Join Virgin StartUp for our MeetUp on how to market your start-up on a budget, with an awesome line-up of speakers, a few drinks and a wealth of start-up expertise, as we find out how to spread the word about your business without breaking the bank. Join the Virgin StartUp team, fellow founders and future founders, and our speakers for an unmissable evening of networking and inspiration.
The evening will leave you inspired with ideas on how to use social media, online networks, your own contacts, video and more to get new customers through your door. You'll hear from founders who have been there and done that, and you'll get the chance to ask your own questions of them and the Virgin StartUp team.
For founders on a budget, you can't afford to miss this event!
RAISSA DE HAAS - CO-FOUNDER OF DOUBLE DUTCH DRINKS
Raissa de Haas, co-founder of award-winning premium drinks brand Double Dutch, launched the brand in 2015 with her twin sister Joyce after noticing a lack of innovation in the mixer market. Since then they have received numerous accolades for their revolutionary tonics and mixers including a Foodpreneur Award from Sir Richard Branson. Low-calorie, vegan-friendly, and 100% natural using sustainably sourced organic ingredients, Double Dutch mixers enhance the enjoyment of all spirits. The brand sells over half a million bottles per month to 25 countries worldwide, and is sold in UK bars and restaurants nationwide and at Waitrose, Amazon and Ocado.
KIRPAL BHARAJ - CO-FOUNDER OF STAY SIXTY
Kirpal is a Co-founder of Stay Sixty, an award winning start-up which aims to create a desirable alternative to single-use plastic water bottles through beautiful design. Since launch in Dec 2018, Stay Sixty has gained features in the likes of British GQ, the Guardian, the Metro, Stylist, Refinery29, the Huffington Post and the BBC. The launch of the new Series II collection has seen Stay Sixty nominated for the Dezeen Awards for best product design. Kirpal has also been awarded a Sustainability Hero for 2019 by Percol, as well as winning the Platinum A’Design Award for Green & Sustainable Products.
JADE JEMMA, SALES STRATEGIST , COACH & FOUNDER OF FREEDOM ZEST
Years after completing a business and master’s degree, Jade started her corporate career in sales where she was an instant success and built an impressive portfolio of clients including global leaders such as FedEx and Vodafone. Jade had a lot of success in utilising LinkedIn in the early days of the platform which was her first taste of how social media could assist you in winning clients and increasing sales.
Jade now runs her own online business where utilising social media has enabled her to travel the world, whilst serving her clients. Jade works with freedom-focused entrepreneurs and helps them to increase their authority, impact and income through utilising the power of social media and other methods.
If you are wanting to gain/maintain the attention of your ideal clients, increase your authority online, and build a community of raving fans who queue up to buy your products and services, then social media is the way to go!
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