#BusinessSpotlight on Alex Swaab of FIKA

Alex joined TableCrowd in August this year and already has three dinners under his belt! Most recently we met him for dinner with Howard Kingston, who shared key digital marketing tips for rapid business growth. We wanted to learn more about Alex and his business - Fika...   Explain your business in one sentence! Fika is an emotional wellness app aimed at mainstreaming emotional fitness through real anonymous conversations with real anonymous people.   What ...

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The case for face to face: a guest post by Matthew Bradley, Investor at Forward Partners

From across the table at our dinners, partnerships have been formed, new clients have been engaged, teams have been grown and new business opportunities have been discovered. Matt Bradley, Investor at leading UK venture capital fund Forward Partners, spills the beans on the "case for face to face" - a subject close to our hearts!   Matt Bradley is a regular speaker at TableCrowd dinners. He is generous with his advice and his ...

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10 interesting things I found out about Blockchain, cryptocurrencies & ICOs last night

Last night at TableCrowd, we welcomed Tory Norcross of Blockchain Rookies, who was tasked with the challenge of demystifying Blockchain over food and wine – as well as exploring with us the opportunities it brings. Cut to the chase, if you’re not sure what Blockchain is, try this video. Whilst my knowledge has gone from a low 2 to a high 6, I'm still definitely not the best person to explain ...

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The 10 types of investors you’ll meet when crowdfunding

I have two crowdfunding experiences - and over the years have met 100s of investors. I found that the investors you meet when crowdfunding fall broadly into ten categories. Some good, some not so good. If you’re crowdfunding, read on for a useful heads-up. If you have experienced crowdfunding, my views may resonate! If you invest in crowdfunding businesses and you identify yourself in one of the categories, this message is ...

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10 quick tips for a successful funding round

You've decided that you need to raise money! Growing some thick skin is a good start but read on for 10 other tips on how to successfully close your funding round.   1. Your deck. Know every last detail but don't always include it Expect it to take a long time to perfect your pitchdeck. It makes you think deeply about all parts of your business and pushes you to do more research ...

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