Cloud9 Growth Hub

Identifying how to add value to your business can be a daunting task.

What are the key factors that distinguish your worth, and what helps you stand out from the competition?

It’s time to eradicate the doubt and guesswork and let a panel of Brighton’s most successful business development experts teach you how to develop concepts and ideas into feasible assets that boost revenue, entice the very best employees, and even help you make the maximum profit when it’s time to sell.

Cloud9 Growth Hub has gathered proven professionals to talk through transforming your business.

When it comes to the value of your business, utilising unique intellectual property in innovative ways is a tremendous way to stand out from the crowd. Join us for storytelling and successes, as we boost your business.

Who is the event aimed at?

Those in leadership (or aspiring roles) in an SMB – a small-to-medium-sized business. This event will be of value to anyone on a mission to supercharge the value of their venture!

Speakers/panellists:

Carlene Jackson, CEO and founder of Cloud9 Insight – On creating IP to find value in your business.

Samantha Oakley, Commercial Lawyer at Healys – IP: Rights and ownership.

Graeme Cox, Emteq labs – Stories from the Sussex Innovation Centre.

Adrian Alexander, Corporate Finance Partner at FRP Advisory On the implications of IP in valuation and exit.

What’s included?

- Four talks from leading industry professionals
- A Q&A discussion between the key speakers and other local business leaders
- A selection of pastries and breakfast favourites, so you don’t have to network on an empty stomach!

Schedule:

7.45 am: Networking opportunity and breakfast

8.30 am: Welcome and intro from the host

8.40 am: The main event – 4 x talks, as detailed above

9.30 am: Panel discussion and Q&A

10:30 am: Networking opportunity with hold and cold beverages

11:30 am: Event ends

Travel:

Ironworks is a five-minute walk from Brighton Train Station.

Dress code:

We’re in Brighton, so come as you are; whatever makes you feel comfortable!

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