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YOUNG FOUNDERS CONNECT

We're celebrating our 25th year anniversary with a special coming together of our community of young entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and get inspired by trailblazing founders & experts.

A Special Gathering of Young Founders

For the first time, Launch It is bringing together its supported young founders from its hubs and recent programmes all over the UK in one inspiring event.

 

It’s a celebration of vision, ambition, and growth — and a space to connect, share, and shape the future together.

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Ignite Your Vision

The event theme, Ignite Your Vision, is all about sparking inspiration and courage to dream big. Sessions will focus on practical steps to help young founders innovate, take action, and feel supported every step of the way.

Event Highlights

A Day of Inspiration & Action

Explore the day's activities aiming to inspire and empower the next generation of young founders.

Vision Wall & Shared Story

Kick off by adding your dream or business goal to the Vision Wall—a growing display of inspiration that evolves throughout the day.

"Your Voice Matters" Feedback Session

Share honest feedback and ideas for future support in a guided group discussions that encourages open, impactful conversations.

Keynote & Fireside Chat 

Get inspired by a young founder who turned challenges into success, offering real-world advice on creativity and perseverance.

Start-Up Simulation

Work in teams to tackle a hands-on, fast-paced business challenge—designed to simulate real start-up experiences.

Speed Networking

Engage in quick, meaningful 1-on-1 conversations with fellow founders. Throughout a 45-minute round, we'll spark connection, ideas, and collaboration.

Commitment Circle

Together, we'll write down one action to take post-event. This will be mailed back to you in a month as a personal accountability boost.

Meet Skyler Shah

Our Keynote Speaker

Skyler Shah is a trailblazing entrepreneur whose journey from homelessness to global leadership proves that your start doesn’t define your future. His story is one of resilience, creativity, and radical hope.

As Founder and CEO of Kind., Skyler is transforming learning and development with a human-first, impact-driven approach. He helps organizations move beyond tick-box training to achieve real, measurable change.

A purpose-led leader, Skyler gave his first TEDx Talk at 23 and continues to challenge success narratives for those from diverse and adverse backgrounds. Through initiatives like Launch It, he champions the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Supporting the Future of Enterprise

Young Founders Connect is supported by our event partner,  top strategic communications agency, SEC Newgate, and amazing organisations who support our work with UK young founders.

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Getting to the venue

SEC Newgate UK - LG Space & Hub

14 Greville St, London EC1N 8SB

Nearest tube station: Chancery Lane or Farringdon.

Nearest bus stops are:

  • Farringdon (Stops N & S)

  • Holborn Circus (Stops W & E)

  • Holborn Circus Fetter Lane (E & W)

For further inquiries, please contact your enterprise manager or email info@launchit.org.uk.

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