Founders Forum Group

2024, you've been a busy one! 🎞️ From strengthening our presence in the MEASA, APAC, North American, and European regions to launching new initiatives to support founders at every stage of their journeys – welcome, Founders HR, Founders Comms, and Founders Health – this year has been one for the books! Looking ahead to 2025, we have even more to come. Expect new launches, global expansion, and drum roll please…our 20th birthday! 👀 🎂 A heartfelt thank you to our partners for making this an unforgettable year 🤝 🎬 Glimpse our 2024… Founders Keepers | Founders Law | Founders Makers | Miroma Founders Network | Tech Nation | London Tech Week | Founders Pledge | Centre for Entrepreneurs | Grip | Georgia Watson | 01 Founders | firstminute capital | Founders Factory | Carolyn Dawson | Brent Hoberman | Emily Miller | Rob McManus | Ellie Steel | Joseph Annandsingh | Lyndsay Summerhill | Marco De Novellis | Francesca Arese Lucini | Sean Lau #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #tech #innovation #founders #entrepreneurs  #unicorn #startups #scaleups

🌍 New for 2025, we’re delighted to introduce Landed, our first event fully dedicated to nature and biodiversity, taking place at the Barbican Conservatory in February 2025. Co-curated by environmentalist, model, and Founder of DIRT Charity, Arizona Muse, alongside Founders Forum Group and Tech Nation, this groundbreaking event is dedicated to advancing practical and scalable climate solutions while championing earth wellness. Landed will bring together global changemakers from business, industry, and government to explore: 🚜 Regenerative farming 👚 Conscious fashion 🥕 Food systems 🪴 Sustainable textiles 🧬 eDNA and biodiversity monitoring Expect inspiration, cutting-edge insights, and startup breakthroughs ready to tackle climate challenges head-on. Reach out to our Head of Climate, Sammy Fry to get involved.  Shoutout to Founders Makers for crafting the visual identity for Landed! #Landed #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #WeAreTechNation Carolyn Dawson | Brent Hoberman | Rob McManus | Ellie Steel | Emily Miller | Imogen Granger | Faraz Aghaei

As we wind down for the holidays, there's no better time to catch up on the insights that shaped 2024. From AI's impact on UK tech to celebrating leading women founders and exploring neurodiversity in entrepreneurship, our reports offer a mix of reflection and forward-thinking. ⏩ 📚 Dive into: ▶️ "100 Women Founders to Watch" with Institut auf dem Rosenberg https://lnkd.in/eaN_D6Jb ▶️ "How Big Tech is Nurturing European Innovation" with Spotify https://lnkd.in/e4MgvtYm ▶️ "Southeast Asia's Emerging Opportunities" with Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) https://lnkd.in/g64RCsqy And in partnership with Tech Nation ⭐ ▶️ "Beyond Returns - Venture and Growth Investing Fuelling Sustainability and Societal Change" with European Women in VC https://lnkd.in/eP4U4ujT ▶️ "UK Tech in the Age of AI" with Tesco, Dealroom.co, HSBC Innovation Banking https://lnkd.in/dBEiVRYc ▶️ "Disability & Neurodiversity in Entrepreneurship" with Motability Operations Ltd https://lnkd.in/e8EDDanj 💡 Pro tip: Save these for that quiet week between Christmas and New Year's – The perfect time to get inspired for 2025! Marco De Novellis | Francesca Arese Lucini | Imogen Granger | Ella Ross Russell | Johnny M. | Carolyn Dawson | #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #TechNation #HolidayReads #Innovation #Diversity #Entrepreneurship #WeAreTechNation

As 2024 draws to a close, Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem is finishing strong—hitting $454B and more than tripling in value over just five years! What's driving global tech unicorns to expand in this dynamic region? And more importantly, how are they succeeding? We spoke to top unicorn and global tech founders from Datadog, Signal AI, Airwallex, ELSA, Corp, and Tyk who shared invaluable insights on mastering SEA expansion: 🌏 Navigating SEA's diverse markets and cultures 🌏 Building cross-functional local teams beyond just sales 🌏 Leveraging government support for seamless expansion A key takeaway from the conversation: "There are still untapped markets within the SEA region that offer great potential." - Vu Van Find out how your business might tap in here: https://lnkd.in/eH73YNWX Olivier Pomel, Datadog | David Benigson, Signal AI | Jack Zhang, Airwallex | Vu Van, ELSA, Corp | James Hirst, Tyk | Marco De Novellis | Ella Ross Russell | Francesca Arese Lucini #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #TechExpansion #SoutheastAsia #Innovation #GlobalTech #StartupGrowth

It’s official - The GovTech Summit is back! Brought to you by Founders Forum Group and PUBLIC, this is where government and emerging tech unite to transform public services. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/dnRqdFa ➡️ Follow The GovTech Summit to stay up-to-date on key themes, speaker announcements, and more. Alexander de Carvalho | Adam Sticca | Lucy Huckle | Carolyn Dawson

