The Ecosystem of Startups in London Event
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Today's techlondon podcast features Gareth, co-founder of Town Square, discussing our upcoming #techlondon and London Coworking Assembly workshop at UCL's Entrepreneurial and Innovation Centre.
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The workshop is co-created with OfficeRnD - listen to the #techlondon podcast with Miro, OfficeRnD co-founder, here.
The workshop aims to help participants find opportunities, connections and directions in London's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Town Square startup club is an example of a support group for founders going through similar experiences.
About the Workshop
The workshop aims to democratize the entrepreneurial ecosystem by making it accessible and clear to everyone.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made people more aware of local resources and how they can contribute to the ecosystem.
The What if everyone was an entrepreneur concept is introduced, which challenges the idea that only certain people can be entrepreneurs.
The workshop aims to help people become more entrepreneurial in different walks of life and industries.
Adaptability and entrepreneurship are discussed as crucial for success in the modern economy.
Town Square offers resources for starting a responsible business, and in his newsletter, The Good Founder, Gareth covers responsible business and B Corps topics.
Further reading
Download - What if everyone could walk to work?
Download - What if everyone was an entrepreneur?
Links mentioned in the show
Gareth on LinkedIn
Gareth on Twitter
Town Sq on Twitter
Gareths "The Good Founder" newsletter
Town Square by Old Steet Roundabout
Three Sixty Work Rooms Barking
London Coworking Assembly
Creator Write Club - daily free to attend writing meet up in London coworking spaces.
Bernie on LinkedIn
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