About us
Going it alone doesn't mean doing it alone.
Whether you're building a startup, freelancing, running a side hustle, starting a charity, or just doing something ambitious outside of conventional employment, this group is for you.
Being an entrepreneur or freelancer can be a lonely experience. You've got big decisions to make, have to keep the confidence of your clients and investors, and sometimes pretend everything is okay on LinkedIn when you're stressed out of your mind. This is a space where you don't have to do that.
The Founders & Freelancers Meetup is a monthly Meetup in London for people who are building something. It can be at any stage and in any sector. We're not just here to swap business cards. We're here to build useful relationships, honestly share our experiences, and support each other through the the ups-and-downs of working independently.
My own background includes co-founding PopUp Painting and The London Art Bar, and more recently building Gareth Lewis Marketing & Events. I know firsthand how this kind of work can feel equally exhilarating but also isolating.
Come as you are. Bring your wins, your questions, and your screw-ups. All welcome.
Upcoming events
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Founders & Freelancers Meetup - Launch Event
The London Art Bar, 300 High Holborn, London WC1V 7QR, London, GBGoing it alone doesn't mean doing it alone.
A relaxed monthly evening for founders and freelancers to meet each other. No pitching, no agenda, just good people and honest conversation.Whether you're building a startup, freelancing, running a side hustle, starting a charity, or just doing something ambitious outside of conventional employment, this group is for you.
Being an entrepreneur or freelancer can be a lonely experience. You've got big decisions to make, have to keep the confidence of your clients and investors, and sometimes pretend everything is okay on LinkedIn when you're stressed out of your mind. This is a space where you don't have to do that.
The format is deliberately relaxed: come along, grab a drink, meet some interesting people. There'll be open networking, a business card bowl to make sure you leave with at least one new meaningful connection, and space for anyone who wants to share a current challenge or screw-up.
- 7:00PM — doors open, drop your card in the bowl, drinks and open networking
- 8:00PM — optional: share a current challenge or screw-up with the group (sign up at the door). Gareth will share something to get the ball rolling
- 8:20PM — networking continues until 9PM
Monthly at The London Art Bar. Limited to 50 spots.
This is the first event in what we hope becomes something really worthwhile. Help us shape what this becomes!
Hosted by Gareth Lewis, founder of Gareth Lewis Events and co-founder of PopUp Painting and The London Art Bar. Questions? hello@garethlewis.co
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Past events
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