🤔 Here's a striking paradox: Women founders are driving innovation across 20+ industries and have raised over $1.1B collectively, yet they receive only 10% of VC funding in Europe and 2% in the US. What's behind this disconnect? And more importantly, how do we fix it? We spoke to leading VCs Global Ventures, LocalGlobe, Openspace, and more who shared actionable steps on closing the gender funding gap which include:  🙌 Increasing Representation of Women in VC Firms  🙌 Addressing Unconscious Bias  🙌 Expanding Women-Focused Initiatives One thing that particularly stood out to us: “I see immense potential for female founders in sectors where innovation and impact intersect. These technology waves will take years to unfold, and we need women not only as researchers and engineers but also as operators, founders, and regulators to ensure these sectors are inclusive and innovative.” - Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, General Catalyst Read the full article to discover how we can transform venture capital to better support women founders: https://lnkd.in/ef9byrJ5 Noor Sweid, Global Ventures | Yvonne Bajela, LocalGlobe | Jessica Huang Pouleur Openspace | Priya Oberoi, Goddess Gaia Ventures | Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, General Catalyst | Marco De Novellis | Ella Ross Russell #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #VentureCapital #WomenInTech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #FundingGap

From AI drug discovery to regenerative medicine, longevity breakthroughs are accelerating. But who ensures these innovations reach society? 🤔 Meet 🤝 Tina Woods who will reveal how governments can accelerate the longevity revolution through policy and public-private partnerships at Founders Longevity Forum Asia. As Executive Director of the International Institute of Longevity, Tina bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical policy implementation. Her insights draw from multiple pioneering roles: 👉 Founder/CEO of Collider Health and Business for Health 👉 Healthy Longevity Champion for the National Innovation Centre for Ageing 👉 Co-lead of the Quantum Healthy Longevity Innovation Mission Join us 27-28th February, 2025 in Singapore as we shape the future of human health span and longevity. Register now: founderslongevity.co/sg NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity | Longevity.Technology | Sean Lau | Josie Hall | Andrea B. Maier | Phil Newman #FoundersForum #FFLongevityForumAsia #UnlockLongevity #entrepreneurs #startups #scaleups #founders #tech #healthtech #longevity #healthspan #biotech #health #innovation #WhereTheFutureUnfolds

Another incredible evening of insights and networking at our VC Drinks, hosted at the prestigious Spencer House in partnership with LIQUiDITY Group! 🥂 Building on the momentum from our #VCSummit earlier this year, we dove deep into the themes of risk-taking and resilience. The evening centred around "Gambling Man" - Lionel Barber's compelling biography of Masayoshi Son, one of the world's most influential yet discrete investors who has controlled assets worth $1 trillion through SoftBank Group Corp. over the past two decades. Sachin Dev Duggal, himself a SoftBank portfolio founder, led a conversation with Lionel on Masayoshi's journey around vision, scale, and the future of tech investment. The parallels between his approach and today's VC landscape made for fascinating discussions. Special thanks to Paul Brodie from Liquidity for setting the stage with opening remarks which framed our evening's dialogue. And we're just getting started - our next event is around the corner as we look ahead to shaping the future of VC in 2025. If you’re interested in joining get in touch at [email protected] A big thank you to everyone who joined us, and our partners at LIQUiDITY Group. Until next time! #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #VentureCapital #TechInvestment #FutureOfVC #Innovation

Big ideas need bold voices 🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Went to the stage at the Founders Longevity Forum Singapore, happening on 27-28th February 2025! Hannah’s journey is rooted in her passion for longevity and disruptive technologies that transform the human condition. As the founder of TruDiagnostic, she has spearheaded advancements in methylation-based age diagnostics, driving innovation in life extension and preventive healthcare. TruDiagnostic’s dedication to research is evident in its 50+ clinical trials and one of the largest private epigenetic health databases, with over 75,000 patients tested. Through her platform, Everything Epigenetics, Hannah continues to illuminate the profound connection between DNA regulation and health, making her a pioneer in epigenetic advancements. Join us to hear Hannah’s unique insights on how cutting-edge science is reshaping the future of health and longevity! 📅 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezQHjGYn #FoundersForum #FFLongevityForumAsia #UnlockingLongevity #entrepreneurs #startups #scaleups #founders #tech #healthtech #longevity #healthspan #biotech #health #innovation #WhereTheFutureUnfolds Phil Newman | Sean Lau | Longevity.Technology | NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity | Josie Hall | Andrea B. Maier

Exciting Updates from Founders Longevity Forum Singapore! 🎉 Last month, we shared a sneak peek of what’s to come, and now we’re thrilled to bring Founders Longevity Forum Singapore to life - 27th-28th February, 2025! Produced by Founders Forum Group, Longevity.Technology, and NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity – this event brings together global longevity leaders, clinicians, academics, and investors to explore breakthroughs and growth in this dynamic sector ⭐ Join us as these thought leaders share insights on longevity, health, and innovation! 🎤 Hannah Went | Co-Founder, TruDiagnostic 🎤 Tina Woods | Executive Director, International Institute of Longevity 🎤 Dr. David Luu, MD | Founder and CEO, Hearty 🎤 David Dodick | Chief Science Officer and Co-Chair, Atria Institute 🎤 Dr. Nicole Sirotin, MD DipABLM FACP | CEO, Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi 🎤 Dr. Jordan Shlain, MD | Founder and Chairman, Private Medical 🎤 Dr. Anna Erat (MD, PhD, IDP INSEAD) | Board Member and Longevity Expert, Faculty of University of St.Gallen (HSG) – Executive School 🎤 Mark Kramer | Professor of Internal Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) 📅 Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/ezQHjGYn and stay tuned for the next line-up! Phil Newman | Andrea B. Maier | Sean Lau | Josie Hall #FoundersForum #FFLongevityForumAsia #UnlockingLongevity #entrepreneurs #startups #scaleups #founders #tech #healthtech #longevity #healthspan #biotech #health #innovation #WhereTheFutureUnfolds