A powerful forum with one objective - a new agenda for inclusive growth.

21 June 2025, Central London
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Founderfest is coming back

In a world where inequities are being exacerbated by increases in the cost of living, the climate crisis, and global unrest, we must not only break down barriers to innovation but support the founders, creators and changemakers shaping a more sustainable future.
Launched in 2018, Founderfest provides an opportunity for industry leaders to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network. It explores the crucial issues and opportunities facing growing businesses as they navigate towards a sustainable, diverse and prosperous future.
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CEO of Foundervine speaking at Founderfest opening
Man speaking at Founderfest
A panel session at Founderfest
A woman having a conversation with a man and laughing
A group of judges at Founderfest
Two woman networking and smiling
CEO of Foundervine speaking at Founderfest opening
Man speaking at Founderfest
A panel session at Founderfest
A woman having a conversation with a man and laughing
A group of judges at Founderfest
Two woman networking and smiling
CEO of Foundervine speaking at Founderfest opening
Panel sessions 2024
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How to Create Powerful Communities in the Startup Ecosystem
If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at our event!
How Founders are Transforming the Food & Drink Industry
If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at our event!
What Every Female Founder Needs to Know About Building a Lasting Brand
If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at our event!

Our speakers

Founderfest 2024 offers an engaging agenda showcasing compelling debates, workshops, fireside chats, and presentations led by inspiring leaders in the entrepreneurial landscape. If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at Founderfest 2024.
Elle McIntosh
Co-founder of Twipes
Ella Wales Bonner
Personal Growth Coach & Partner at Cornerstone VC
Debbie Weekes-Bernard
Deputy Mayor of London for Communities & Social Justice
Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE
Co-Founder of 10,000 interns
Amma Mensah
Founder of Reign Rum
Anthony Rose
Founder and CEO of Seed Legals
Varun Bhanot
Co-founder & CEO of MAGIC AI
Sami Abou Saab
CEO of ZigZag
Dorothy Chou
Director of Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind & Angel Investor
Elizabeth Ajayi
Director of AI-enabled business Capgemini
We would love to have you speak at Founderfest 2025
If you have an intriguing presentation topic or wish to contribute to a panel discussion, we welcome your application to speak at our event!
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Lloyds Bank

"Lloyds Bank are proud to be the headline sponsor of Founderfest 2023 and long-term partners of Foundervine. Supporting businesses is part of our core purpose of helping Britain prosper, and Britain can only truly prosper when there are equitable opportunities. Both Lloyds Bank and Foundervine recognise the real need to support and amplify diverse founders at the various stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Founderfest is a powerful forum to support inclusive growth and innovation, and in sponsoring the event we are helping to shape a more equitable future.”
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Tickets for Founderfest 2024

Tickets give you full access to the conference sessions, competitions with prizes up to £1000, and a goodie bag!

Founderfest 2024 in numbers

509
Registered attendees
61%
Female attendees
55%
Business founders
38
Expert speakers

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