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Join Manchester’s Leading Tech Pioneers at Start-up Fest, Where Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Tech-Driven Startups Convene

Join Startup Fest, hosted by Manchester-based tech company Startup Builder, on May 12th at The Lowry Hotel. Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to network, and gain valuable industry insight at this must-attend event – open to entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators in the sector.

Startup Fest will feature a variety of unmissable events and activities throughout the day, including keynote speakers, networking sessions, panels, workshops, and more, designed to help startups at every stage of their journey succeed.

Keynote speakers include Verizon executive Reid Hamilton, Nick Crasner from Crasner Ventures, Taeje Park from Kickstart Asia, Benjamin Thomas from Entrepreneurs Collective, Steph Buttery from Chu-Lo Drinks, Anita Frost from Greenbean Studios and Dave Martin.

Attendees shall have the opportunity to connect with investors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs, as well as gain valuable insights from top industry experts on topics including fundraising, scaling, and innovation with resources to help accelerate tech startups.

Exhibitors for the event include Manchester’s award-winning, accredited, social enterprise Growth Company and member community of founders, investors and startup enthusiasts, Entrepreneurs Collective.

David Olaniyan, founder of Startup Builder comments, “Startup Fest is set to be a game-changing experience for attendees from Manchester and across the UK, as it brings together the brightest minds in digital product development, startup mentorship, and investment. This event will not only foster connections and knowledge sharing, but also empower entrepreneurs to take their digital products to the next level, ultimately driving growth and innovation in the UK’s dynamic tech landscape.”

The range of topics discussed at the event include product development, how to fundraise and pitch, how to grow start-ups, using a product roadmap to structure your development, insight into product analytics as well as product development, and PR and marketing for startups.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in a pitch competition as part of the Start Up Fest, where they can win up to £25,000 in Startup Builder services building an app.

Startup Fest will take place between 10AM to 4PM BST on Friday, May 12th and includes free lunch for all attendees at The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Greater Manchester M3 5LH.

More information can be found on https://www.startupfest.tech/ and tickets for the in-person event are available from £10 to £20 on Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startup-fest-manchester-tickets-540895943327

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