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Hello, and a very good morning! Welcome to Week #27 of Raise Your Profyle. I’m Chris, co-founder of Profyle Card, and I’ve been on the hunt to find you the most interesting business and networking events happening in London over the next 7 days.
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Despite the climbing mercury, there's a cool array of diverse London events. Tech and startup enthusiasts can find networking, AI discussions, and a software development focus. Health, beauty, and wellness sectors have dedicated gatherings, while HR pros can explore industry futures. Creative minds might enjoy a live coding event. Plus, there's a startup run for fitness and networking. A packed week to connect and learn!
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But now, let’s dive into this week’s events…
Health, Fitness, Beauty & Wellness - Business and Startups Networking Event
Monday, 30 June @ 19:00 • The Refinery, Southwark
The Business Minds invites innovators, founders, and professionals from the health, fitness, beauty, and wellness industries to a dedicated networking event. This gathering is designed for individuals building brands, launching startups, investing in the sector, or offering supporting services. The evening will feature casual yet focused networking, including 1-minute elevator pitches, providing ample opportunities to meet potential collaborators, co-founders, clients, or supporters in a relaxed, friendly setting. It's an ideal chance to share ideas, discover partnerships, and expand your professional network within these dynamic industries.
The future of HR with Peter Cheese and our annual meeting
Monday, June 30 @ 17:30 • LSBU Croydon Campus, CR0 2AG
Join The CIPD Branch in South London for their annual meeting and an exclusive talk with Peter Cheese, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Peter will share his expert insights on the future of HR, exploring the evolving role of people professionals, key workplace trends, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the profession. This event is ideal for HR leaders, managers, and professionals looking to stay ahead in the changing HR landscape.
Granola Experts with Ryan O'Holleran (Anthropic)
Monday, June 30 @ 18:00 • Granola Offices (likely Spitalfields/Old Street area)
Join Granola at their offices for a "Granola Experts" session featuring Ryan O'Holleran, Head of Enterprise & Startup Sales at Anthropic London. Ryan will share insights from his extensive experience scaling companies like Stripe and Airwallex. This event is part of a series where functional experts from iconic companies discuss their insights. Drinks and food will be provided. The event is expected to be oversubscribed, so registration is highly recommended.
Tuesday, July 1 @ 18:00 • IDEALondon, Shoreditch (EC2A 2BB)
Sync London is a new meetup for those interested in building products with a local-first or sync engine architecture. The first event will feature speakers discussing better ways of building software, including insights from founders of companies like Trigger.dev, Success.co, ElectricSQL, Garden.co, Dreamala, and Vella.ai. The evening, held at IDEALondon in Shoreditch, will include talks, drinks, and food, with time for networking before and after the presentations.
Tuesday, July 1 @ 19:00 • Location upon registration
Join London AI Nexus for a relaxed evening of drinks and insightful conversations. This casual meetup offers an opportunity to mingle with London's vibrant AI community, connecting with fellow AI professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts in an informal setting. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, founder, or venture capitalist, it's a chance to exchange ideas, forge new connections, and spark collaborations without speeches or formalities.
The London Network: Tech Startups, Professionals & Investors Connect Event
Wednesday, July 2 @ 18:00 • Be At One - Spitalfields, E1 6AN
The London Network invites business owners, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals to their weekly networking event. This gathering is designed for leaders and innovators across various industries, including CEOs, executives, finance experts, and IT professionals, to build valuable connections and forge meaningful business relationships. The informal evening includes a complimentary welcome drink in a lively Spitalfields setting.
Wednesday, July 2 @ 18:30 • The Carpet Shop, Peckham
London Live Coding? invites you to AlgoRhythms, an evening where you can dance, code, or simply observe. This event features an hour of social time, followed by 15-minute open slots for projected code and visuals on two screens. The venue offers a fully stocked bar and an adjacent Mexican street food restaurant. It's an ideal opportunity for both beginners curious about live coding and experienced coders to explore the art form. The BBC intends to film at the event.
Thursday, July 3 @ 08:00 • St. Paul's Cathedral, EC4M 8AD
Everyone is welcome to join Pitch and Run for a 5km run, a relaxed way for founders and those in the startup space to connect. The run starts outside the Dion Bar near St. Paul's, heads down the Millennium Bridge, and returns via the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It's an opportunity to make new friends in the startup community.
Thursday, July 3 @ 10:00 • Geovation, Clerkenwell (EC1V 7EN)
South East Angels is hosting the Startup Roadshow - London, a platform for startups to showcase their ideas and network with local investors and entrepreneurs. The event will feature a startup pitch competition where founders from various sectors will be judged by a panel of investor judges. It's an opportunity for startups to gain visibility and for investors to discover promising new businesses in the South East region, offering valuable networking opportunities throughout the agenda.
The Recruiter's Recruitment Live Podcast Event
Thursday, July 3 @ 17:30 • Sphere Digital Offices (WC1R 4PQ)
Lysha Holmes, host of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, is holding their third live show in London. This exclusive event features an insightful panel discussion on a "Playbook for Guaranteed Success in Recruitment" with influential industry leaders. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions live, and the event includes canapés and drinks, with all ticket proceeds benefiting Bury Hospice and Mind.
That's it for this week's Raise Your Profyle! I hope you're feeling inspired and ready to make some connections. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favourite podcast platform – you can find us on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple.
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