#StartupManifesto
Friday, 29 November 2019
Dear <<First Name>>,
This week we launched our Startup Manifesto with our good friends at Coadec. Our 21 policy recommendations aren't an exhaustive list of everything we want, but taken together they fill some vital gaps in the main parties' manifestos around access to capital, talent and regulatory reform, which if implemented would go a long way to supporting the UK's most ambitious startups.
It was backed by 250 entrepreneurs who are listed on this FT Sifted article. If you didn't get the chance to lend your voice to this, sign up as a Member so you'll be notified about opportunities like this in the future. The report was trailed in The Sunday Telegraph, and covered in The Times, City AM, New Statesman, CapX, and many other places.
If you're particularly passionate about any of the ideas let me know, as we will be working hard to ensure that the next government listens.
Manifesto destiny
In his most recent policy update, our Research Director Sam Dumitriu has pored over the manifestos so you don't have to. As he explains: "The aim of this update isn’t to tell you how to vote, indeed we’re not covering many of the most important issues the country faces from climate change to the NHS. But we want to give you an idea of what’s likely to happen post-election and how it might affect your business and/or future entrepreneurial efforts."
It's 5-minute read and covers everything from Brexit and immigration to tax and regulation. Our monthly policy updates are designed to help business owners better understand how changing policies could impact them. You can sign up for future updates here.
Cable guy
I'll be interviewing Sir Vince Cable on the evening of 10th December at an AGORA event in central London. Tickets are free, and there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions. I hope to see some of you there!
Our Next Event
 
Immigration 2020: What to Expect from the New Government
16 January 2020
8.45am to 10.15am
Kingsley Napley LLP, Knights Quarter, 14 St John's Ln, Farringdon, London EC1M 4AJ
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We are hosting a breakfast roundtable with Kingsley Napley looking at the potential impact of the election on immigration policy. This event is aimed at founders / business leaders.
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Friends of the Network
PROGRAMME
London Forum
Applications closing soon
Central London
Free
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The programme will bring together a group of like-minded entrepreneurs to work with you to clarify your individual purpose.
EVENTS
Funders & Founders: Christmas Networking Reception
11 Dec 2019
6pm to 8.30
WeWork, Paddington
£40
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Aimed at entrepreneurs looking for funding.
StartUp 2020 Manchester
25 January 2020
9.30am to 4pm
Spinningfields Conference Centre, Manchester
£10
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Hear top tips from experts in a range of topics from marketing to PR, accounting and funding. Plus, hear from entrepreneurs already doing it, including the founders of Social Chain, Menagerie Restaurant, Didsbury Gin, Native Youth and more.
IoD Manchester – The Resilient Leader
27 January 2020
8.30am to 11am
Barclays Eagle Labs, Manchester
£15
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The aim is to leave with actionable insights to improve the performance and well-being of you and your team.
NACUE’s Student Enterprise Conference 2020
15 to 16 February 2020
9.30am to 4.30pm
Loughborough University, London
£15 (early bird)
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Designed to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and future thinkers.
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