Edinburgh Tech Meetup

The original Edinburgh Tech Meetup is back and booming. We have some interesting speakers, talks and games lined up with lots of time for networking. As per usual, complimentary food and drinks will be supplied courtesy of our sponsors, xDesign and Nine Twenty Recruitment!

Schedule:

5:30 - Doors Open (Networking) 🥤

6:00 - 6:10 - Introductions & Warmup Games 🎲

6:10 - 6:30 - Community Shoutouts & Pitches (announcements) 🎤

6:30 - 7:00 - Speaker Session & Q&A

7:00 - 7:05 - Closing Thanks 👏

7:05 - 8:00 - Networking Drinks (Pizza time) 🍕

8:00 onwards - Pub Drinks (The Chanter) 🍻

Ticketing reminder 🎫 - If you can’t attend, please cancel your booking to open up a spot for someone else. 🤗

If you’re on the waiting list - please note you are not guaranteed a spot.

The Detail:

Community Shoutouts - This is an open segment for anyone to say hello, mention that they are #hiring, looking for a new role, fundraising, searching for co-founders and everything else under the sun. Don't worry, the community is super welcoming and supportive!

If you’re looking to do a short demo (~2min) during the community shoutout segment, please contact one of the organisers.

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Investor Panel - We’re thrilled to announce our first investor panel for the September 2023 Tech Meetup! This special event will shine a light on the “investors perspective” when it come to startup fundraising. You’ll hear exited founders, a prestigious Angel syndicate and venture capital firm 😁

What will you learn?

We’ve collated a range of questions from the tech startup community to drill into the nitty gritty of fundraising. We’ll try and cover as many as we can 🤗

Investor Focus:

• When should you raise money? And, from what type of investor?
• How much money should you raise? And, how do you determine the right valuation?
• How important is tax relief to investors (SEIS and EIS)?
• What are the common misconceptions about investments? Do you need a business plan?

Founder Focus:

• What do you look for in a startup founder?
• What does good look like in a potential investment?
• What are the common mistakes that founders make whilst fundraising?
• What is the best pitch/approach you’ve heard and why?
• What single piece of advice would you give a founder fundraising?

Who is on the panel?

David Ovens - Joint Managing Director of Archangel Investors Limited (angel syndicate)

Amar Chauhan - Co-founder of Find Others and Duo Ventures (exited founder and investor)

Georgina Hollis - Co-founder of Find Others and Duo Ventures (exited founder and investor)

Mark Hogarth - Partner at Techstart Ventures LLP

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Networking Drinks - Based on community feedback, we’ve removed the lighting and 2nd talk in favour of more networking time. Come along to hang out with old friends and make some new ones!

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Want to get involved? We're always looking for potential speakers, collaborators, volunteers and sponsors - whatever your skillset, you can help the community. Feel free to reach out via Meetup, LinkedIn or chat with one of the organisers on the night!