS IN GROUP WISDOM
4.9

**Formerly 'THE HEARTH', this event has evolved... (you can read the story and rationale [here](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/p/creative-community-building))** CREATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING is **A community for people interested in building community 😊** **HOW IT WORKS:** The IRL SOCIAL is a place to meet and exchange ideas with fellow community builders in person. (The other dimension to CREATIVE COMMUNITY BUILDING is a weekly online ‘VIRTUAL CAFE’, which is more focussed on workshopping ideas, challenges, and practices. You can find the first VIRTUAL CAFE [here](https://www.meetup.com/experimentsin/events/314425588).) The IRL SOCIAL is largely unstructured, but we will always have a theme or a prompt to get conversations going. **This time the theme is: AUTHENTICITY.** I will share a few related questions in the comments on the day. My working model of community building includes 4 stages: STARTING, BUILDING, SUSTAINING, and EVOLVING. (These are not linear, but cyclical because when your community reaches the ‘evolving’ stage, it's also ‘starting’ a new chapter.) Based on feedback from previous sessions, people sometimes find it useful to talk to others who are at the same stage as them, so I will give everyone the opportunity to organise in this way initially. (This is optional.) I will invite the group to shuffle around a couple of times so we don’t miss out on meeting a range of people. The rest of the evening will be unstructured space to: * Continue conversations * Discuss collaborations * Share tips * Get to know each other * Get to know about each others’ respective communities **NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:** * Laid back, light, fun * Respectful of each other's time, views, ideas * Generous listening and low pressure sharing **WHERE WE'LL MEET:** Due to unpredictable group sizes with free events, I’m going to start off with holding these socials in public spaces rather than booked rooms. This can comes with **an element of unpredictable London chaos (i.e. background noise, weather, etc.), so please be up for that if you decide to come along.** On this occasion, the plan is for us to meet at The Southbank Centre on Level 2, near the Festival Bar & Kitchen. If the weather is good, we might relocate outside. **I will let you know the exact location in the comments below on the day.** **WHO SHOULD COME:** Everyone with an interest in community. This group is not about being experts, it is about learning together. That is, bringing our various experiences and lenses on the world together to support, inspire, and uplift one another. The more perspectives, the richer the conversation. **YOUR HOST:** I'm Bonny. I've created a couple of successful communities (e.g. [THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS](https://www.meetup.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs) & [THE SUNRISE CLUB](https://www.meetup.com/the-sunrise-club/)) and have a lot of experience hosting groups in a range of places (from prison and hospitals, to private events). I'm always learning and my best ideas come out of conversations with others :-). You can read some of my thoughts on community building [here.](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) **One of my inspirations for community building is the Ancient Greek Goddess, Hestia:** Hestia is the goddess of the hearth (hence the former name for this group). She is also the goddess of community, hospitality towards strangers, home, and warmth. Known for her inner strength, calm demeanour, and commitment to peace, I think Hestia embodies qualities that can be very helpful when cultivating community! 🔥 **I’m curious to hear who/what your influences are 😊** [WHATSAPP GROUP](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HiRXL7B6QUpGAmZirk20kY?mode=wwc) \- stay in the loop [SUBSTACK](https://experimentsingroupwisdom.substack.com/) \- sign up for the newsletter I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing your ideas! If you would like to further support these meetups, you can do so here: [https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor](https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor) Thank you!

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47 attendees
REGISTER INTEREST: THOUGHT EXPERIMENT WRITING WORKSHOP: cultivate curiosity :-)

REGISTER INTEREST: THOUGHT EXPERIMENT WRITING WORKSHOP: cultivate curiosity :-)

Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 PM
From THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS
4.8

Thanks to over 100 of you registering interest for this workshop, I've now scheduled the first couple of workshops. The pilot has sold out. Here's the next opportunity: [THOUGHT EXPERIMENT WRITING WORKSHOP](https://www.meetup.com/thought-experiments-in-pubs/events/314193821) 😊 **\*NB: this event page is just for registering interest. Thank you to all those who have! If you'd like to come to the workshop, please follow the link above to get a ticket.\*** 🙏 Looking forward to writing with you soon!

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129 attendees
Sports, Fitness & Wellness Startups & Tech Networking

Sports, Fitness & Wellness Startups & Tech Networking

Tue, May 12, 5:30 PM
From Networx London - Connect & Grow
4.6

**Welcome to Networx London!** Are you a **founder, operator, or investor in health, fitness, or wellness** looking to build valuable connections? Join a relaxed and engaging evening designed for people shaping the future of the **health, fitness, and wellness industry in London**. Whether you're building a fitness brand, running a wellness studio, launching a health startup, or investing in the space, this is your space to connect with like-minded people, share ideas, and explore new opportunities. 📍 **Venue: The Sycamore, Holborn** A modern, relaxed venue in central London, just steps from Holborn station. Perfect for after-work networking, drinks, and great conversations. 📅 **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 19:00** \| Welcome & Warm intro **19:00 – 19:30** \| Open Networking **19:30 – 21:30** \| Informal Networking \(no pitches\, no pressure\) 💡 **Why Attend?** Connect with founders, operators, and investors in the health, fitness, and wellness space in a relaxed networking setting. Discover opportunities and meet people building brands, studios, and startups in the industry. **Who Should Attend:** Founders, entrepreneurs, startup leaders, gym/studio owners, wellness practitioners, investors, and professionals in the health, fitness, and wellness space. **Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. **WhatsApp**👉[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](http://%5Bhttps//chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg%5D(https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg) "\[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg\](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg)")

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