Launching in Lockdown: How to start a business in 2021

This is a recording of the Virgin StartUp MeetUp that took place in February 2021. Get your tickets to our next MeetUp from virginstartup.org/events.In the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a challenging time to start a business. But in challenging times, opportunities arise for founders wanting to make a difference. Opportunities to fix problems, innovate, adapt and grow. If you’re thinking of starting up, or are working hard to pivot your business, this MeetUp is for you. Our host, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Rebel Book Club, Ben Keene, spoke to three lockdown entrepreneurs to set out a clear plan of action for would-be founders contemplating starting up, and established founders looking to pivot. Featuring: Ayesha Pakravan, founder of custom hospitality business, The Plattery, and not-for-profit tackling food poverty, Vital Meals Hannah Adams, founder of launched in lockdown Pieces of the Puzzle, a sustainable, wellbeing-first puzzle company Roshanne Dorsett, founder of health and eco-conscious skincare startup, The GlowceryVirgin 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 #startups #lockdown #coronavirus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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