
What we’re about
Meet and network with aspiring and already established entrepreneurs in East Midlands. We’re an in-person "entrepreneur and startup" enthusiast group hosting live speaking events on a range of interesting topics that all founders and business owners can relate to.
This is a group for anyone interested in building the next million-dollar startup, sharing insights from building your own venture, looking for potential cofounders or may be interested in joining a startup business, or maybe you just want to start your own business but don't know how?!?
Come to one of our meets to share tips and problem-solving techniques, get advice on your ideas, and bounce ideas off other entrepreneurs. Expand your network and find out about potential sources of funding, and get expert advice on how to build and growth-hack your businesses.
All skill levels are welcome!
Featured event

FREE Gold Pass Access to AI & Big Data Expo & TechEx Global
We’re pleased to share a community partnership opportunity for our AI professionals, business owners, consultants, and tech leaders.
We’ve secured a limited number of complimentary Gold Passes (normally £849) for members of our community to attend AI & Big Data Expo at TechEx Global London, one of Europe’s leading enterprise technology events.
AI & Big Data Expo is one of several innovation & technology tracks at TechEx Global in London. This is an extensive and high profile event with powerhouse speakers from Nvidia, Airbus, PepsiCo, Visa and many more, with many networking opportunities.
Your complimentary gold pass gets you access to the paid sessions and more for the whole TechEx event.
AND an opportunity to meet up with us for an in-person networking session in the Meetup Zone (10.30-11am 4th Feb).
Registration links are in our AI Professionals membership area.
For more details on the event:
AI & Big Data Expo
TechEx Global
IMPORTANT: For your complimentary Gold Pass, you need to be a member of our AI Professionals Network - free to join. The links to register for these complimentary passes are inside our membership area.
Upcoming events
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Prize Draw - Startup Exhibitor tabletop at TechEx/AI & Big Data Expo
Olympia London, 119 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 0, United Kingdom,, London, GBYour chance to WIN a StartUp Zone Exhibitor TableTop at AI & Big Data Expo/TechEx for 4-5 Feb, London.
As a community partner of AI & Big Data Expo/TechEx, we have one Startup Zone Exhibitor table top at the AI & Big Expo in Olympia, London on 4-5 Feb, to give away to one lucky member in a prize draw!
Want to position your Startup alongside some of the most influential names in the industry? Gain exposure to a highly targeted audience of potential clients, partners and investors at the AI & Big Data Expo in Olympia, London on 4 & 5 February 2026?
Full eligibility criteria below. The entry form is available exclusively in our AI Professionals membership area (free to join).
The dedicated startup zone at this expo is designed for emerging tech companies looking to showcase their AI and Big Data innovations to 8000+ industry leaders and investors.
If so, we want to hear from you... enter this exclusive Prize Draw (assuming you meet the criteria below): tell us about your startup and why you deserve this opportunity, in our featured post in the AI Professionals community membership area (Free to Join).
We will choose our winner based on your entry to pass on to TechEx (the organisers) - Good luck!!
Eligibility Criteria
Startups that meet the following criteria are eligible to enter this prize draw:
• You are a founder or executive of the company.
• Your company is bootstrapped or at the seed stage, with a maximum funding of £7.5 million.
• Your team consists of 20 employees or fewer.
• Your business develops or markets software or hardware within the technology sector.2 attendees
FREE Gold Pass Access to AI & Big Data Expo & TechEx Global
Olympia London, 119 Hammersmith Road, London, W14 0, United Kingdom,, London, GBWe’re pleased to share a community partnership opportunity for our AI professionals, business owners, consultants, and tech leaders.
We’ve secured a limited number of complimentary Gold Passes (normally £849) for members of our community to attend AI & Big Data Expo at TechEx Global London, one of Europe’s leading enterprise technology events.
AI & Big Data Expo is one of several innovation & technology tracks at TechEx Global in London. This is an extensive and high profile event with powerhouse speakers from Nvidia, Airbus, PepsiCo, Visa and many more, with many networking opportunities.
Your complimentary gold pass gets you access to the paid sessions and more for the whole TechEx event.
AND an opportunity to meet up with us for an in-person networking session in the Meetup Zone (10.30-11am 4th Feb).
Registration links are in our AI Professionals membership area.
For more details on the event:
AI & Big Data Expo
TechEx Global
IMPORTANT: For your complimentary Gold Pass, you need to be a member of our AI Professionals Network - free to join. The links to register for these complimentary passes are inside our membership area.2 attendees
Past events
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