This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp which took place in June 2020. To get your ticket for our next MeetUp please visit virginstartup.org/eventsSince 2020, the world of business has been dealing with unprecedented levels of uncertainty. But does that mean we should wait until things feel more stable before getting a startup off the ground?This MeetUp explored what we can learn from businesses that started up in previous recessions, what new opportunities there might be now, and whether there is ever a ‘right time’ to start a business.Our host, Virgin StartUp Business Advisor and founder of Rebel Cook Club, Ben Keene, was joined by three founders to find out if not now, then when to start up.On the panel:Gabriela Hersham, founder of co-working environment, HuckltreeLucas London, founder of home decor brand, LickLucy Standing, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and founder at career change and job shadowing service, Brave StartsVirgin StartUp helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org.Thanks to the support from Virgin Money, we’re able to make our MeetUp events free to attend, providing thousands of early-stage founders with the support they need to start and scale businesses in the UK.Virgin Money are here to disrupt the status quo. They want everyone to have a much happier relationship with money. Through their brilliant colleagues, inspiring spaces and digital solutions they are doing everything they can to offer a life more Virgin. They provide a full range of banking products and services to help founders at every stage of their business journey.#virgin #virginstartup #virginmoney #ukbusiness #startups #coronavirus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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