TechEM

Tech East Midlands

Growth Founders Meetup

For East Midlands founders who are growing and scaling their startups.

Thursday 26 November 2026 · Venue TBC · Free

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Who it's for.

This one's for you if:

  • You're doing around £100k+ in revenue, or you've raised around £250k+
  • Your business is under three years old, or you've been pushing it hard for about that long
  • You're in the thick of go-to-market — pricing, first sales hires, pipeline that won't behave, a founder-led sales motion you can't get out of

Probably not yet if:

You're pre-revenue and pre-raise, or you're looking for somewhere to pitch. There'll be a better room for you — tell us what you're building and we'll point you at it.

What actually happens.

  1. Step 16:00 / 12:00 / 16:00Arrive. Drink in hand.
  2. Step 2+30 minsOne speaker. 20 min talk. Many useful lessons.
  3. Step 3+50 minsThe room gets involved. Bring the problem you're stuck on. Leave with ideas you can use.
  4. Step 4+90 minsStay as long as you like. Food and drinks are on us.

Created by TechEM

Until recently, the East Midlands was the only major economic region in the UK without a dedicated tech body.

We're building a regional tech ecosystem — through events, research, and partnerships with local grassroots communities and organisations.

More about TechEM→

The practicals.

Date
Thursday 26 November 2026
Time
TBC — decided by attendee vote, confirmed by 12 November 2026
Where
Venue TBC — details sent on confirmation
Cost
Free — food and drinks included

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Questions.

What if I don't quite meet the criteria?

Apply anyway and tell us where you're at. The criteria are there to keep the room useful, not to be a rope.

Can I bring my co-founder?

Yes, register separately.

Do I need to be making £100k+ yet?

The threshold is there to help keep the conversations relevant, not to exclude founders who are close to it. Tell us where you're at in your application and we'll be in touch.

Do I need to prepare anything before coming?

No formal preparation required. It's worth coming with at least one business problem or question you'd like to open up to the room — anything around sales, pricing, hiring, positioning, pipeline or growth.

Why is this an application rather than an open registration event?

We're trying to ensure the room is made up of growth-stage founders at similar stages in their businesses, working through similar problems. Applications help us keep the conversation useful for everyone.

Growth Founders Meetup

Thursday 26 November 2026 · Venue TBC · Free

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