Seminars & Events
Tune into live seminars from the university and external organisations, and catch up on recorded sessions.
Barclays Eagle Labs: Sustainable Entrepreneurship
An external seminar at Barclays Eagle Labs exploring how to build a sustainable and environmentally conscious startup. Features case studies from green tech founders and a workshop on B-Corp certification.
Investor Psychology: What VCs Look For
A seminar decoding the investor mindset. Learn how VCs evaluate pitches, what red flags to avoid, and how to structure your narrative to resonate with different types of investors. Includes real pitch deck teardowns.
SaaStr London: Scaling Your SaaS Startup
An external seminar by SaaStr, the world's largest community of SaaS founders. Covers SaaS metrics, pricing strategies, and scaling from $1M to $10M ARR. Includes networking with European SaaS founders.
Business Model Canvas Clinic: Map Your Venture
A practical clinic where you'll fill out your own canvas with expert guidance. Bring your idea and leave with a completed first-draft canvas.
Guest Speaker: Social Entrepreneurship in Action
Dr. Amara Patel, founder of EduReach (impacting 50,000 students across Africa), shares how to build a sustainable social enterprise. She'll cover impact measurement, B-Corp certification, and blending profit with purpose.
Founders Forum: The Future of HealthTech
An exclusive external seminar at the Founders Forum exploring opportunities in HealthTech. Features talks from NHS Innovation leads and health tech founders. Limited spaces for Ignite students — register early.
Go-to-Market Strategies for Early-Stage Startups
A seminar on crafting effective go-to-market strategies with limited resources. Covering channel selection, customer acquisition cost, growth loops, and how to build your first 100 customers. Led by Ignite's lead mentor.
Amazon Web Services: Cloud for Early-Stage Startups
An external seminar by AWS covering cloud architecture for startups, cost optimization, and how to leverage the AWS Activate programme for free credits. Includes a hands-on lab and Q&A with AWS solutions architects.
OKRs & SMART Goals for Startups: Set Yours Live
A live workshop where you'll define your 90-day OKRs, identify leading indicators, and build a tracking dashboard for your venture.
Guest Speaker: AI and the Future of Entrepreneurship
Professor James Whitfield, AI researcher and founder of three AI startups, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming startup creation. He'll cover AI tools for founders, building AI-powered products, and the ethical considerations every entrepreneur should understand.
London Enterprise Expo: Women in Entrepreneurship
An external seminar at the London Enterprise Expo celebrating women founders. Features a keynote by a leading female entrepreneur, a panel discussion, and a networking session. Ignite is an official partner.
Seedrs Investor Day: Crowdfunding Masterclass
An external seminar by Seedrs, the UK's leading equity crowdfunding platform. Learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign, build investor materials, and leverage community funding. Includes case studies of funded startups.
Setting OKRs for Your Startup in 2027
A practical seminar on Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for early-stage startups. Learn how to set ambitious but achievable goals, track progress, and align your team around what matters most. Includes templates and examples.
