Startup Grind London

03/11/2025

AI is reshaping how startups grow!

Last week, we hosted “Creating an AI-Powered Sales Process” with HubSpot For Startups and Startup Grind. The session explored how founders can use AI to map, automate, and scale their sales operations more intelligently.

The old model of “do more, sell more” no longer works. Hiring more reps and adding more tools doesn’t fix what’s broken. Founders today need clarity, not complexity.

With the right systems, startups can:
• Understand customers better through real data and context
• Automate routine tasks while keeping authentic connection
• Build scalable processes that improve conversion and satisfaction

Startup Grind and HubSpot share a simple mission, to educate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs.

We believe growth should come from purpose, not pressure.

Grateful to Anna Gordon and the HubSpot team for leading such a valuable workshop. Exciting to see how founders will apply AI to drive smarter, more human sales.

Watch the full webinar and sign up to receive your free gifts using the link in the comments.

24/10/2025

The legacy playbook of "do more, sell more" is broken. Hiring more reps, demanding more activities, and adopting more technology no longer guarantees product...

07/06/2025

29/05/2025

Join Carta for an upcoming live webinar, Q1 Venture Capital Review: From SAFEs to Exits. They'll share highlights from their latest reports on pre-seed and private markets, focusing on early-stage fundraising and Q1 market trends. They will also present fresh data on everything from fundraising volume and amounts to dilution and exits.

Save your seat now and submit your questions in advance to help shape the discussion. https://carta.com/events/25q1-venture-capital-review/

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

26/05/2025

In a world obsessed with AI and software solutions, one startup is reminding us that hardware still has the power to disrupt.

Join us at Startup Grind London for an unmissable fireside chat with Adrian Li Mow Ching, founder of Clicks Technology, the company behind the viral keyboard case that's changing how we use our phones—and how we work, write, and connect.

Fresh off being named Growth Startup of the Year at Startup Grind Global 2025, Clicks is on a meteoric rise:

💰 $7M in revenue

⌨️ 100,000+ keyboards sold

🛍️ Retail presence in the US, Japan, Singapore, and beyond

🌎 Customers in over 100 countries

But beyond the numbers, it's the human stories that are capturing hearts—and investor attention:

📖 An author who wrote their book entirely on a Clicks keyboard

👩‍👧 A mom helping her low-vision daughter navigate tech more easily

🧑‍💼 A Fortune 50 CEO who now responds on the go—without missing a beat

As we navigate an AI-dominated future, Adrian’s journey is a powerful reminder that tangible, thoughtfully designed products still have the power to transform daily life.

What to Expect:

🔥 Behind-the-scenes insights into building a breakout hardware startup

💡 Lessons from scaling globally while staying human-centric

📣 Open Q&A with a founder who's redefining what's possible in tech

Whether you're a founder, maker, investor, or tech enthusiast—this is your front-row seat to the story behind one of 2025's most exciting startups.

Spots are limited—don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

👉 Secure Your Seat Now

https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-london-presents-startup-grind-london-presents-a-conversation-with-founder-of-clicks/

In-person Event - Startup Grind London Presents: A Conversation with Clicks founder Adrian Li Mow Ching. Freshly crowned Growth Startup of the Year at Startup Grind Global 2025, here's a chance to hear from a founder who's proving that hardware still has the power to disrupt.

01/05/2025

🎥 Posting every day? Good for you. Posting once a week? Also good.
At Startup Grind London, shared that it’s consistency over perfection when it comes to building a personal brand. 👏

29/04/2025

🚀 “If no one knows your name, no one cares about your business.” - Ore Ade (TikTok) and Christina Minshull (The Brand Audit).
No ads. No cold sales. 100% revenue from building a personal brand. 👏
This is the founder power we talked about at Startup Grind London’s International Women’s Day event! 💥

24/04/2025

🔑 Want to stand out to investors?
At our Startup Grind London investor panel, Adam Barker (Guinness Ventures) shared two essential traits:
🔥 A deep understanding of your customer’s pain points
🔥 Openness to feedback & collaboration
Tag a founder who needs to hear this! 🚀