Founders guide to personal branding: A step by step process for building and profiting from your social media following
Personal branding is a great way of building trust with your audience. We’ve seen a huge rise in startup founders running their business and developing a personal brand on the side. If you haven’t built a personal brand before, it can be a little difficult to know where to start. We’ve spoken to experienced founders […]
11 tips to help you kickstart your personal branding journey
Personal branding – building your unique professional identity online – is a great way of building your social media presence while running a startup. As a founder, having an online presence can make a huge difference. Building a personal brand is a lengthy process, but it can make a big difference to your network and […]
17 wellbeing resources and tools for startup founders
Health and wellbeing is essential to happiness and productivity, especially when it comes to running your startup. But when you’re a busy founder, wellbeing can often get placed on the backburner. A survey by CIPD found that 27% of organisations with a health and wellbeing strategy reported improved productivity, and 46% claimed improved employee morale […]
Startup founders share seven health and wellbeing routines that keep them thriving
We know that running a business is time consuming and can be difficult to manage. That’s why we’ve taken the time to speak to experienced startup founders and put together a guide full of wellbeing tips to help you navigate life’s ups and downs while managing your startup. On average according to Gallup, 62% of […]
Data Duopoly: Adapting to promote sustainable travel and net zero
Data Duopoly uses data and AI to connect spaces, places and people together, by giving companies insights about how customers are using their services. Originally created to solve overcrowding issues at tourist attractions, The Pitch alumni Data Duopoly has pivoted its focus to how its technology can improve and promote the use of sustainable transport […]
WagIt: The online booking platform making life easier for dog owners
WagIt is an online booking platform that helps dog owners find pet-friendly places in just a few clicks. Founder Nadia Leguel was a regional finalist in The Pitch 2022, impressing our judges with her confident pitch and sector experience. Since then, Nadia has been keeping busy. From appearing on Dragons’ Den to hosting her own […]
Financielle’s no-press-release approach to winning PR
Public relations (PR) can be tricky to get right. On a recent episode of our Seed Stage podcast, we spoke to a founder who’s discovered a winning formula. Laura Pomfret founded Financielle in 2018, alongside her co-founder and sister Holly Holland. Financielle helps women take control of their money through expert content, intuitive tools and […]
How to raise money through crowdfunding with Betmate and Seedrs
Crowdfunding is a popular and often successful funding route for startups – but is it right for you and your business? On a recent episode of our Seed Stage podcast, we spoke to three experts who know what makes a great crowdfunding campaign. Betmate is a startup on a mission to make betting fairer, more […]
Practical tips solopreneurs can use to reduce stress and improve wellbeing
If you’ve taken the leap and started your own business, life as a solopreneur can be difficult. Before stress levels reach an all-time high, it’s time to start prioritising your wellbeing to ensure your business succeeds. Here are some practical tips you can use to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing. Pinpoint where your stress […]
The tech you need to upgrade your social media presence
In today’s digital world, having great visuals is an essential part of your social media strategy. With attention spans becoming shorter and competition fiercer, you need to make sure that all your social content is of the highest standard, or people will simply scroll past. While relying on your trusty phone is perfectly fine in […]
