Well, I've never been very good at this bit, but the past year has been a whirlwind of joy, laughter, challenge and learning. I've worked alongside two incredible women who have taught me a huge amount, including a lot about myself. Thank you for the ride. I'll miss you a LOT. ✨
Wishing our very own @Charlyann_42 heaps of luck with her next adventure. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried and had such a crazy ride - will miss you every day. (You have no idea how hard to was to narrow down this photo selection!) ✨
Our CEO @cvthompson is hosting today’s #BusinessWomenWales event in Camarthen. Sharing the recently launch @WelshGovernment initiative on supporting entrepreneurial women throughout Wales with the audience & exploring how we can each play our part ✨🏴
What a phenomenal variety of businesses we saw pitch today. It was a real privilege to compère and every business did a cracking job. Huge congratulations to those going through to November’s final! 🙌🏻 ✨ #PitchItValleys
WOW! What an incredible day for #PitchItValleys. We were blown away by the calibre, enthusiasm & ambition of each individual who pitched. After tough deliberation 6 lucky entrepreneurs were chosen to go through to the final & pitch for up to £75k investment each in Nov!...
"If we’re going to live in a world where algorithms decide whether you get a place at university, a job interview or that loan, then...if it’s only designed by men of a certain age and colour we’re going to get a world that’s got massive bias built into it."
Have a read of this article in the @standardnews looking at our inspirational president @JdR_Tech . She discusses the perrenial need for greater diversity in tech and why it is crucial to the development of the sector and wider society. #LTW2019 https://t.co/H7tVX7Lmd9
It's been 2 weeks already! 👩💻💖
The list of TOP UK WOMEN 😍 under 30 IN TECH IS OUT 🎉🎉 https://t.co/LV5fAIaorr
Meet some of the girls in this @standardnews piece!
https://t.co/ew4Ltad3gO
Applications are closed, the shortlist has be compiled and I'm looking forward to seeing some exciting Valleys based businesses pitch to a panel of judges in round one of #PitchItValleys next Thursday with @cvthompson@EmmaGrayDigital and all those tagged below. Eek!
Entrepreneurs, founders, & business owners - could your business grow with an equity investment of up to £75k plus mentoring and support? We bring you #PitchItValleys, the first event of its kind to be held in the Valleys. Find out more: https://t.co/tPJmoIERkN
Really looking forward to @WalesOnline Digital Awards @TramshedTech today - our very own @EmmaGrayDigital has been shortlisted so we’ll be there to cheer her on. Good luck Em! ✨
#BTS3000 speaker teaser (1/3)
This innovative individual has helped shape Britain into becoming one of the best places in the world for small businesses to thrive.
She has a tremendous impact in improving policies, support, landscape & opportunities for entrepreneurs in the UK
If you're based in the Valleys and looking at raising equity investment, why haven't you applied for #PitchItValleys?! - this is an opportunity not to be missed and there's not long to go... get involved! #EquityInvestment
Tick tock...⏰ ONLY 5 days to apply!
Does your pitch have the potential to secure you up to £75k of equity investment? #PitchItValleys is a unique event connecting entrepreneurs, investors, specialist support and expertise. Interested? Find out more: https://t.co/tPJmoIERkN
The Wales Festival of Innovation taking place in June 2019 is an amazing opportunity for academics, businesses and innovators to showcase their innovation to Wales and beyond. Find out more about getting involved here https://t.co/rNVR712M1e #Innovation#Wales@WFoInnovation
✨ BIG NEWS
Early Bird tickets are NOW available for #BTS3000. Grab your ticket while they last (£65+VAT): https://t.co/P0nuKpgi0n
You will notice we've only announced one incredible speaker so far, however, we have many more to add to our line-up. These will be announced soon
✨ BIG NEWS - SAVE THE DATE ✨
On the 3rd October 2019, BeTheSpark3000 is bringing a movement to life, connecting you to the brightest minds across #Wales and beyond and enabling dynamic and radical collaboration. Find out more:
https://t.co/2DcYgbGQ9r #BTS3000#BeTheSpark
And the #WomensAwards are underway! Huge congratulations to each and everyone of the women recognised at tonight’s awards. We’re extremely proud to know some of these inspiring women personally ✨
You have mail 📧✨ | Our April Newsbite has just hit your inbox. In our latest Newsbite we’re excited to share some exclusive news with you all as well as our latest #FounderTales interviews with the founders of @CareercakeTV & @webuild_bots #BeTheSpark#BTS3000
Culture change needs a holistic, multifaceted approach. There is no single channel that can make societal challenge - we need to collaborate. Business leaders, educators, policy makers, funders and parents are all instrumental to moving forward.
We know that solving the skills crisis is the most important issue of our time, and that as business leaders and parents, we are all part of the solution. That is why I commissioned this new report @Founders4School | https://t.co/9C4TB1HFoC https://t.co/bHbv7OUylH