As part of the Evolve Futures Project:

Founders & Entrepreneurs Roadshow with Rob Vickery

Overview
In response to the ever-changing and hardening startup funding landscape in Cornwall, both public and private, we propose a county-wide roadshow featuring Rob Vickery, an experienced startup venture capitalist and founder with nearly 15 years in investment and entrepreneurship. This initiative aims to provide direct, free support to Cornwall’s founders and entrepreneurs as they navigate the challenges of growing their businesses.

The Roadshow
Rob will host a four-stop tour across Cornwall, offering 30-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions where founders and entrepreneurs can share their ideas, challenges, and successes. These sessions will provide an opportunity to pick Rob’s brain for free and gain practical insights into the realities of scaling and sustaining a startup.

Roadshow Locations & Schedule:

• Bodmin – 27th Feb
• Truro – 6th March
• St Ives – 11th March
• Bude – 13th March

What Founders Can Expect
Attendees will have the chance to discuss a range of key topics, including but not limited to:

• Getting ready for capital investment – refining your pitch deck and investor approach
• Prolonging runway when funds are tight – strategies for sustainability
• International expansion – scaling beyond Cornwall
• Building culture and leadership – fostering strong teams
• Exits and acquisitions – preparing for long-term success

Booking & Participation
To ensure focused and valuable discussions, we are offering pre-booked 30-minute slots through a dedicated Calendly link, allowing founders to secure a session at their preferred roadshow location

Timeslots available from 10am-2pm.
Please book your slot here:
https://calendly.com/rosie-cornwallchamber/founders-entrepreneurs-roadshow-bude