GetSet Connect Conference 2023: Start, Fail, Scale: How to grow a business

YTKO Grouphas launched its award winningGetSet for Growthservice across the Solent, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and HM Government. Funding also comes from the University of Portsmouth, Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council. The GetSet Solent programme is for established businesses who have the opportunity and ambition to grow, but who need some focused, high quality support and/or investment readiness to enable them to access finance or funding, in order to unlock and achieve their potential.GetSet Solent is focused on assisting business growth, competitiveness, productivity and profitability in the region.  We aim to help businesses improve their leadership and management skills, strengthen their business growth models, strategies and value propositions, build their sales pipelines, and transform their abilities to generate greater interaction with prospects, and accelerate their conversion rates.We help businesses address the two biggest barriers to growth faced by SMEs across the UK and Europe: business development (sales and marketing) and access to the right growth finance for their business. Our range of support services include workshops and masterclasses, 1:1 intensive coaching, networking events and access to the interactive learning platform,GrowSmart.

GetSet Solent

Start, Fail and Scale: The secret to building a  growth business is a conference and exhibition delivered by GetSet Solent.

Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton

Sales have ended for this event. Please email Charlotte.howden@getsetforgrowth.com to be added to the waitlist.

With the conclusion of our program approaching in June 2023, we aim to make a lasting impact by organizing a grand event that brings together our clients and stakeholders. Our goal is to celebrate the achievements of businesses in the region and offer our clients a valuable learning experience through insights shared by top industry leaders and speakers.The theme of the conference is Start, Fail and Scale: The secret to building a high growth business. The conference will also host an exhibition for businesses to showcase how GetSet clients are leading the way across sectors in the Solent region with their innovative products and services and will provide ample opportunity for networking and conversation building. Primarily an event for GetSet Solent clients, businesses and entrepreuneurs who are not enrolled on the programme will be able to attend, but as places are limited this will be on a first come first serve basis. We have an incredible line up on the day with speakers from across industries and sectors. Details on speakers will be released shortly.Full agenda is in the agenda tab.This is an incredible opportunity to network, meet suppliers and connect with Solent businesses and we have some incredible speakers lined up tohelp you continue to grow!Book now to avoid disappointment.Please note that parking is free. All refreshments and lunch will be provided as part of your ticket. -----Fully funded, this conference is being delivered as part of the GetSet Solent programme, which is a two-year business support programme part-funded by the European Union. GetSet Solent offers specialist, free support to help businesses with the potential and ambition to grow, through a range of workshops, 1:1 support and access to a grant programme.Please ensure that you are located within the Solent region by clicking <a href="https://www.getsetforgrowth.com/solent/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> before booking your session as only eligible businesses can participate in the programme.The GetSet Solent programme will end at the end of June 2023.

GetSet Connect Agenda

Registration & Networking Exhibition Tea & Coffee and pastries 

Welcome and setting the scene with GetSet Solent Programme Director 

This session is moderated by Phil Kemish, an award winning brand expert, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur who has spent the last 20 years building global brands, scaling businesses and helping to shape culture. Having started, failed and succeeded in helping to create high impact companies such as GRM Daily, The Rated Awards and Disrupt marketing one of the UK’s pioneering social content and influencer agencies which was acquired in 2018 by the Tomorrow Group. Phil is currently the co-founder and CEO of sustainable tech brand reboxed® - the world's first B Corp certified tech recommerce platform, that makes buying, selling and financing used and refurbished tech better for people's pocket and the planet. Launched in 2019 the circular economy brand has grown 10x, reaching over 10,000 reboxers and hit £2m in revenue within 18 months. Phil will moderate this session and guide our panellists through some important questions and discuss their learnings and their failings, openly!

Session 1: Start, fail, scale: The founders secrets to building a business

Networking & Exhibition Coffee Break 

Speakers in this session: Amy Harper - Evelyn Partners will present: "Is your business investor ready?" Paul Lovesy - AdSmart from Sky will present: "Targeted Advertising, Massively Powerful - Learn more!" Tomasz Dyl - GottaBe! will present: "Unlocking Growth: Diverse Strategies for your business Anthony McCrossan - Cyclevox & Voxwomen will present: "The power of your community to fuel business growth".

Session 2: Breaking through: Innovative approaches to scaling your business 

Networking Exhibition & Lunch 

Paula is no stranger to heroic journeys as she has yacht raced RTW, cycled across 16 countries, paddled the Mekong and skied full distance to the South Pole. She’s also just returned from volunteering in East Ukraine with www.siobhanstrust.uk. Paula will be talking about her heroic journey to the South Pole – including her own ‘Start, Fail and Scale’ expedition experiences, and also sharing some of her Adventure Psychology ‘Hero’s Journey’ with the chance for Q&A.

