UK Startup & Scaleup Week

We produce weekly blogs, videos & podcasts, monthly PLATFORM events & 5-day #UKSSW festivals to help you start & scale a business.

UK Startup & Scaleup Week

We produce weekly blogs, videos & podcasts, monthly PLATFORM events & 5-day #UKSSW festivals to help you start & grow a business.

420 business owners & leaders attended our UKSSW festival in 2025! Find out more here >>

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Latest blogs & videos

Help us celebrate 10yrs in business!

March 11, 2026

On 1st April 2026, it will be 10yrs since I went self-employed in 2016 after spending 15yrs helping other people start & grow their business in various roles for Sage, British Airways, Generator North East, PNE Group, Shell LiveWIRE, Sage (for a 2nd time) & then Tech North (part of Tech City UK / Tech … More Help us celebrate 10yrs in business!

Business Profile: The Way Home Consulting

March 10, 2026

Norma O’Sullivan is a leadership development coach helping firms grow technically brilliant individuals into self-aware, strategically-minded leaders. She facilitates personal development in ways tailored to her client’s specific needs, whether it’s a comprehensive leadership programme, people development workshop, or 1:1 coaching. In all her work, she supports her clients to build self-awareness & trust, drawing … More Business Profile: The Way Home Consulting

[VIDEO] How Agentic AI & Synths Can Transform Your Business with Aidan Dunphy (Co-Founder, Frntir.ai)

March 9, 2026

This summary captures the key insights from the conversation between Aidan Dunphy (Co-Founder, Frntir.ai) & Paul Lancaster (Founder, UK Startup & Scaleup Week | PLATFORM) about the future of AI in business, specifically focusing on Agentic AI & Synths. Moving Beyond the AI Hype: Business First, Tech Second Aidan Dunphy & Cyril Le Roux Co-Founded Frntir.ai … More [VIDEO] How Agentic AI & Synths Can Transform Your Business with Aidan Dunphy (Co-Founder, Frntir.ai)