In the first of our Summer Series, we speak to the founder of social enterprise Art Clubbers Ajay Paibal. Ajay spotted a gap in the market for a business that could support young people from minority groups and disadvantaged social backgrounds in making a career in the creative industries. Since then, Ajay and his team have worked directly with policymakers and councils to produce programs that bring about real change to the lives of those that participate. In this session, we will hear more about the vision for Art Clubbers and the highs and lows of building this value-driven business.

Inclusive design is a method that shifts our creative focus from product to process and one that embraces diversity from end-to-end. In this enlightening talk from designer Jessica Ryan-Ndegwa, we hear about how her personal journey has shaped how she approaches design, and how these processes are now informing other creatives and makers on a macro level.

As the founder of experience design studio Heaps + Stacks, Keziah Wildsmith masterminds installations, workshops and masterclasses for brands from Jo Malone to Facebook. She shares her experiences in this hour-long dive, from building her brand to using freelancers and learning the fine art of pitching.

Do you want to work in sustainable fashion, or simply care about what you wear? Jodi Muter-Hamilton, founder of sustainability consultancy and editorial platform Black Neon Digital, explains the ins and outs of the business in this hour-long dive – from starting your own brand to raising consumer awareness.

Lucy Werner, founder of creative agency The Wern and author of Hype Yourself, shares her startup-friendly tips on getting the word out fast, from PR hacks to ‘newsjacking’ and building hype on social media. For an even deeper dive, she is also the co-host of a Masterclass on the same subject.

Albert Azis-Clauson, the CEO and co-founder of freelancer platform UnderPinned, shares his top tips for success in this free one-hour lesson – from how to create a virtual office to building your network and finding your dream role. A must for anyone navigating the tricky world of freelancing.

Digital marketing expert Kim Darragon connects with us for a free, one-hour dive into the innovative marketing strategies that creative businesses have turned to – and prospered with – over the past chaotic year. A great session for anyone looking to futureproof against challenges lying ahead.

Patreon’s very own Gee Linford-Grayson joins us for a free, online Q&A on the powerful creator platform. Hear inspiring stories of how creators are using fan subscriptions to fund their work, and take away some ideas of how to monetise your creations.

This three-part virtual course – in partnership with The Design Museum – uncovers the marketing basics needed to turn creative ideas into successful businesses. You’ll learn how to define your brand, grow with social media, and handle PR and communications. Essential for any startup!

Dial in to our live Zoom call with leadership expert Gillian Davis, as we examine what it takes to inspire and support others. Learn how to identify your leadership style, and how your approach can impact your team and culture. It promises to be a fascinating hour for any current or aspiring leader.

A free, one-hour virtual chat with record label owner and marketing specialist Gilbert Johnson, as he shares his top tips on creatively getting your music noticed with DIY techniques. Fresh, relevant and timely ideas await.

In this live Zoom Dive session, cultural consultant Amy Daroukakis shares her secrets from her career uncovering opportunities for major brands such as LVMH, Unilever and Target. It’s a must-watch for anyone intrigued by how they can use cultural insights to get a jump on the competition – and create products and services that are in the right place, at the right time.

In this free, one-hour Zoom Dive, creative strategist Fiona O’Brian reveals her insights into building memorable brands through graphic and copy-based creative direction, drawing on her experience in the advertising industry, as well as co-founding her own successful coffee roastery, Girls Who Grind.

Erica Wolfe-Murray on building a resilient business and leveraging your creative assets to differentiate revenue streams.

In this chapter of our Zoom Dives event series, growth expert Daniel Johnson shares his expertise on using SEO/SEM to scale your business.

Head of Growth at Curio, Hannah Parvaz shares her knowledge on growing your audience and business through paid advertising on different social media platforms.

A comprehensive overview of the investment landscape after the covid outbreak and how to approach fundraising with Carmen Alfonso Rico, Partner at Samaipata VC.

Isabella Ghassemi-Smith, Ecosystem Manager at SeedLegals, set the record straight on the legal admin necessary to fundraising.

A three-part course in collaboration with the Design Museum, that will arm you with the range of skills that will bring your vision into life.

Jes Bailey, founder of Crowdfund 360, guides us through the steps of setting up and running a successful crowdfunding campaign for your creative business.

Founder and Director of PressLoft, Nicola Snell walks us through some easy PR tips that everyone can master to generate press coverage for your products.

Stephanie Melodia, founder of startup marketing agency BLOOM, discusses how to leverage the different marketing channels available to build brand awareness for your business.

Storytelling mastermind Kim Willis shares her knowledge on how to tell the story of your business through engaging content.

Mind The Ad co- founder, Sila Nur Isik discusses how to use creative technologies and create a winning digital marketing strategy to promote your business.