Panel: 'Funding the Dream: Navigating the Startup Finance Maze'

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm UTC+01:00

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School | Manchester

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Panel: 'Funding the Dream: Navigating the Startup Finance Maze'
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Listen to a valuable guide on funding your dream business from a panel of leading entrepreneurs and experts
About this Event

This panel discussion will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, room BS 5.01.

Follow our Linkedin page to find out more about the incredible speakers and businesses involved!

What to expect?

Everyone is welcome - creatives, entrepreneurs, and the simply curious. Expect engaging speakers sharing insights, experiences, and stories from the world of entrepreneurship. Panel discussion Topic: From Idea to Impact: How Entrepreneurs Spot Opportunities. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from the experts and network with likeminded professionals.

Our speakers

We will be joined by and impressive lineup of speakers, with an abundance of knowledge and expertise to share:

  • Ian Dixon - Head of Access to Finance at GM Business Growth Hub
  • Nick Richardson - Founder, Board Director & Shareholder of The Insights Family and Co-Founder & Director of End Game
  • Anita Frost - Founder of Green Bean Studiosยฎ

The panel will be moderated by Darren O'Brien Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance

Times

The panel discussion will take place from 17:00 until 18:00. Registration for the panel opens at 16:30.

What is the Pop-up Living Lab?

This panel discussion is a part of a dynamic, week-long Living Lab where anyone interested can step into an open innovation environment and help businesses tackle real challenges. Experience innovation first-hand, shape real ideas, and contribute your perspective to questions that matter. Our temporary Pop-Up Living Lab is taking place 20โ€“24 April from 15:30-17:00 at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School.

For more information on the Pop-up Living Lab, head to our Linkedin or our Eventbrite page, where all dates and other panel discussions are listed.


Please note that photography will take place at this event. We look forward to welcoming you, if you have any questions, please email Dr Malgorzata Trelka at [email protected].


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Registration opens
๐Ÿ•‘: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Panel discussion : From Idea to Impact - How Entrepreneurs Spot Opportunities
๐Ÿ•‘: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking and Drop in Living Lab
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, Lyceum Place, Manchester, United Kingdom

Tickets

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