Your motivation to take part
I was drawn to Venture Crawl for the chance to immerse myself in London’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The opportunity to visit top innovation hubs, engage with industry leaders, and connect with like-minded students was too good to pass up. I wanted to gain real-world insights into building and sustaining a successful business, and Venture Crawl delivered that and more.
Your goals for the day
I hoped to deepen my understanding of innovation across different industries, gain practical entrepreneurial knowledge, and expand my network. Venture Crawl met these expectations and exceeded them. The behind-the-scenes access to pioneering businesses, candid conversations with start-up founders and the sheer energy of the day, left me feeling inspired and ready to take the next steps in my entrepreneurial journey.
Your Venture Crawl highlight
The King’s Start-up Accelerator founders panel was a standout moment. I was fascinated to hear each founder’s start-up journey, complete with both struggles and successes. Their stories reinforced that perseverance, adaptability and a strong vision, are key for making a business thrive.
The importance of adaptability in entrepreneurship was a key takeaway. Whether it was Red Bull UK showcasing how their global brand stays ahead through innovation, or Santander redefining banking through their Work Café, the day highlighted that success comes from continuously evolving, staying open to new ideas and being willing to take calculated risks.
Your advice for future Venture Crawl participants
Say yes to every opportunity the day presents! Venture Crawl is more than just a tour of innovation hubs, it’s a chance to engage, ask questions and build relationships that could shape your future. The more you put into it, the more you’ll gain.
Venture Crawl in one word...
Unforgettable.
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Venture Crawl is an annual event, which invites King's students to explore London's innovation hotspots first-hand, and meet entrepreneurial leaders. Previous stops include Grind Roastery, Octopus Ventures, Hello Fresh and Google Campus London.
Read more about Venture Crawl 2025 on the King's website.
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