SETsquared Bristol’s record diversity and inclusion figures in 2020
University of Bristol multi-award-winning tech incubator, SETsquared Bristol, has seen its 80 startup and scaleup companies establish record leadership diversity. In 2020, women made up 45% of SETsquared Bristol company founders/CEOs, and people from a BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) background made up 23%, an increase of 66% and 21% respectively from 2019. These figures […]
How To Look At Your Company Like An Investor
By Stephen Bennington, Founder and Director of Krino Partners Not all investors are equal. They each have different expectations and require subtly different information to be able to make a decision. So how do you know what kind of investor is best for your company? Stephen Bennington, Founder and Director of Krino Partners, runs workshops […]
How to turn a good idea into a successful product
By Rhian Jarman On 30 April 2020, Dr. Steve Kitson, CEO of IMPAX Consulting, ran a workshop for SETsquared Bristol to help attendees understand the steps involved in developing a product and bringing it to market. In a career that spans academia, multinationals and startups, Steve has developed technology ranging from quantum optics to plastic […]
Big success is all about every small decision
By Steve Edwards, Interim Centre Director It appears Aristotle got in first with the quote “the sum is greater than its parts”, which shows that his truism has stood the test of time and also highlights the first mover advantage when bagging the best quotes. SETsquared Bristol have recently released performance results from 2019. The […]
Seven key questions to make an impact in business
By Greville Commins, Entrepreneur in Residence Whenever you want to communicate to someone, in business, time is short because in modern life most people’s attention spans are short. We have a story to tell, to succeed we need to gain their interest as soon as possible in our story flow. It helps to have a […]
Back Her Business
On 26 November, SETsquared Bristol ran a panel discussion to launch a free Back Her Business pre-incubation programme, in collaboration with NatWest, to help women-formed businesses (including tech, tech enabled and non-tech businesses) access world class business support. Paul Forster, Community Manager at SETsquared, introduced the Back Her Business initiative, citing the Alison Rose Review […]
Finding Investment
Greville Commins, Entrepreneur-in-Residence SETsquared Bristol Question I have a high fashion brand and have been featured in many top UK publications. Many influencers have worn my products but right now my biggest challenge is finding investment. What can I do…I want to scale up but finance is hindering me? – Bristol Brand Owner Answer Firstly, […]
Top tips to jump start your business plan (with more than an idea)
By Rhian Jarman, Marketing and Events Coordinator, SETsquared Bristol On 17th July 2019, SETsquared Bristol ran a free ‘Jump start your business plan’ community workshop at Barton Hill Settlement, with funding from The University of Bristol. Aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up Founders, with businesses ranging from consultancies, arts and social enterprise, were treated to an informative, […]
SETsquared Breakthrough Bursary
SETsquared Bristol welcomes three ‘Breakthrough Bursary’ businesses into its world-class incubation programme •SETsquared Bristol launched its ‘Breakthrough Bursary’ in February to help support Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) entrepreneurs access tech business support through the incubator •Chisel Robotics Ltd, Cyber Scholars, and NORTHSTAR™ have been awarded bursaries •The three placements fund 75% of SETsquared […]
Issue.7
Mogul Magazine Issue.7 Contents Ciara & Russell Wilson – #CoupleGoals Ms.Banks, Lady Leshurr & Lioness – Slay Queens The History Of Carnival St Pauls Carnival 2019 St Pauls Carnival x Bristol Food Connections – Eat The Beat All they wanted was a faster horse! Answers Your Questions! Digital Business Surgery House Of Fenty Love Blooms […]
