Venue – Clockwise Liverpool, Edward Pavilion, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AF

14th May 2024

Public event – 9am-10.15am (networking from 8.30am)

Invite-only masterclass pods – 10.30am-1.30pm

FUEL is an innovative event created to fuel business growth for promising startups and scaleups.

Supported by Growth Platform and ClockwiseFUEL Liverpool is a two-part event which begins with a whistle-stop discussion of some of the big questions facing business. A panel of entrepreneurs and experts will share their insight and analysis on key areas including funding, people, export and planning for growth.

The event is now sold out

Part two of FUEL Liverpool is an exclusive, invite-only masterclass where a select group of businesses will gain direct access to the experts. The session will be split into dedicated pods – with each business participating in all pods, on a round-robin basis – and involve a deep dive on the subjects raised in the morning session with some of the most respected names in the world of business. With practical steps to overcoming challenges and maximising growth when building your business, topics include:

Funding

• How to become investment-ready

• The different types of funding available

• Identifying – & working with – the right investors

People

• Tips for recruitment, retention & performance

• Boosting diversity & inclusion

• How to add an ‘X Factor’ to your boardroom

Export

• Launching or selling your product into new markets

• Legal obligations

• Other considerations when expanding internationally

Growth planning

• Safeguarding intellectual property

• Transitioning from startup to scaleup

• Building an exit plan

Breakfast speakers/experts

Dean Ward, founder & CPO, Evoke Creative

Dean Ward, founder & CPO, Evoke Creative

Claire Lewis, co-founder & CEO, Baltic Ventures

Claire Lewis, co-founder & CEO, Baltic Ventures

Heather Gray, Clockwise

Heather Gray, director of sales, Clockwise

Matt Latham, co-founder, Circa 5000

Matt Latham, co-founder, CIRCA5000

Kathryn Bell, CEO, The Webinar Vet

Kathryn Bell, CEO, The Webinar Vet

Andy Kent, founder & CEO, Angel Solutions

Andy Kent, founder & CEO, Angel Solutions

Madina Barker, director and owner, CNC Robotics

Madina Barker, director and owner, CNC Robotics

Antony Shimmin, co-founder & CCO, Mycardium AI

Antony Shimmin, co-founder & COO, Mycardium AI

Kellie Noon, co-founder, Interkultura

Kellie Noon, co-founder, Interkultura

John Lucy, director of international development, HaulageHub

John Lucy, director of international development, HaulageHub

Louise Chapman, investment director, Praetura Ventures

Louise Chapman, investment director, Praetura Ventures

Raina Heverin, founder & MD, ReCulture; co-founder, SupplyWell

Raina Heverin, founder & MD, ReCulture; co-founder, SupplyWell

Simon Roberts, CEO, Heatio

Simon Roberts, CEO, Heatio

Mark Sykes, head of entrepreneurial business, BDO

Mark Sykes, head of entrepreneurial business, BDO

Alexandra Hatchman

Alexandra Hatchman, NED, board director & advisor

Justine Jenkins, positive action partnerships manager, Race Equality Hub

Justine Jenkins, positive action partnerships manager, Race Equality Hub

 

Businesses chosen to participate in the masterclass pods may be able to access follow-up support.

Interested potential sponsors can contact editor Jonathan Symcox at this email address.

The event will be chaired by award-winning executive editor Chris Maguire and will be featured in TechBlast and BusinessCloud.

Attendees’ provided contact details may be used for follow-up correspondence by BusinessCloud Publishing Ltd and sponsors.

Agenda

08.30am – 09.00am – Networking

09.00am – 10.15am – Breakfast panel

10.15am – 10.30am – Networking

10.30am – 11.10am – Masterclass pod #1 (funding/people/export/growth planning)

11.15am – 11.55am – Masterclass pod #2

12pm – 12.40pm – Masterclass pod #3

12.45pm – 1.25pm – Masterclass pod #4

1.25pm – 1.30pm – Summary & conclusions