Akcela Ventures

Want to start 2025 by streamlining your business? Of course you do, so come along to our event on synergising HR for start-ups on the 14th of January. HR can sometimes feel slow and cumbersome, if you feel that, then this is the event for you! Sign up today over on eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eZD_FJkc

Sync the City 2024 was a hugely successful event, but has it left you hungry for more start-up life? You're in luck! We're starting 2025 off with a Sync the City Next steps event, where you can find out how to turn your start-up weekend idea into a full business. You'll see what it's like to join the Norwich community and have the opportunity to speak to our experts in residence. So don't miss out, book your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gHwprxb8

The lights are up and it's starting to feel more festive in the Akcela office, especially with Matthew Hood in his dashing Christmas jumper! Owning a start-up can be all consuming, but working with an incubator can help prioritise your time effectively and give you the breaks you need to be at your best. Don't neglect yourself this season, and if you need support, reach out.

Merry Christmas team Clever Goose!

Are you thinking about what you want to surround yourself with in 2025? We certainly are and prioritising what's important to your personal and professional growth will be key. So we're opening the doors to all comers that want to be involved in a diverse, interesting and enjoyable community: the Norwich start-up scene. Why not make a great choice for 2025 now, and sign up by contacting toby@akcela.co.uk

What's your reason to smile today? This time of year, albeit festive, can be a little tougher with the early sunset and slightly naff weather, so remembering your reason to smile becomes all the more important. Our reason is the community we get to share, whether that's at work, in the coffee shops of the Lanes or at any of the multitude of events. Norwich really does have a thriving, mostly voluntary, start-up community and we're very lucky to be a part of it. Come and find out why, get in touch and join the growing community: email toby@akcela.co.uk

Do you look at a challenge and think "let's have a go at that"? Are you someone that thrives on risky but high reward environments? If you are, start-up life might be for you- you'll get every opportunity to take control of what you're working on and solve a problem that you care about. There's every opportunity to get involved with a community that strives for success together, as the Norwich eco-system continues to flourish and grow. So why wait? Now is as good a time as any, get in touch and make a positive change for 2025

What does next year look like for you? Probably a question you're really trying hard not to think about right now as we work through the last push to Christmas but we're sure it's somewhere at the back of your mind. Well future planning doesn't have to make you nervous or be something you push away. It might just mean you need a change, and what better change than taking control of your life, entering the start-up world and exploring all of the new opportunities. Solve the problem bugging you. Help the people you care about. Work on something you care about. If this resonates with you, drop us an email and let's schedule a coffee: toby@akcela.co.uk

Have you been checking out CleverGoose's social media recently?! If you haven't you've been missing out! One of the best parts of working with start-ups is the personalities of the founders shining through as they adapt to a sales & marketing strategy. The Geese are a perfect example of this with a tongue in cheek humour that takes HR and makes it fun. So don't miss out, head on over to CleverGoose, give them a follow and enjoy the content! If you want to see that humour live though, we've got founder C-J Green giving a talk about making HR work for founders on January 14th, so sign up over on eventbrite!

What makes Norwich special? Those that know will always be happy to tell you, involve you and open doors to a plethora of new opportunities. It's actually quite simple: community. Between those that give up their time to make networking events happen to the network of highly skilled professionals that offer mentorship and support to those starting their career, Norwich is blessed. There is so much more to this city than the first look, so dive in, get involved and be part of a community