In this episode of the SuperConnector Show podcast, Jane Fisher (Founder, Fresh Perspectives North East) & Paul Lancaster (Founder, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week) discuss the benefits of taking yourself, your leadership team or your staff outdoors in order to improve wellbeing, happiness & boost productivity! In it, Jane advocates for blending strategic … More [VIDEO] Being outdoors makes you happier, healthier & more productive says Jane Fisher (Fresh Perspectives NorthEast)

A new report, based on 100 conversations with founders, investors & other key players, offers a frank and honest look at the Scottish startup ecosystem in 2025. ‘100 Conversations: Challenges & Opportunities in the Scottish Startup Ecosystem‘ by Barry McDonald, isn’t a traditional academic paper. It’s a ‘temperature check’ that provides a summary of lived … More A Snapshot of Scotland’s Startup Scene: Insights from Barry McDonald’s ‘100 Coffees’ ecosystem report

In this episode, Graeme Tennick (Founder & Chief Impact Officer, Tennick Accountants) talks to Paul Lancaster (Founder & Event Producer, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week) about why he started out in business, why he thinks the accounting profession is dying & what accountants can do about it! He also explains the importance of having … More [VIDEO] Graeme Tennick (Tennick Accountants) on the value of accountants & setting clear professional & personal goals

In this episode of the ‘SuperConnector Show’, Ivan Hollingsworth talks to Paul (Lancaster) about how he helps individuals, teams & organisations to thrive. And how in a highly complex & challenging world the need for person-centred coaching, mentoring & learning & development has never been more important. Ivan Hollingsworth (Director & Co-founder, Centric Consultants Limited) … More [VIDEO] Ivan Hollingsworth (Centric Consultants Limited) on how to create a thriving culture in business (& how to be a great leader)

All businesses need help raising their profile & generating qualified leads. An easy, effective & low-cost way to raise your profile is to appear in a ‘Business Profile’ article / blog on this website (UK Startup & Scaleup Week). This will contain an overview of your business with backlinks to your website & social media … More Want to be promoted on our website & social media?

In this episode of ‘Confessions of a CEO / Entrepreneur’, Carl Swansbury (Partner & Head of Corporate Finance, Ryecroft Glenton) sits down with the North East ‘SuperConnector’ Paul Lancaster. The man behind the hugely successful UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival held in June this year, Paul is a highly charged entrepreneur, driven to help … More [VIDEO] Confessions of a CEO / Entrepreneur with Paul Lancaster & Carl Swansbury (Ryecroft Glenton)

UK tech / digital startups & scaleups are invited to participate in the WeStart 2025 Global Entrepreneurial Investment Conference taking place in Shanghai in September (a cornerstone of the prestigious “Innovate in Shanghai” International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition). As a global platform bridging high-potential projects with venture capital, WeStart 2025 combines ‘One Conference, One Competition, One Expo’ to create unmatched opportunities for … More Want a free / sponsored trip to the ‘WeStart 2025 Global Entrepreneurial Investment Conference’ in Shanghai (20-22 September 2025)?

Who are you, what do you do & what do you want to be known for? Getting really clear on this is one of the first steps to achieving your goals & aspirations as everything you do next should relate in some way & get you closer to them. Everything else is a distraction & will … More Want to raise your profile & grow your personal brand?

After doing a brilliant job of co-hosting our UK Startup & Scaleup Week festival last month, Alfie Joey joined me yesterday for the latest episode of my ‘SuperConnector Show‘ podcast to discuss what it takes to be a great speaker & the importance of good communication & storytelling in business.  I hope you enjoy & find … More [VIDEO] Alfie Joey aka The #SpeakEasyGuy on the importance of good communication & storytelling

Are you an ambitious business owner or leader? Want to level up & grow your business / organisation but don’t know how? From September 2025, our founders Paul Lancaster & Neil Stephenson (two of the most active entrepreneurs & early stage investors in the North of England) will start running monthly ‘Mastermind Group’ sessions in-person for 10 people & … More Grow your business with PLATFORM Premium

In this interview, Paul Lancaster (PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week) & John Forth (North East BIC | IS THIS YOU?) highlight some of the key reasons why Sunderland is such an exciting & supportive place for entrepreneurs & growing businesses. A City Undergoing Massive Regeneration John Forth, a Business Advisor at the North … More [VIDEO] Why Sunderland is such a great place to grow a business (with John Forth, North East BIC | IS THIS YOU?)