Link Foundry is a private business network for entrepreneurs, investors and business owners. We meet Then talk to us here at Link Foundry.
Do you enjoy meeting new people and making meaningful business connections? Interested in meeting other business owners, sharing ideas with entrepreneurs or established firms? Want to do all this in an exclusive environment where attending business representatives are hand selected? We’ve created an exclusive private business network giving members the opportunity to meet like minded people. We’re
28/04/2014
GigaFare founder says, "Most people are capable of running a business, but are too hesitant to take the plunge. You have to just do it.”
On the runway to SUCCESS | City A.M. Annabel Palmer talks to Cristobal Lowery, founder of GigaFare, which aims to bring algorithmic trading to the airline industry
14/04/2014
Want to hear angel investor Matt Oguz's thoughts on investing in startups?
A Multi-Factor Analysis Of Startups | TechCrunch Every decision we make from what to wear to whom to hire requires a balance of multiple factors. Selecting a startup to invest in isn’t much different...
10/04/2014
TechCrunch video interview with Jive CTO Matt Tucker is pretty interesting...
Founder Stories: For Matt Tucker, A Life’s Work In Building Jive Software | TechCrunch Jive's CTO, Matt Tucker, is a pretty unassuming guy. If you didn't know him, you'd never know Tucker is a co-founder of the 13-year old company, which he..
07/04/2014
Here is a great lesson in perseverance - check out this interview with Pokeware co-founder Maryse Thomas
Playing the long game | City A.M. In 1997, Pokeware co-founder Maryse Thomas was convinced her idea had potential. It took over a decade for the world to catch up.
03/04/2014
10 Quotes to Get You Through the Marathon of Entrepreneurship These motivational nuggets of wisdom will help you persist during the ups and downs.
31/03/2014
Your Monday inspiration: Forbes Top 30 under 30: Social Entrepreneurs
Shiza Shahid, 24 - In Photos: 2014 30 Under 30: Social Entrepreneurs Cofounder, Malala FundWhen Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist daring to advocate for girls' education, was shot by the Taliban in 2012, Shiza Shahid, who had met Malala in 2009 at an Islamabad retreat focused on female education, got on a plane. She helped oversee Malala's medi...
30/03/2014
Are you a walking texter? This could be for you...
Apple Files Transparent Texting Patent To Help People Who Walk And Text | TechCrunch Sometimes it's the little things that matter. Like being able to carry on texting without walking into a tree. Apple apparently thinks so anyway. A patent..
24/03/2014
So what exactly was in the Budget 2014 last week for entrepreneurs? A few silver linings here...
Budget 2014 showed promise: But it lacked beef for entrepreneurs to really get their teeth into... YOU CAN’T please all of the people all of the time, particularly if you’re the chancellor of the Exchequer.
18/03/2014
If you're in the fortunate position of scaling up your startup into something bigger, this article has some great tips.
3 Ways To Keep Your Startup Fresh As It Matures As your company scales up from tens to hundreds of employees, having the right company culture can mean the difference between innovation and...
16/03/2014
What did you think of Bill Gates' Rolling Stone interview?
On startups: "Sure, half of the companies are silly, and you know two-thirds of them are going to go bankrupt, but the dozen or so ideas that emerge out of that are going to be really important..."
Bill Gates: It’s OK If Half Of Silicon Valley Startups Are “Silly” | TechCrunch Microsoft Founder Bill Gates doesn't worry that Silicon Valley is the home of billion-dollar texting apps and farming games. "Innovation in California is at..
11/03/2014
Anyone else wish they were at SXSW this week? Here is the full agenda to keep you up on the latest...
South By Southwest™ Interactive News | SXSW 2014 Written by Rory Burbeck | March 5, 2014MusicFilmInteractiveAnnouncementsSessionsChicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in Conversation March 11Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Michelle T. Boone, Commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, will be having a SXSW Conversation as part...
28/01/2014
It's true, we've been silent for a while and you might be wondering what ever happened to our next Link Foundry event?
Well, since the last event in November, the team have been hard at work on our own startups and so we've regrettably had to push the date of our next event forward by a bit. Rest assured, we'll be confirming the date of our next event with you all very soon via email.
Remember, we don't just connect startups at our events - between events, members can also enquire about introductions and we'll try our best to find someone relevant to connect with.
If you're not already a Link Foundry member and would like to be considered, you can Apply here: http://linkfoundry.co.uk/apply.html
See you at the next event!
the Link Foundry team