Celebrating 25 Years.
Shaping the Next 25 Together.
Honouring 25 transformative years of youth entrepreneurship.
Launch It celebrating in a big way with a special evening that brings together young founders, successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers from across the UK to showcase the impact of youth entrepreneurship and explore how to better support young people in building thriving businesses.
25 Years of Progress, Passion & Purpose.
Taking place on September 11, 2025, at the stunning Mercers’ Hall, one of London’s most historic Livery Halls, a fitting backdrop to mark 25 years of impact.
Guests will enjoy a lively fireside chat, a thought-provoking panel discussion, opportunities to connect with fellow changemakers, and the chance to support the ongoing work of Launch It and the young entrepreneurs we champion.
A Powerful Coming Together
We’re proud to have the support of the following trailblazers, whose involvement is helping make
this celebration even more memorable.
HOST
Naomi Kerbel
Leading business journalist
GUEST SPEAKERS
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Richard Farleigh
BBC Dragon, Angel Investor & Founder
Dr. Allison Gardner
MP, Stoke-on-Trent South
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Philip Salter
Founder, The Entrepreneurs Network
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Vicks Rodwell
Managing Director, IPSE
Duane Jackson
Serial founder/Launch It alumnus
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Plus other inspiring Launch It entrepreneurs!
Supporting the Future of Enterprise
Our anniversary celebration event is supported by top strategic communications agency, SEC Newgate,
Ideas Fest and amazing organisations who fuel our work with UK young founders.
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Donate to the Launch It 25K for 25 Crowdfunder
As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we're raising funds to kickstart the next 25 years and support more young UK entrepreneurs in the UK. Watch the video & help us reach our goal by donating now!
How else you can help
make a difference?
There are many ways you can support Launch It's work as a mentor, partner or funder.
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Discover how you can help shape the future of entrepreneurship in the UK and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and their communities.
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You can also support as an event sponsor. Simply email laura@launchit.org.uk.
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