About this Event
In today’s business world, the biggest barrier isn’t capability.
It’s access. Networks. Trust.
Many founders face funding rejection not because their ideas lack potential — but because they lack positioning, structure, and financial clarity.
This high-impact keynote session with Santosh Kumar goes beyond motivational talk. It breaks down the real funding ecosystem and reveals how founders can move from chasing capital to attracting it.
As shared in the session:
“The biggest barrier isn’t capability, it’s access, networks, and trust.”
What You’ll Learn
✔ The real-world challenges underrepresented founders face in accessing finance
✔ Why funding is a commercial decision — not personal validation
✔ The internal mindset shifts required before external capital arrives
✔ How investors actually think (risk, return, governance, scalability)
✔ What “fundability” truly means
✔ Why funding lives in ecosystems — not just banks or grants
✔ Practical steps to position your business as low-risk, high-potential
Core Message of the Session
The goal is not just to get funding.
The goal is to become funding-ready for life.
When you build clarity, structure, governance, and long-term financial logic — capital becomes attracted, not chased.
Who Should Attend
• Underrepresented founders
• Startups preparing for investment
• SME business owners scaling operations
• Entrepreneurs facing funding rejection
• Leaders seeking predictable, system-led growth
What Makes This Session Different?
This is not theory.
This is lived experience.
Santosh shares his own funding journey — including the shift from approaching funders as gatekeepers to approaching them as partners.
You’ll leave with practical frameworks, strategic insights, and a new way of thinking about capital.
👤 About the Speaker
Santosh Kumar
Santosh Kumar is a Global CEO, Investor, Thought Leader, Author, Speaker, Business Mentor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Member of the Forbes Business Council.
With over 35 years of experience helping businesses move from chaotic growth to predictable, system-led success , he has worked across industries and international markets building scalable businesses, global partnerships, and sustainable financial ecosystems.
He specialises in:
• Strategic business growth
• Funding readiness & financial positioning
• Building governance and scalable systems
• Connecting businesses to global opportunities
• Turning vision into long-term legacy
Santosh does not just speak about business growth — he builds it.
Connect with Santosh on Social Media
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/santoshkmis/
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/santoshkumar.uk/
Standard Session Pass :
Included in your Standard Session access + funding readiness tools and route guidance (total typical value £990)
A) Standard Expo Ticket (Worth £15)
- Standard Expo access
B) Funding readiness tools (implementation)
- Fundability Scorecard (1–5 scoring across 6 blocks) (Worth £275)
- Funding Readiness Checklist (quick audit) (Worth £150)
C) Funding strategy & route selection
- Funding Ecosystem Map (routes to capital + fit guidance) (Worth £250)
- Route Selection Guide (debt / grant / equity / partnerships fit) (Worth £300)
Total Typical Value: £990
Session VIP Pass — What’s Included
Included in your VIP Pass: VIP Expo access + funding readiness tools + funding route guidance + long-term action planning pack + premium success frameworks + signed book copy (total typical value £3,954+).
A) VIP Expo Ticket (Worth £50)
- VIP Expo access
B) Funding readiness tools (implementation)
- Fundability Scorecard (1–5 scoring across 6 blocks) (Worth £275)
- Funding Readiness Checklist (quick audit) (Worth £150)
C) Funding strategy & route selection
- Funding Ecosystem Map (routes to capital + fit guidance) (Worth £250)
- Route Selection Guide (debt / grant / equity / partnerships fit) (Worth £300)
E) Action planning & long-term readiness (VIP Add-On Pack)
- 7/30/90 Day Action Plan Worksheet (Worth £200)
- 12-Month Founder Readiness Roadmap (quarterly plan) (Worth £400)
- STRIDE Accelerator Framework (3–6 month fast-track blueprint) (Worth £500)
- FOUND Community Model (support + accountability structure) (Worth £300)
Premium Success Frameworks (VIP Exclusive)
- 4 Pillars of Success — Business Success Model (Worth £497)
- D.E.A.L. Model of Personal & Professional Success (Worth £997)
- Copy of the book “Visions to Victory” (by Santosh) (Worth £35+)
Total Typical Value: £3,954+
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 40.00 to GBP 214.14
