Ideas Fest

2024 has been a milestone year for me with a diary packed with speaking engagements and panels ✨ After years of being racked with nerves and a touch of imposter syndrome, I am reflecting on the fact that I feel like I finally hit my stride - phew! I realised I do actually enjoy them - especially if there’s a Britney mic and a comfy chair (bar stools are not my friend) 🎤 It’s funny how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone becomes not comfortable exactly, but less terrifying. This year, I embraced the ‘being comfortable with being uncomfortable’ mantra, and it’s paid off in ways I never expected 💥 If you’re hesitating to put yourself out there, consider this your nudge. Lean in; you might just surprise yourself 👊 #leadership #speaking #entrepreneurship #femaleinvestor #femalefounder

We’re thrilled to welcome Jo Tutchener Sharp, founder and CEO of SCAMP & DUDE, to Ideas Fest 2025! 🌟 After a life-changing experience in 2016, Jo turned her mission into action, creating Scamp & Dude—a B-Corp certified fashion brand that’s reshaping the industry for good. With bold designs stocked in Liberty and stores in Battersea Power Station, Edinburgh, and Marlow, Scamp & Dude champions purpose and impact at its core. ⚡ Alongside her fashion success, Jo’s background includes founding Beauty Seen, a leading beauty PR agency, and working backstage at The BRIT Awards for 15 years. Jo’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and building a business that truly makes a difference. Don’t miss her session at Ideas Fest 2025. 🙌 🎟️ 2nd release tickets available now!

Big news for Ideas Fest 2025! 📢 We’re excited to announce that Deepak Ravindran, an inspiring entrepreneur and co-founder of Oddbox, will be joining us on stage. 🍇 Deepak has revolutionised the food industry with Oddbox, a purpose-driven business tackling food waste by rescuing surplus and imperfect produce directly from farms. Under his leadership, Oddbox has grown into a £20m company, championing sustainability and conscious consumerism while supporting farmers and reducing environmental impact. Deepak’s journey is one of vision, determination, and leadership. He’s excited to share his story into scaling a purpose-led business, driving sustainability, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. 💡 Grab your 2nd release tickets today! 🎟️

Ideas Fest is one of those rare events that feels effortless yet deeply impactful. As Oli Barrett says: "It’s not the sort of place where you need to say what you do, and that is very refreshing. You can come and be whoever you want to be." Whether you’re looking to grow your business or simply connect with like-minded people, Ideas Fest is the place to be. It’s where connections, ideas, and a bit of adventure happen in the most unexpected ways! 💡 🎪

WOO! Excited to see you there James! 🔥

We’re thrilled to announce that Ideas Fest Encore will be taking place at the brilliant Babel Beerhouse in King’s Cross on 25th March 2025! Securing this venue means we can now accommodate more of you than we originally planned. 🥳 Here’s the exciting part: the first 100 people to grab a second release ticket for Ideas Fest 2025 will now get access to Encore at no extra cost. This event is packed with opportunities: By day: A co-working space perfect for those traveling into London. By night: Live music, talks, and plenty of networking with entrepreneurs, investors, potential clients and other Ideas Fest attendees. You’ll also get a sneak peek at what’s in store for the main event in September. ⭐ Remember, Ideas Fest encore is exclusively for those with an early bird ticket or the first 100 second release ticket holders. If you’re serious about growing your business, this is your chance to connect with like-minded founders and make 2025 your biggest year yet. Tickets are limited, so don’t wait! 🎟️

🚀 Calling all investors! 🚀 At Ideas Fest, we’re all about connecting brilliant minds. Next year, we’re looking to add more brilliant angels, VCs, and PE firms to our community. With 8,000+ applications across our programmes, we spot the next big things before they’re household names. Many applicants tell us if they’re raising and what they’re looking for, and with their opt-in permissions, we’re accelerating our matchmaking. Interested? Email us at awards@ideasforums.com with: • Your sector interests • Typical investment size • Sweet-spot criteria We’ll be in touch when we find great matches! 💡

Roll on September 2025! See you there Ginny Rennie. ⭐

Big news for Ideas Fest 2025! ⭐ We’re excited to announce that Lottie Whyte, an inspiring entrepreneur and co-founder of MyoMaster, will be joining us on stage. Lottie has reimagined the recovery industry with MyoMaster, building a £4m business from a kitchen-table prototype. Alongside her husband, Joe, she’s on a mission to create the global home of physical optimisation, offering cutting-edge recovery solutions for athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike. Lottie’s journey is one of resilience, innovation and ambition. We're excited to hear her story, offering fresh insights into scaling a business, disrupting an industry and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. 🙌

Big news for Ideas Fest 2025! We’re excited to announce that Verity Bowditch, a passionate entrepreneur and founder of Pilates with Verity, will be joining us on stage. ⭐ Verity has built a global community around the transformative benefits of Pilates with her subscription-based app. She also brings a wealth of entrepreneurial experience from co-founding Clean Kitchen Club, where she successfully secured investment, to launching V’s Founders Club, a platform dedicated to supporting and empowering fellow entrepreneurs. Verity’s journey reflects the highs and challenges of building impactful businesses. She’s passionate about sharing her experiences, offering insights into resilience and growth. 🔥