Founder's Friday

Newcastle NatWest Accelerator

A monthly showcase of NatWest Accelerator founders – connect, learn, and collaborate with the community driving innovation

The Lumen, Floor 4

Founders Friday | NatWest Accelerator Community SpotlightWhen: Second Friday of every monthTime: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMJoin us for Founders Friday, a monthly showcase led by the NatWest Accelerator Community.Speaker 14th November: Alex Head The Unseen Risk in Every Business - Further details belowThis is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible founders driving innovation and impact across industries.Each session features a dynamic mix of:<ul><li>Founder Spotlights – Hear directly from entrepreneurs as they share their journeys, challenges, and wins.</li><li>Talks &amp; Panels – Gain insights from thought leaders and industry experts.</li><li>Interactive Workshops – Learn new skills and explore fresh ideas.</li><li>Networking &amp; Collaboration – Meet fellow founders, mentors, and supporters in a relaxed and welcoming environment.</li></ul>Whether you're pitching your business, looking to learn, or simply want to connect with like-minded innovators, Founders Friday is the place to be.Bonus: Attendees are welcome to stay and hot desk in the accelerator space afterwards – keep the conversations going and make the most of your day!Reserve your spot now and be part of the movement.Speaker 14th November:Alex Head - Specialist Financial Adviser at Bespoke Financial WellbeingAlex is a specialist financial adviser at Bespoke Financial Wellbeing, a consultancy dedicated to delivering tailored protection solutions for business owners and their teams.With a background in personal and family protection, he now helps North-East directors, SMEs, and growing enterprises safeguard their people and profits through services including shareholder protection, income protection, and relevant life cover.He is also an advocate for Private Medical Insurance as a key tool for attracting and retaining talent. Passionate about putting people first, Alex works to create resilience, confidence, and long-term protection strategies for the businesses he supports.Join Alex for a thought-provoking talk, designed to educate the audience and challenge their thinking and make resilience as aspirational as growth.Key Point's Alex will cover:<ul><li>The adrenaline of business life vs the fragility behind it</li><li>What happens if you or a co-founder becomes ill, unexpectedly</li><li>The ripple effect on staff, investors, and families</li><li>Simple steps to build financial resilience into a growing company</li></ul>Q&amp;A - Time for Audience Questions DisclaimerAll information used in this presentation you are registering for is produced for information purposes only and is for the sole use of the attendees at thepresentation.Whilst we feel this topic is beneficial to business owners, the views expressed are not intended to be and should not be viewed as individual advice or as a recommendation by Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, Ulster Bank, or any third party. You should seek independent advice in respect of issues that are of concern to you.To the maximum extent permitted by law we expressly disclaim all representations, warranties, or assurance of any kind, expressed or implied, that are made tothe accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this presentation and do not accept any obligation to update or correct any information contained herein.During the event photographs may be taken on behalf of the host with a view to posting on social media to promote services offered to customers. If you do not wish to be included in the photographs please notify us.For the avoidance of doubt Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest Bank/Ulster Bank does not produce the materials for all presentations. This disclaimer applies equally to any materials or presentations produced by a third party.By registering for this event you agree that you have read and expressly agree to the use of your personal data submitted as part of your event registration byEventbrite in accordance with their:• Terms of Service:(https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/251210/eventbrite-terms-of-service/),• Data Processing Addendum for Organisers (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/429030/data-processing-addendum-for-organizers/); and• Privacy Policy (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/help/en-gb/articles/460838/eventbrite-privacy-policy/), which Eventbrite may update from time to time.

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