The company previously known as ‘Yena’, Dffrnt introduces you to its free founder & creator meetups!
Their classic format remains for the Bristol events with Dffrnt founder Ash Phillips hosting a casual networking atmosphere at the original home of Dffrnt’s very first meetup – The Square Club.
This event is free for all thanks to Dffrnt members (join here: dffrnt.so/benefits), our partners (dffrnt.so/partners), and the generous venue.
No dress code (please wear something though). Drinks sold at the bar.
Want more from Dffrnt? Join here.
Join us for our next instalment of Smart Cookies, “Inside investment: What they don’t tell you about raising money”. Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking funding for your business or an investor looking for promising opportunities, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and strategies for navigating the investment landscape effectively.
Topics to be covered include:
Our expert panel:
Briony Phillips – A connector, facilitator, and problem-solver. After seven years supporting the startup and scaleup community in Bristol and Bath, she is now consulting across a variety of projects. She has been working to increase the flow of equity funding into companies in the region since 2017 and is a scout for Ada Ventures. One example of her work is the www.techforgoodbb.com map which she created with Rocketmakers to raise awareness of the Tech for Good business community locally.
Dr Henry Crosby PhD – Co-founder and CEO of Martello, a database for conveyancing search providers. Martello has been trading for 4 years, raised £2.3m, and is growing it’s revenue by 2.8x month-on-month. Henry also began a small angel network in the southwest of England to support local entrepreneurs. Henry began his career as a data scientist building platforms such as NimbusMaps, and Carterwood Analytics. Henry also has a Ph.D. from the Warwick Institute of Sustainable Cities, before becoming a research fellow for Global Sustainable Development also at the University of Warwick.
Amy Newton – An entrepreneurial CFO dedicated to inclusively supporting businesses. With over 20 years of experience raising capital from angels, VCs, and PEs, Amy has made significant contributions to the business world. They founded a successful sports retail chain and is currently the Founder of Newtons Theory and Inclusive Angels.
Jon Bonnick – Co-Founder of Angel Investors Bristol, has a rich background as a software developer and consultant for Microsoft UK. With a focus on using software to create competitive advantages, Jon makes angel investments in the UK and USA. Previously a Co-Founder of The Better Mortgage Company, Jon is committed to supporting local business growth through AIB’s network of angel investors.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with fellow entrepreneurs! Join us for an insightful discussion on Wednesday 11th September at Engine Shed from 6-8pm. As always, pizza and drinks will be provided!
Get your tickets now!
Step into the world of TV writing with our “Be a TV Writer for a Day!” workshop in Bristol. Perfect for aspiring writers and creatives, this immersive experience offers a behind-the-scenes look at the art of television scriptwriting. Led by Elena, an industry expert with over 15 years of experience working with Disney, Nickelodeon, and Netflix, you’ll explore the entire writing process—from developing original concepts to crafting compelling characters and perfecting your pitch.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on workshop provides the tools and insights you need to bring your stories to life. Join us for a day of creativity, collaboration, and inspiration, and take the first step towards your TV writing dreams!
£60 per ticket – read more below!
AI Fundamentals provides you with a solid foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) concepts, techniques, and applications. Through hands-on activities and expert insights, you’ll gain the skills needed to understand and apply AI in various contexts.
You’ll learn how different AI applications are transforming a variety of industries and how to critically evaluate AI technologies and their implications.
This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about AI. It will take place on Friday 20th September and Friday 27th September, 10am – 4pm online. Tickets are £199 per person and you can find out more below!
This one-day interactive workshop with The Industry School delivers immersive training for anyone project managing marketing projects. Using our process framework, a real case study and project documentation, attendees complete exercises at each phase of the project cycle from scoping to evaluation.
This problem based learning is a great method for project management training. We present a problem that needs a resolution – a key skill for any Project Manager.
Attendees leave armed with new skills, feeling confident and ready to lead projects.
What you’ll take away:
Who should attend:
About Ben Willmott, Trainer
Ben is an experienced project management, digital delivery and agile lead. He’s worked on web & app development projects across the banking, travel, media and finance industries and has a passion for creating delivery approaches that are adaptable to his teams & client needs. Through his training and coaching, Ben helps PMs develop their project management skills, productivity and mindset to become high-performing project managers.
Tickets
> BCI member tickets are £259 +VAT
> Non-member tickets are £399 +VAT
If you would prefer to be invoiced for your ticket(s), please email [email protected] with the number of tickets you require, along with the name(s), email address(es) and job title(s) of the attendee(s).
Whilst tech is at the forefront of innovation, it falls short when it comes to Diversity and Inclusion.
So let’s look at the numbers…
Evidently, there is a conversation to be had.
