Bridging Communities Glasgow

Following three sell-out events in Edinburgh, The Melting Pot and Startup Grind Scotland are delighted to announce Glasgow’s first cross-community networking event. We’re bridging communities to help you spark new connections and collaborations.Your hosts, Helen and Anna, are obsessed with community. It is at the heart of everything they do. Whether in a professional setting or personal, their communities are their source of advice, support, inspiration and celebration, helping them grow into the leaders they are today.But, as we all know, without challenging our perspectives, innovation slows and ideas silo. There is power in our comfortable spaces, but stepping out of our networks offers us a chance to build relationships with people with different worldviews, expertise and experiences – and create a lasting impact.These chance encounters lead to great things: making new connections, sparking ideas, solving challenges, and innovating through the collision of perspectives.In our first Glasgow event, we will explore what community means to us all, hearing personal stories of triumph, professional blunders and mistakes and, ultimately, how our networks can work together to develop a connected business ecosystem.Join us on June 21st, where our speakers will share their stories about their communities, the impact it has had on them and what they learnt along the way.What to expect:Hear from cross-sector experts about how change has the power to transform, shake up and question the status quoLearn about the different business communities in GlasgowShare your business passions with like-minded peopleEngage in facilitated, purposeful networkingConnect with peers and new friends in a casual settingShare an ask or a project you’re excited for with the communityHosted by:The Melting PotIn collaboration with:Barclays Eagle LabsCodeBaseBlack Professionals ScotlandCreative EdinburghSocial Innovation ConnectGlasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow Connected Arts NetworkOur speakersMartin Avila - Chief Executive Officer: CEISMartin is a champion of social enterprise and passionate about its ability to help strengthen our communities and tackle inequality. He is CEO of the CEIS Group, the UK largest and oldest social enterprise support organisation.He was previously the Director at the Kinning Park Complex (KPC), a multi-use community venue in Glasgow with a track record of innovative partnership working and of supporting others to develop new programmes of activity. Under his leadership the KPC conducted a flagship buyout of their centre, delivered a multi-million-pound renovation project and launched one of Scotland’s first Local Place Plans.Alison Savill - Head of Glasgow and West Regional Engagement: CodeBaseAlison is Head of Regional Engagement for Glasgow at CodeBase, she was previously Head of Site and Community at the CodeBase hub in Edinburgh while it was home to 110+ companies. Throughout her career she has focused on understanding the needs of individuals and making the targeted connections that are key to them finding support to assist their start-up journey.Our hostsAnna Brow, Content Marketer, loveelectricFrom Aotearoa New Zealand to Edinburgh, Scotland, Anna has seen how people create real change through business. With a wealth of experience in Scotland's Startup ecosystem, Anna has established relationships and partnerships with national and local bodies in various sectors, focused on entrepreneurship and social impact.Anna brings creative and strategic expertise to her work, striving to create innovative strategies to engage with stakeholders. Currently working in the marketing team at loveelectric, Anna brings an inquisitive take on the entrepreneurial world.Helen Denny, CEO, The Melting Pot - Scotland’s Centre for Social InnovationHelen is an entrepreneurial and empathetic leader with 20+ years’ experience across sectors. Her expertise lie in business development, strategy, facilitation and innovation. For the past decade, she has run her own social business, Not9to5, helping individuals and organisations navigate the changing world of work. Helen has been a member of The Melting Pot’s coworking community since 2016, and has found it to be an important source of connection, career progression and community. She is passionate about social innovation and has recently taken on the role of CEO, leading The Melting Pot in this next chapter as Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation.About The Melting PotThe Melting Pot is Scotland's Centre for Social Innovation and one of the oldest coworking communities in the world. We offer freelancers, remote workers, small businesses and large organisations flexible, safe and creative solutions for this new era of working.We offer regular events for our community, from exciting talks with Scotland’s leading Social Innovators to practical help with your business. We love helping people meet, learn and connect so we make sure almost all our events are open to everyone.About Startup GrindSG Scotland is the Scottish Chapter of Startup Grind, the world's largest startup community of 3.5M+ entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and dreamers.Central to everything we do is to help our community make friends, not contacts. We believe that the best ideas come from the most unexpected situations, and we’re committed to creating these moments of magic.SG Scotland inspires, educates and connects entrepreneurs across the country through monthly events, mentorship opportunities and partners.GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.

