Bootstrappers Business Academy · The Live Series
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™ — Where Women Who Are Building It Meet Women Who Have.
A morning gathering for women bootstrapping businesses toward £1M and beyond — across the UK and Europe.
1.3%
of businesses reach £1M
£310bn
in underserved women-led growth
Free
Edinburgh, Glasgow & Hamburg · £10 / €10 elsewhere
From the Room
What Founders Said After Cambridge
In their own words, from the feedback we received after The Bootstrappers’ Breakfasts™, Cambridge, September 2026.
“Much higher impact than I expected! I met a group of fabulous women, made great new connections, and came away feeling that it really is possible to succeed.”
Founder · Cambridge Breakfast
“Very energising. Meeting a fellow founder who has had a very similar rollercoaster to me was validating. I feel less alone.”
Deirdre Cijffers · Founder & CEO, All In Images
“So much good advice was shared. Real stories, real people!”
Founder · Cambridge Breakfast
“Great insights and honest advice from the panel.”
Founder · Cambridge Breakfast
9.7/10
would recommend to a fellow founder
100%
would come to another Breakfast
The Live Series
Where We’re Coming.
Cambridge was the first, in September 2026. Every city marked Registration Open is taking names now.
Edinburgh
● Free · Registration Open4 November 2026 · 8:30–10:30am
Keynote: Darina Garland (Co-Founder, Ooni)
Local Host & Panellist: Nathalie Agnew (Founder, Muckle Media)
Panellist: Emma Macdonald (CEO & Founder, TBCo.)
RBS Accelerator Hub, 142–144 Princes St, Edinburgh
Glasgow
● Free · Registration Open
4 November 2026 · 12:30–2:30pm
Keynote: Darina Garland (Co-Founder, Ooni)
Local Host & Panellist: Kirsty MacCormick (CEO, bbspa UK)
Atera Spa, Oswald Street, Glasgow
Lisbon
● Registration Open10 November 2026 · €10
Keynote: Rose Radford (Business Coach & TEDx Speaker)
Local Host & Panellist: Dr Joy L. Wiggins (Cultural Agility Consulting)
Panellist: Jo Cox-Brown (CEO, Night Time Economy Solutions)
Bristol
● Registration Open
19 November 2026 · £10
Local Host & Keynote: Céline Aloé (CEO, UKLC Education Group)
Panellist: Patricia Ypma (Spark Legal and Policy Consulting)
The Centenary Room, The Clifton Club, Bristol
Hamburg
● Free · Registration Open21 January 2027 · 8:30–10:30am
Local Host & Keynote: Juliane Broß (CEO, SGC Agency)
SGC Studio, Fuhlentwiete 14, 20354 Hamburg
Brussels
● Registration Open3 March 2027
Local Host & Keynote: Patricia Ypma (Spark Legal and Policy Consulting)
Panellists to be announced
Cambridge
Past event14 September 2026 — the first Breakfast
77 founders · £27M combined annual revenue on stage
9.7/10 would recommend it · Host: Geeta Sidhu-Robb
Coming Soon
DublinÂ
Dates to be announced — check back soon.
“I felt more connected to like-minded people. I resonated with the speakers and learnt from other founders.”
Founder · Cambridge Breakfast
What This Is
A Morning That Earns Its Place in Your Calendar.
No pitching. No panels of people who don’t look like you. A structured two-hour conversation between women who are actually doing it.
1.3%
of businesses reach £1M
£310bn
in underserved women-led growth
Free
Edinburgh, Glasgow & Hamburg · £10 / €10 elsewhere · registration required
The Morning
8:30am
Arrival & coffee — meet the room
9:00am
Keynote — a founder who has done it
9:30am
Panel conversation — real numbers, real decisions
10:00am
Open Q&A and introduction round
10:30am
Close — connection and follow-up
Who This Is For
You are bootstrapping a business toward £1M or €1M — and you want to be in a room with women who are doing the same.
- ✦You are the founder — bootstrapped, not VC-backed
- ✦You are at six figures and building toward seven
- ✦You want conversations about real business — not networking scripts
- ✦You show up, contribute, and leave smarter than when you arrived
Registration is required. Places are limited.
“Lots of motivation and warnings! I’d always prefer to learn lessons from someone else rather than make mistakes myself.”
Founder · Cambridge Breakfast
On Your Headphones
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™ Podcast
The conversations from the table, edited and brought to you — keynote speakers, panel highlights, and the insight you wished you'd heard sooner.
“Your work is so important, both to those at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey and to those going through difficult times. Please keep going — there are so many of us who need what you do.”
Founder · Cambridge Breakfast
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