Handling rejections

+ weekly list of handpicked startup events for founders and investors in London

Vasily Alekseenko
April 03, 2024

Keep moving forward

Hey folks 👋,

It feels like London has woken up from winter with so many events to choose from this week and next.

Our demo day is just 3 weeks away, and now only tickets for investors are available.

The programme is set, and the 100 founders who will pitch have been selected.

Reflecting on the past few days, being an entrepreneur means you need thick skin. You'll often hear "no" more than "yes." It's a numbers game, not personal. It's tough, but learning to move on quickly is crucial. Never get defensive or argumentative with those who reject you. Learn what you can and keep moving. Mastering this is key for your wellbeing and your business's success.

🔥FEATURED EVENT🔥

Rare Founders

Investor & founder conference + Demo Day

Exciting times indeed! The program and the line-up of speakers have been released, and I can guarantee that this event is going to be AWESOME! Check out the details here.

The top-rated 100 founders who will pitch on the day have been selected. Check them out.

Founder tickets are all sold our now. Only investor tickets left. But you can also join us for the evening drinks reception with open mic pitching.

In-person event

22 April 2024, Mayfair, London

Showcase your product or service at our Demo Day. See the available options.

MORE RAREFOUNDERS EVENTS🔥

Rare Founders

Startup Run

Bi-weekly 5k running events for anyone in the startup ecosystem, followed by networking drinks in the nearby pub. Same time same, place.

In-person event

Green Park, London, England, W1J 9DZ

Thu 4 Apr, 18:00 - 22:00 BST

Rare Founders

How to pitch your startup in 1 min (WHAT)

This webinar is a masterclass from Vasily Alekseenko (founder of Rare Founders) and Anthony Rose (co-founder of SeedLegals). They will talk about what founders should be including in their 1 min pitch.

Online event

Fri 5 Apr, 12:00 - 13:00 BST

Rare Founders

How to pitch your startup in 1 min (HOW)

This webinar is a masterclass from Vasily Alekseenko (founder of Rare Founders) and Martin Barnes (founder of 8 Seconds 2 Connect). They will talk about HOW founders should be pitching. This of it not as what you say but how you say it.

Online event

Thu 11 Apr, 12:00 - 13:00 BST

OTHER EVENTS❤️

Meta Era

Web3.0 Ecosystem Welcome Reception

Join for networking, innovation, and celebration within the professionals among Digital Assets, Fintech and Web 3.0.

In-person event

London, UK

Web 3 Apr, 18:00 - 20:00 BST

Leo Capital

Capital Efficient Scaling: Learning from Atoa

A fireside chat with Atoa founders Sid and Cian to learn how they have harnessed the India Advantage to fast track their cross-border growth.

In-person event

Holborn, London, UK

Thu 4 Apr, 16:30 - 18:00 BST

Syrena

How to capture traction & Investment for your AI start-up in 2024

An insightful evening packed with actionable strategies you can implement today to propel your startup towards increased traction and investment capture.

In-person event

The Old Street Gallery, London, EC2A 4DQ, UK

Thu 4 Apr, 17:30 - 21:30 BST

Unruly Capital

Giant x Unruly: Spin & Breakfast

Bringing together the Climate & Deeptech founders of London - for a 45 min spin class + breakfast in Covent Garden.

In-person event

Covent Garden, London, UK

Fri 5 Apr, 8:15 - 10:00 BST

Founden

Easy 5km Run + Talk + Coffee

Lace up your running shoes and join the vibrant community of tech founders, investors, and operators for our bi-weekly 5km run hosted by Founden in Hampstead Heath.

In-person event

Hampstead Heath, London, UK

Sat 6 Apr, 9:30 - 11:00 BST

Techstars

Fundraising Series - Prepping Your Materials

An overview of what materials you should prepare for the fundraising process (e.g. 1-page summary, investor deck) and how to determine how much to raise.

Online event

Tue 9 Apr, 19:00 - 20:00 BST