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Our Changemaker Series
Every month we host in-person fireside chats with impact-led founders. All our Changemaker events are free to attend, thanks to Virgin Money.
Listen to our Podcast 'Virgin StartUp Changemakers' to catch up on the conversations. Available on Spotify and Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Simon Squibb
Entrepreneur & Founder of HelpBnk
Simon is on a mission to help 10 million people kickstart their businesses. With millions of followers, he’s spreading the word through his #GiveWithoutTake movement and inspirational street interviews.

Joe & Nikki Wicks
Founders of The Body Coach
Brothers Joe & Nikki Wicks are on a mission to help the world get fitter, healthier and happier. Through their award-winning Body Coach App they have helped change millions of people's lives all around the world.

David Abrahamovitch
Founder & CEO of GRIND
Over the last decade, Grind has grown to become the breakout coffee challenger brand in the UK. Grind coffee beans, coffee cans and coffee pods are available in most major UK grocers and online.

Jamie Crummie
Co-Founder of Too Good To Go
The app tackling food waste and now serving over 100 million users globally. Too Good To Go connects users with their local restaurants, cafes and businesses, to purchase unsold but perfectly good food, saving it from going to waste and offering great value.

Harriet Hastings
Founder of Biscuiteers
Back in 2007, Harriet identified a gap in the market for luxury food gifting and launched her more personalised and stylish alternative to sending flowers and chocolates; hand-iced biscuit gifts. Harriet is also a huge advocate for women in business and a founding member of Buy Women Built.

Nicola Elliott
Founder of NEOM
After starting her own wellbeing journey, Nicola's mission is to supercharge the wellbeing of our communities and planet, leaving both in a better place. Using only 100% natural fragrances and naturally derived ingredients, NEOM is now a luxury award-winning wellbeing brand.
Celebrating 10 years helping founders to start and thrive.
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