TessaAMV

Supporting Entrepreneurs to grow in Edinburgh & beyond. Entrepreneur Development, RBS. All views are my own and not those of my employer.

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

Kicking off our Accelerator Ignition with a BIG question “why are you here?” Great to see such a variety of businesses with their own goals for the next 6 months all in our Hub this morning! #PowerUp

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

Launching our next Pre-Accelerate cohort in Edinburgh today! They’re taking a moment to complete their mindset questionnaires - something we really value and focus on throughout our programme!

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

“Find yourself a no coach and learn to value your time!” - @lynne_cadenhead : This resonates with me so much, as I’m sure it will with many other keen-to-please men and women out there! #IWD2019

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

@BusinessGateway International Women’s Day Event!
Encouraging speech from @NicolaSturgeon all about what is in the pipeline to support Women in Scotland to tackle gender inequality issues that still remain #internationalwomensday2019 #IWD2019 #BalanceforBetter #BGareway_EL

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

I love being part of a team of wonderful men and women! So lucky to be lead by someone so supportive, passionate, encouraging and ambitious! 👏🏼🌟 @lecunningham15

[Lynsey Cunningham @lecunningham15]

Determined, passionate, hardworking, kind, ambitious, supportive and talented. On #InternationalWomensDay here’s to 6 amazing ladies that I have the pleasure of working with everyday as we help entrepreneurs Start, Scale & Succeed. 🙋‍♀️

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

Thouroughly enjoyed chairing the interview with Neil Francis last night at our Infrastructure event - gleaned some really useful insights for our entrepreneurs in the Hub, as well as for us all more personally! Great conversation. 👍

[Gill Rattray @GillMRattray]

⁦@PogoStudio_⁩ chairman Neil Francis tells us “learn to sell, it’s the foundation of any business.” ⁦@stuartdearden⁩ ⁦@Mel_OR81⁩ ⁦@evarattray⁩

[Keith Crombie @keithcrombie1]

Our Franchising event is taking place today at Gogarburn. Looking forward to hearing how to franchise a business and also what to look for when buying a franchise.#RoyalBankBoost

[Gill Rattray @GillMRattray]

We are welcoming our new Pre-Accelerate entrepreneurs this morning in Edinburgh for our 8 week Free programme #StartUp #PowerUp ⁦@Mel_OR81⁩ ⁦@stuartdearden⁩ ⁦@lecunningham15⁩ ⁦@AmvTessa⁩ ⁦@RBSBusiness⁩

[Royal Bank Business @RBSBusiness]

Accelerate and validate your early stage business with our Pre-Accelerator: 8 weeks online training combined with bespoke events, it's fully-funded and could #PowerUp your business! Apply now https://t.co/13MyfAfUDx

[Melinda O'Reilly @Mel_OR81]

Christmas cheer in the @RBSBusiness #entrepreneur accelerator today #mistletoeandwine @Brandoath @ARXMaritime @IncentiveGames @PogoStudio_ #PowerUp

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

“Go with your gut...run with it! Take that leap of faith!” - Brendan Thomson, founder @RenegadeLongton

Ready to take that leap of faith and test your business idea? Join the RBS Pre-Accelerator programme, applications open until 10th Jan! https://t.co/MPBpR4s36E

@stuartdearden

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

LEDGEndary pitching thus far! I’ll be on the EDGE of my seat to hear who has won a wEDGE of the Scottish EDGE prize fund. Who’s hEDGEing their bets? #EDGE13
@ScottishEDGE
@poweralife

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

@paula_ritchie welcoming everyone to the Edinburgh Business Showcase at @RBS headquarters Gogarburn. Proud to be partnered with this event! @keithcrombie1 #BizShowEdi

[Keith Crombie @keithcrombie1]

All set up and looking forward to meeting the attendees @bizshowedi with @paula_ritchie and @AmvTessa today.

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

A valuable part of our Recognition event for our Pre-Accelerator entrepreneurs is hearing from those entrepreneurs that have been through our 6month Accelerator programme! #GEW2018
@stuartdearden @GillMRattray @Mel_OR81 @kay_walker1999

[Selby Cary @SelbyCary]

Reed Hastings - my inspiration for Global Entrepreneurship Week. The growth of Netflix’s subscription streaming model is a resounding success, but, it all started with an idea 💡Those people that are crazy enough to think they can change the world often do! #GEW2018 @CSTMantis

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

@stuartdearden kicking off our Marketing Meetup this afternoon! Focusing on branding today - both business and personal!
@kay_walker1999
@GillMRattray @Mel_OR81
@lecunningham15

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

Diversity is not just a moral/ethical obligation, it’s a business opportunity! #GILT2018

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

Ready for the Growing Inclusive Leadership in Technology Conference to start! Looking forward to hearing about how we at RBS can play our part #GILT2018

[TessaAMV @AmvTessa]

Mid-way workshop with our Pre-Accelerator Entrepreneurs learning about Customer Discovery!

A fun IceBreaker to get our thoughts flowing on a Monday morning!

[Melinda O'Reilly @Mel_OR81]

Great icebreaker at the @RBSBusiness #CustomerDiscovery workshop #PowerUp