Session 3: Motivation hour 

Closing remarks & end of conference 

Final Networking Exhibition Coffee Break 

Speakers 

Sach Kukadia is a serial entrepreneur, non-executive director, chairman, board advisor and angel investor. He launched his first start up, SecretSales.com at the age of 22 and over a period of 10 years, raised £18m through leading Venture Capital Institutions and drove annual sales of £48m. In 2015 SecretSales was the 68th fastest growing company in the UK as awarded by the Sunday Times. ------------------------------------------------------------- In 2015 SecretSales was the 68th fastest growing company in the UK as awarded by the Sunday Times. He eventually sold the business to a London based Private Equity firm in 2017. In October 2021, Sach launched 7879, the first sustainable luxury jewellery house to offer items made from bullion and sold transparently in real time by gram. In May 2022 the business raised £6m seed investment from Anglo American and RM ventures. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Sach Kukadis - Serial Entrepreneur, Non-Executive Director & Angel Investor

Just Move In is a Bournemouth based scale-up making it easier for people to move home, whether they’re renting or buying. Their platform streamlines over a dozen essential home setup services, including insurance, making one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do a little bit nicer. They’re a team of 50+ people, have processed 100k moves in the last 12 months, and have raised over £7m to date from angels and VCs. They are passionate about having a positive impact and achieved their B Corp certification in 2018. This plays a key role in how they operate and wherever possible recommend ethical products and services.

Ross Nichols, Just Move In, Co-Founder

Highly experienced capital raising veteran with a proven track record and success to date including: Fuel Ventures Fund, Velocity, Capdesk, Outfund, Distributed, Feel, bOnline Founded Creo Invest, an investment brokerage company, based in London. Put simply - I raise capital for companies and VC Funds (mainly tech) through my ever growing network of investors globally. USPs: Sheer determination and 'hustle' - ensuring my clients are put in front of the right investors who can do the deal Building deep relationships with investors globally Through my knowledge of the market and success to date, I know how to shape a deal ensuring my client gets the best terms. A target driven entrepreneur with a go get it attitude, who goes the extra mile to get the job done. I've been featured on Dragons Den and in the media. My first book 'Go Get Him' reached no.2 in the Irish book-charts.

Avril Mulcahy, Capital Raising Veteran, Creo Invest 

Amy has excellent commercial insight gained over 20 years working with growing SMEs. She has experience of working in both professional practice and in industry, supporting businesses on their growth journey to ensure business decisions are made based on accurate financial information. She advises on efficient accounting and operational processes, using automation where possible, and assists with fundraising and strategic decisions, often acting as an outsourced Finance Director. A qualified Chartered Accountant, heading up a team of accountancy professionals at Evelyn Partners in Southampton, Amy works across a variety of sectors, including technology, retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, property and hospitality.

Amy Harper, Head of Business Outsourcing, Evelyn Partners

I partner with businesses of all sizes, global to local, national to niche assisting them with reaching their target customers in the world’s most powerful media TV, presenting them the opportunity to leverage their business, service or message through the Sky Brand and our partners. Joined Sky to launch targeted TV product AdSmart nearly 10 years ago, I have since worked with over 300 local and niche businesses. Previous business life I have started, grown, and sold businesses plus failed at one or two along the way too, which in my opinion is the best business learning you will ever get. My goal is to share my knowledge and assist businesses with their growth through effective advertising solutions.

Paul Lovesy, AdSmart from Sky 

Tomasz started GottaBe! aged 17 after identifying a gap in the market. As a Polish national Tomasz always felt that UK media didn’t represent him or resonate. He therefore set up a mission to educate, encourage, and empower brands to reach diverse audiences throughout the UK. Today GottaBe! is one of the pioneering agencies in this space, in 2022 winning Marketing Campaign of the Year and in 2023 winning Independent Agency of the Year.

Tomasz Dyl, Founder, GottaBe!

Anthony McCrossan is the founder of Voxwomen.com, a media business focused on the fast growing sport of women’s cycling. The site offers visitors blogs, podcasts, events, a virtual club, access to performance projects as well as daily news and information. The business is focused on building a global community with an ambition to inspire more women to ride bikes and grow the fan base of the sport. With a background as a Television and Event Commentator including hosting events at 3 Olympic Games, Anthony’s media background supports the business focus and ambition.

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