Category: UK Startup & Scaleup Week

Were you at our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in 2025? Can you spot yourself in this video?

April 2, 2026

In June last year we ran our first 5-day, multi-venue UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland for 420 delegates with the aim of inspiring & educating them on how to start & grow a successful business in the city & wider North East of England. Were you there & can you see yourself … More Were you at our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in 2025? Can you spot yourself in this video?

[VIDEO] The SuperConnector’s Guide to PR: 7 Insights from Event Producer Paul Lancaster

February 25, 2026

In this episode of the Pocket-Size PR Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols (Founder & MD, Harvey & Hugo) sat down with Paul Lancaster (SuperConnector, Co-Founder & Director of Stellar Business Events) to discuss the power of PR for startups & scaleups, the mistakes founders often make & the enduring value of human connection in a digital … More [VIDEO] The SuperConnector’s Guide to PR: 7 Insights from Event Producer Paul Lancaster

Looking for funding or investment? Here are 5 ways you can find it…

April 28, 2025

If you’re looking for funding or investment to grow your business, here are 5 ways you can find it… 1. Check out UMi’s ‘Get Funding’ service  The aim of the free ‘Get Funding‘ service is to improve accessibility to finance for any business in need of it. Currently, business owners looking for funding or finance … More Looking for funding or investment? Here are 5 ways you can find it…

Daniel Priestley to speak at UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland!

April 4, 2025

We’re excited to announce that Daniel Priestley will be doing a keynote talk on Day 1 (INSPIRATION) of our 5-day UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland on Monday 2nd June! Daniel is a serial entrepreneur who has built & sold several successful businesses & written 6 bestselling books on personal branding, starting & … More Daniel Priestley to speak at UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival in Sunderland!

[VIDEO] ‘Talking Inspiration’ podcast (Episode One) with Peter Bull & Paul Lancaster

February 24, 2025

In the ‘Talking Inspiration‘ podcast, Peter Bull (Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Cluarantonn Podcast Services) gets up close & personal (but not too close!) with some of the biggest names from the tech / digital scene in the North East of England (& occasionally beyond). Ever wondered what makes these leaders tick, what inspired them … More [VIDEO] ‘Talking Inspiration’ podcast (Episode One) with Peter Bull & Paul Lancaster

[VIDEO] The Responsible Marketing Podcast (S1, Ep 6) feat. Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM & UK Startup Week)

February 24, 2025

In this episode, sustainable business & marketing expert Jo Long talks with Paul Lancaster, Business Startup & Growth Consultant, Founder & Event Producer of UK Startup Week & PLATFORM about practical, actionable advice & exposure for business growth & development. From Jo’s programme notes: “Paul is an incredible business owner & connector of businesses, as … More [VIDEO] The Responsible Marketing Podcast (S1, Ep 6) feat. Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM & UK Startup Week)

Find the right funding & finance for your business with UMi’s ‘Get Funding’ service

February 14, 2025

Our UK Startup Week festival sponsor, UMi, has launched an innovative new service to help UK business owners navigate the funding landscape called ‘Get Funding‘. The aim of the ‘Get Funding‘ service is to improve accessibility to finance for any business in need of it. Currently, business owners looking for funding or finance need to … More Find the right funding & finance for your business with UMi’s ‘Get Funding’ service

8 new Corporate Sponsors announced for PLATFORM events

February 12, 2025

We are delighted to welcome 8 new Corporate Sponsors onboard for our popular PLATFORM events that will be taking place in Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough & Edinburgh throughout 2025! In alphabetical order, these are; (The new sponsors have joined the British Business Bank, True Potential (Sea Road, Sunderland) & Wubbleyou who were already onboard as sponsors … More 8 new Corporate Sponsors announced for PLATFORM events

Entrepreneurial duo aiming for STELLAR 2025

January 2, 2025

Two of the North East of England’s most active entrepreneurs and early stage investors have joined forces to create STELLAR BUSINESS EVENTS, a unique new networking and events business that brings ambitious business owners and leaders together in an inspiring, friendly and supportive environment. The new, Sunderland-based business incorporates Paul Lancaster’s highly-regarded UK Startup & … More Entrepreneurial duo aiming for STELLAR 2025

We’re rated ‘Excellent’ (4.7 out of 5) on Trustpilot!

November 24, 2024

We’re happy to share that our monthly PLATFORM events, annual UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival (previously called Newcastle Startup Week) & ‘5 Star Focus‘ coaching programme are rated ‘Excellent’ (4.7 out of 5) on Trustpilot. Go to uk.trustpilot.com/review/ukstartupweek.com or search ‘UK Startup Week reviews‘ to read them & add your review too (if you haven’t already) below… Will you be at … More We’re rated ‘Excellent’ (4.7 out of 5) on Trustpilot!

Unlocking Opportunities: Why investors should attend PLATFORM events in Newcastle & Sunderland

November 7, 2024

In the dynamic world of investment, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. This is why my PLATFORM events in Newcastle & Sunderland are starting to become a beacon for investors seeking to tap into the vibrant opportunities of the North East of England. As the founder & host of these events (plus the Founders’ … More Unlocking Opportunities: Why investors should attend PLATFORM events in Newcastle & Sunderland