Following feedback from last month, we are going to try an open challenge workshop.

Creating business success is all about overcoming obstacles and challenges. They can land in many different ways. There's often multiple solutions that could solve them, and normally, you probably only know a few. The idea of this Open Challenge workshop is to bring out some real challenges and as a group, discuss them and share solutions. A great way of learning how to tackle things differently and finding innovative solutions.

We ask attendees to (optionally) supply a challenge and these will be curated into the event agenda.

It goes without saying that Chatham House rules prevail and we ask for all advice to come from founders who willingly share their own experience and thoughts.

Most people who have participated in similar style events say they went away with something new they hadn't thought of before, whether it was their challenge or someone elses. It's also great fun trying to find the most suitable solution for a business challenge.

After you add tickets and register your name and email there is another page allowing you to submit a challenge, if you have one.

Date: Friday 20 November 2026

Time: 11am to 1pm

It's free for equity founders to attend, and free for investors. There are no badges distinguising people. There may be a very limited number of spaces for sponsor service companies and for partner support organisations. Please get in touch if you are interested in coming, but aren't quite sure which category you are in.

We would like to thank Innovation Nursery (https://www.innovationnursery.com) again for sponsoring drinks and pastries.

1100hrs - Arrive and networking. Grab a drink in the cafe.

1130hrs - Fireside chat with Mark followed by Q&A

1300hrs - Aim to close by then, although may over run. Feel free to depart if needed.

There's free parking either in the 3hr zone or the longstay. If parking in the longstay please add your details to the parking tablet.

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