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Fighting for investment
Kicking off the night is entrepreneur Andrew Bowers, who turns the Den into a wrestling ring as he pitches North Wrestling – his live pro-wrestling events company.
Founded in 2016, the business hosts independent wrestling shows across the North East, combining high-energy entertainment with in-ring action.
The events showcase both emerging UK talent and international stars, with some performers having gone on to appear in WWE.
From body art to business art
Next up is Fiona Ritchie, creator of a vegan tattoo balm designed to soothe and protect both new and existing tattoos.
The Ink Balm was founded in 2023 and offers natural skincare products made from vegan oils and butters to help heal tattooed skin, reduce irritation and maintain colour vibrancy.
Each travel-sized, eco-friendly tin features artwork by a UK tattoo artist.
Firing up education
Reedah El-Saie steps into the Den with Brainspark Games, an educational app helping children learn through play.
Launched in 2019, the platform creates fun, curriculum-aligned games for ages 7 to 13, covering subjects like maths, English, science, climate, languages and art.
Available on both iOS and Android, the app aims to make learning interactive and engaging for young users.
Finding a flatmate – made easy
Closing the episode are co-founders Sophie Emler and Rebecca Moule with MatesPlace – a social app that helps renters find flatmates through friends of friends.
The platform looks to offer a safer, more personal alternative to traditional flat-hunting sites by letting users filter connections by “degrees” of familiarity, view mutual contacts and browse verified profiles.