A series of 'quick-fire' wellbeing talks, showcase, ecosystem networking, healthy food/drinks, and so much more.

In the fast-paced world of startups, self care is so easily left by the wayside. We're here to shine the light on YOUR wellbeing and give you the tools, tricks, and advice to take care of your energy, mindset, and longevity. We'll be welcoming a wide range of wellbeing-focused founders, and offerings to help you keep your wellbeing in check.

It's been quite a few years for all of us and at Startup Grind Scotland we’ve loved using our platform to bring people together to share ideas, spark conversation, and bring a sense of familiarity since we started way back in 2014. It's our 10th anniversary this year, so plenty of reasons to make it extra special.

Since 2014 we've hosted 100s of events with some of the most entertaining and inspiring speakers/startups from Skyscanner to Current Health, taken 30 startup founders and leaders to Silicon Valley and Helsinki on funded immersive trips, and done what we can to showcase the incredible things going on in the Scottish entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Speaking of which, we're delighted to be continuing our trend of alternative event formats. We'll be bringing you a series of 'quick-fire' wellbeing talks, healthy food/drinks, and so much more.

Event Highlights:

🔥 Quick-fire Fireside Chats:

Hear from a range of founders, wellness experts and much more as we bring together a wide range of experiences, expertise, and insights all designed to help you take care of YOU first. This is our 'anti-burnout' event, where we are tearing up the startup rulebook and putting your physical and mental health first.

🧘🏻‍♂️ Wellbeing Showcase

Meet some of Scotland's top wellness products and experts who will be exhibiting across the room as well as presenting a rapid-fire 'pitch' on stage.

🥙 Nourishing Food & Drinks

This will also be an alcohol-free event where we'll be serving a mix of healthy drinks and snacks throughout the evening. Think high fibre, healthy fats and vitamin-rich options.

🤝 Ecosystem Mixer:

Connect with fellow founders, investors, and industry experts in a relaxed but vibrant networking environment. Build valuable connections and explore opportunities to collaborate and propel your startup to new heights.

We are limited to 75 people in the room, so save your spot now, share with a friend, and get ready to put your wellbeing first.

Why attend?

- Put your wellbeing first & learn top tricks, tips, and more

- Hear from some of Scotland's top founders and wellness experts

- Catch up with friends and make new ones

- Free non-alcoholic drinks and delicious, healthy food

- Share an ask with the community

Agenda
5:30 PM

Doors Open

Come early to meet old pals and meet new ones! Coupled with delicious, healthy food, and non-alcoholic drinks.

7:00 PM

Welcome & Quickfire Accelerator Pitches

Intro about Startup Grind, Sponsors & Partners followed by quickfire 'wellbeing' pitches.

7:30 PM

Quick-fire Fireside Chats with Founders & Leaders

Action-packed fireside chats covering anti-burnout, wellbeing sessions, and a short Q&A to finish.

8:00 PM

Networking, Drinks & Nibbles

Wrap-up with networking over alcohol-free drinks & nibbles, before joining us at Maki & Ramen Fountainbridge to continue the conversation.

About Startup Grind

Startup Grind was founded in 2010 when our founder, Derek Andersen got some friends and fellow entrepreneurs together to crack the same problem they were all facing: the growing challenges of launching a company. What became clear was these obstacles were extensive and stretched far beyond their group. Their gatherings soon spurred a local startup movement that attracted founders and experts from every industry, all coming together to share their advice and inspirations for early entrepreneurs. Eventually, vibrant Startup Grind communities (“chapters”) began developing in Los Angeles, Tel Aviv, London, New York, Beijing, and many more.