Startup 54
University of Hertfordshire
A powerful forum with one objective, a new agenda for inclusive growth.
08 June 2024, 09 am | De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London
In a world where inequities are being exacerbated by increases in the cost of living, the climate crisis, and global unrest, we must not only break down barriers to innovation but support the founders, creators and changemakers shaping a more sustainable future.
We are back in 2024, providing an opportunity for industry leaders to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network. Delve into the possibilities of leveraging AI to sculpt the business landscape of the future. Uncover strategies for hypergrowth through ingenious innovation and discover pathways to level the playing field for overlooked founders.
Founderfest in numbers
500+
Registered attendees
59%
Female attendees
26+
Expert speakers
39%
Business founders
Start
Uncovering opportunity
The brightest new entrepreneurial ideas can come from anything, anyone, and anywhere. Programming for founders, funders, success stories and epic fails that make up launching a new venture.
Grow
Accelerating Growth
We seek to scale the ventures that are accelerating change. Tackling the crucial challenges facing our world as we navigate towards a sustainable, diverse and prosperous future.
Amplify
Changing the future
We are amplifying the voices of thought leaders, debating how we transform industry and forward new policy directions. We're creating a lasting forum for change.
I've been to a lot of tech events and this was honestly one of a kind. The networking felt genuine, the panellists were honest and the whole vibe was very authentic.
Dharrshy Shanthakumar
Strategic Relationship Manager, The City of London Corporation
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
