Overview
Whether you work for a small business or want to start your own brand, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn from some of the UK’s most passionate entrepreneurs and marketing experts. During this inspirational masterclass, you’ll learn how to scale your business, hire fantastic staff and ramp up your marketing. Plus, you’ll receive tips to prepare you for the practical and psychological challenges of growing a startup into a thriving business.
Our expert panel includes Melanie Minetti from automobile manufacturer Kia Motors, Cassandra Stavrou from food business Propercorn, Will King, co-founder of King of Shaves and Simon Hill, co-founder of Wazoku, a leading idea management company. Sign up now to be in with a chance of winning a place on this fantastic free masterclass – with a bit of guidance from our enthusiastic speakers, you never know how successful your business could be…
All tickets are free of charge and will be allocated on a lottery basis. Sign up below to be in with a chance of winning a place
Speaker profiles
Melanie Minetti is the channel marketing manager for Kia Motors in the UK. She works on the company’s marketing strategy and communications, and previously worked in ad agencies on integrated campaigns for many global brands. Browse the Kia Fleet partner zone on the Guardian here.
Simon Hill is the co-founder and CEO of Wazoku, an innovation software company. He’s also entrepreneur in residence at INSEAD business school. In 2014, he won the Guardian SME Leader of the Year award. He was also noted as a top 15 influencer in crowdsourcing in 2013 and 2014. Find out more about Wazoku on their website.
Cassandra Stavrou is the co-founder of PROPERCORN, a food business selling gluten-free popcorn. Since launching in Google headquarters in 2011, PROPERCORN has emerged as one of the UK’s fastest-growing brands. Cassandra has mentored through Warehouse’s Women to Watch initiative, Marie Claire’s @work live and has participated in TED events. Find PROPERCORN on Twitter here.
Will King created the King of Shaves brand following redundancy in the early 1990s recession. The company creates razors, blades, shaving gels and oils, and offers subscription shave plans. In 2014, King of Shaves celebrated its 21st anniversary, with more than seven billion lives ‘shaved’ worldwide. Find out more on their website.
Details
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2015
Times: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Event capacity: 100
Ticket price: Free
