About this Event
In the Room: Getting to the Top Table, the Boardroom, and the Next Stage of Growth
Date & Time: 18th November | 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Royal Bank Accelerator, 142-144 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4EQ
Overtime by ClearSky, in collaboration with SWiT (Scotland Women in Technology) and Royal Bank Accelerator She Scales, presents an exclusive evening designed for ambitious founders, corporate tech leaders, and professionals looking to scale their careers and businesses. We are bringing Edinburgh’s brightest minds across technology and enterprise together to cross-pollinate, share real-world insights, and tackle what still gets in the way as women move from building a career to having genuine influence, ownership, and decision-making power.
What to expect: Through a high-impact panel and strategic networking, we will explore the real barriers to advancement across three key perspectives:
● The Corporate Ceiling: Why do women still drop away at the most senior levels? We will discuss sponsorship versus mentorship and how to navigate invisible leadership barriers.
● Executive to Boardroom: Learn what truly makes someone board-ready, how to translate operational experience into strategic value, and the importance of putting yourself forward early.
● The Founder & Scale-Up Ceiling: Understand the distinct challenges of accessing investment, transitioning from founder to CEO, and building a strong advisory board to back an unproven business.
Whether you are navigating a male-dominated tech environment, scaling a high-growth startup, or driving corporate innovation, this event bridges the gap between technical expertise and commercial success.
● Connect directly with professionals from the SWiT tech ecosystem and the She Scales founder community
● Hear from senior tech leaders and successful scaling founders (Panelists announced soon!)
● Walk away with real strategies for elevating your career trajectory and scaling your business
● Bridge the gap between technical expertise and commercial success
Event Timings
● 17:00 – 17:30: Arrivals, Welcome Drinks & Initial Networking
● 17:30 – 18:00: Core Panel Discussion: Scaling, Tech & Enterprise
● 18:00 – 18:30: Audience Q&A
● 18:30 – 19:00: Post-Panel Networking & Wrap-Up
Why attend?
● Build high-value, strategic connections that go far beyond basic networking
● Learn how to recognise when you are ready to seize your next big opportunity
● Discover exactly what makes someone board-ready and how to position yourself
● Gain actionable strategies for securing investment, building a leadership team, and navigating the tech landscape
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Event venue & nearby stays
Royal Bank Accelerator Edinburgh, 142-144 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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