That’s why we’re putting together our next round-table on Scaling Diverse Technical Teams. Bringing together leaders within the tech industries, to discuss best practices, inclusion, hiring strategies and more.
We’ll also be collating an expansive list of resources for both businesses and job seekers for guidance and support.
Register for free below!
Developing your existing clients is a key factor in maintaining a healthy pipeline and growing your business. But it often gets over-looked in favour of chasing new clients. This session with Jill Marshall will cover:
• Why developing existing clients is so important
• The key principles of Client Development
• Which clients to focus on
This sessions is designed to provide guidance for anyone, at any level, who is involved in developing long-term client relationships – this is not just for Client Service teams! Strategists and Creatives can play an important role too, so please join us.
Look out for part 2 coming in October!
About Jill
Jill Marshall has almost 40 years’ experience working in marketing and brand design. Jill spent 35 years working in London-based agencies, including 10 years at Design Bridge and 11 years as Managing Director of Bloom. She relocated to the South West 6 years ago and now focuses her time helping agencies and individuals in the creative sector. Her key areas of expertise are Client Development, Talent Management, Mentoring and Process Optimisation.
> See Jill’s BCI member profile
> Connect with Jill on LinkedIn
These Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.
Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.
Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
Join us this September as Building Brands Live makes its highly anticipated debut in Bristol, bringing together the South West’s marketing community for a day of inspiration and collaboration. Hosted at the highly impressive Business School on the University of West of England campus, this event promises to ignite creativity and drive knowledge for all attendees.
It’s your chance to be a part of the South West’s biggest and best marketing community! With sell out events In Plymouth, Exeter and Cornwall we’ve teamed up with the makers of legendary Bristol marketing conference Digital Gaggle to bring the event to Bristol. And we’re utterly thrilled to welcome Your Digital Future as Headline Sponsors. Massive thanks to the team for their support!
The event kicks off at 9am, from which time you’ll be fully immersed in a whole day of fascinating workshops and inspiring keynote sessions. Our workshops, led by local marketing experts, are meticulously designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge and advice for businesses. These sessions are not just about learning; they’re about experiencing the real-world applications of marketing strategies that work.
The keynotes that follow the workshops are not just tales of success but are packed with interesting, actionable insights and strategies that can help propel your marketing efforts to new heights. It’s your opportunity to learn from the best – click below to see the full agenda and line-up of superb speakers!
Feedback from previous events:
“Everything had been thought of, the attention to detail and the care and love that had been put into the event was evident from the second I turned up.”
“The speakers were top level. Excellent. Some great snippets of information and tons of inspiration for me to act on when I get back to the office tomorrow!”
“We brought the whole team with us. And thank god we did – great learning opportunities today for everyone in the team, thank you so much Building Brands!”
Artists, fashionistas and upcycling lovers, come and join Hetty Blair (plus her assistant Ginger) and the creative community at Gather Round to learn how to up-cycle your old items with some tie-dye techniques! Read the full article about the event here.
Hetty will be demonstrating reverse and colour dying. Read full event information via the button below.
When: 6.30 – 8.30pm Thursday 29th August
Where: Gather Round, 15-16 Brunswick Square, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 8NS
Join us at The Square Club on Thursday 12th September from 12.30-2pm. BCI’s members’ lunches are the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow members and the BCI team and, as some of our lunches are now in person again, you can enjoy a delicious Mediterranean buffet lunch too!
That was genuinely the best networking event I’ve ever been to! So many very useful connections made from the moment I walked through the door. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and plenty of time and space to get to know people. An all round wonderful experience, thank you BCI team for organising such a fantastic event. ~ Danie Stinchcombe, Marketing Director @ Gather Round
There’ll be plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet some new faces too. Everyone will have a 3 min slot to introduce themselves and tell the others a little about who they are and what they do and share any news and/or challenges. You don’t need to fill the three minutes but we do set a timer to make sure everyone has time to talk! We usually find some common themes emerge which we can discuss over the course of the session. It’s all very informal with no need to stand up and present slides!
The members’ lunch is much more than just pitching; it’s a shared space for connecting with your peers to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration, and generally celebrating the wonderfully eclectic mix of creative businesses in the region.
We see businesses of all shapes and sizes during the session. From the managing director of an established 50+ person agency to founders of innovative startups, each month we encourage a variety of members to attend. You’re more likely to meet potential partners or referrers than competitors.
If you’d like to attend email BCI’s membership manager Alli Nicholas at [email protected]. The members’ lunches tend to fill up quickly so if you miss out on this one, you’ll be top of the list for the next!
Not a member? Sign up today so you can join the lunch!
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