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Following three sell-out events in Edinburgh, The Melting Pot and Startup Grind Scotland are delighted to announce Glasgow’s first cross-community networking event. We’re bridging communities to help you spark new connections and collaborations.

Your hosts, Helen and Anna, are obsessed with community. It is at the heart of everything they do. Whether in a professional setting or personal, their communities are their source of advice, support, inspiration and celebration, helping them grow into the leaders they are today.

But, as we all know, without challenging our perspectives, innovation slows and ideas silo. There is power in our comfortable spaces, but stepping out of our networks offers us a chance to build relationships with people with different worldviews, expertise and experiences – and create a lasting impact.

These chance encounters lead to great things: making new connections, sparking ideas, solving challenges, and innovating through the collision of perspectives.

In our first Glasgow event, we will explore what community means to us all, hearing personal stories of triumph, professional blunders and mistakes and, ultimately, how our networks can work together to develop a connected business ecosystem.

Join us on June 21st, where our speakers will share their stories about their communities, the impact it has had on them and what they learnt along the way.


What to expect:

  • Hear from cross-sector experts about how change has the power to transform, shake up and question the status quo
  • Learn about the different business communities in Glasgow
  • Share your business passions with like-minded people
  • Engage in facilitated, purposeful networking
  • Connect with peers and new friends in a casual setting
  • Share an ask or a project you’re excited for with the community


Hosted by:

The Melting Pot


In collaboration with:

Barclays Eagle Labs

CodeBase

Black Professionals Scotland

Creative Edinburgh

Social Innovation Connect

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Connected Arts Network


Our speakers

Martin Avila - Chief Executive Officer: CEIS

Martin is a champion of social enterprise and passionate about its ability to help strengthen our communities and tackle inequality. He is CEO of the CEIS Group, the UK largest and oldest social enterprise support organisation.

He was previously the Director at the Kinning Park Complex (KPC), a multi-use community venue in Glasgow with a track record of innovative partnership working and of supporting others to develop new programmes of activity. Under his leadership the KPC conducted a flagship buyout of their centre, delivered a multi-million-pound renovation project and launched one of Scotland’s first Local Place Plans.


Alison Savill - Head of Glasgow and West Regional Engagement: CodeBase

Alison is Head of Regional Engagement for Glasgow at CodeBase, she was previously Head of Site and Community at the CodeBase hub in Edinburgh while it was home to 110+ companies. Throughout her career she has focused on understanding the needs of individuals and making the targeted connections that are key to them finding support to assist their start-up journey.


Our hosts

Anna Brow, Content Marketer, loveelectric

From Aotearoa New Zealand to Edinburgh, Scotland, Anna has seen how people create real change through business. With a wealth of experience in Scotland's Startup ecosystem, Anna has established relationships and partnerships with national and local bodies in various sectors, focused on entrepreneurship and social impact.

Anna brings creative and strategic expertise to her work, striving to create innovative strategies to engage with stakeholders. Currently working in the marketing team at loveelectric, Anna brings an inquisitive take on the entrepreneurial world.


Helen Denny, CEO, The Melting Pot - Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation

Helen is an entrepreneurial and empathetic leader with 20+ years’ experience across sectors. Her expertise lie in business development, strategy, facilitation and innovation. For the past decade, she has run her own social business, Not9to5, helping individuals and organisations navigate the changing world of work. Helen has been a member of The Melting Pot’s coworking community since 2016, and has found it to be an important source of connection, career progression and community. She is passionate about social innovation and has recently taken on the role of CEO, leading The Melting Pot in this next chapter as Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation.


About The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot is Scotland's Centre for Social Innovation and one of the oldest coworking communities in the world. We offer freelancers, remote workers, small businesses and large organisations flexible, safe and creative solutions for this new era of working.

We offer regular events for our community, from exciting talks with Scotland’s leading Social Innovators to practical help with your business. We love helping people meet, learn and connect so we make sure almost all our events are open to everyone.


About Startup Grind

SG Scotland is the Scottish Chapter of Startup Grind, the world's largest startup community of 3.5M+ entrepreneurs, innovators, investors and dreamers.

Central to everything we do is to help our community make friends, not contacts. We believe that the best ideas come from the most unexpected situations, and we’re committed to creating these moments of magic.

SG Scotland inspires, educates and connects entrepreneurs across the country through monthly events, mentorship opportunities and partners.


GET YOUR TICKETS HERE.