Building and managing a high-performing startup team

WHAT IS IT?

Transform how you lead, collaborate, and solve problems with your startup team!

In this interactive 90-minute masterclass, you’ll explore your personal problem-solving and decision-making style and how it shapes the way you work with others. You’ll uncover what helps or hinders collaboration under pressure, and learn how to adapt your approach to get the best from your team.

You’ll leave with practical strategies for improving communication, leveraging diverse strengths, and making faster, smarter decisions. Expect an energetic, hands-on session designed to help you lead with clarity and confidence as your startup grows.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This session is ideal for startup founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who want to build stronger, more collaborative, and effective teams.

You’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of your own problem-solving and leadership style
• Insights into how different styles influence team dynamics and performance
• Tools to flex your strengths and work better with others
• Strategies for building a balanced, high-performing team that thrives through change

By the end of this workshop, you’ll:
✅ Understand your personal decision-making style
✅ Learn simple, practical ways to support your team and make better decisions
✅ Leave with greater clarity and confidence about how to lead in a way that fits both your business and your personality

WHO'S DELIVERING THIS SESSION?

The masterclass will be led by Sam Steele, an Entrepreneur in Residence at City St George's university of London.

Sam Steele is a creative force who makes things happen. With a Masters in Business Innovation from Bayes Business School, she's built and led high-performing teams across media, hospitality, and AI innovation. As Managing Director of the National Centre for Creativity Enabled by AI, Sam managed £6.2m in funding and commercialized cutting-edge research. She co-founded and scaled a £4m food company, delivered major events including London 2012 Olympics, and spent 15 years in senior BBC roles winning multiple Sony Awards. Now Entrepreneur in Residence at CityVentures, Sam combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive results. She is a certified VIEW practitioner. 

WHO IS THE ORGANISER?

This event is brought to you by CityVentures, the startup hub for all entrepreneurs in the City of London. Our mission is simple: to give you the skills, knowledge, and opportunities you need to explore ideas, grow ventures, and build better businesses.

Through our events, programmes, and community, we make startup support accessible to everyone, because we believe entrepreneurship should be a driver of opportunity and social mobility. Whether you’re just curious or already building something, CityVentures is here to back your journey. More information and events at: www.cityventures.co.uk