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TESTIMONIALS

Susan Benjamin:
This is an excellent programme for startups who face so many challenges and limited budgets

Matt Robinson:
Excellent Day, Interesting Anecdotes, Energetic Delivery

John Hynes:
It’s nice to hear from a man who has done the walk and is able to talk the talk

Clare Brynley-Jones:
Great day – great setting, really interesting and reassuring

Ross Wallin, Pitcher and Piano:
Great Venue, charismatic presenter and good time slots

Phillip Gibbs, Synergy Linx Ltd:
Doug Richard is great, open and has a great sense of humour. Phil Wilkinson was a very valuable addition

Vanessa Knight, 100 Percent Art:
Brilliant, loved the interactive approach with audience to give real on-the-spot examples

Joanna Anthony:
A positive day which I can highly recommend to others

Doug Richard

Press Coverage

Dragon’s Den star says now is the perfect time for startups

The Hull Daily Mail has covered School for Startups’ Start Here! Growing a Successful Business event at the University of Hull. To read the full story, click here.

Wednesday 3 March

Startup TV Digital Magazine Issue One

Doug Richard has been featured in the debut issue of Startup TV Digital Magazine. The new digital magazine is aimed at the startup community and covers expert advice, tips and interviews from high profile entrepreneurs. In this issue Doug talks candidly about topics such as getting fired, being lazy, finding success and talks about his thoughts on the business life-cycle.

Wednesday 3 March

Dragon says Birmingham’s Entrepreneurs can fire up economic fight back

Doug Richard, Dragons’ Den Entrepreneur, calls for Birmingham to seize the startup opportunity

03 FEBRUARY – BIRMINGHAM: Birmingham could emerge from recession as a world class capital for entrepreneurs, but needs to be freed from regulatory red tape, according to Doug Richard, one of the country’s leading entrepreneurs.

Thursday 4 February

Press Release-Doug Richard to Teach UK Entrepreneurs How to Start and Grow a Business at Newcastle University on February 3

Wednesday, 3 February, Doug Richard’s School for Startups together with O2 will deliver a course in how to start a business in collaboration with Finance Tree, Newcastle University Business School & Newcastle University Careers Service and sponsored by Ward Hadaway Law Firm, Newcastle Science City & North East Access to Finance. Register online at www.schoolforstartups.co.uk.

Friday 15 January

UK Startups are Prey for Rip Off Artists Disguised as Angel Groups & Financiers, says Doug Richard

“Just to be clear . . . start-ups should not be charged to pitch their businesses to angel investors. . . . Corporate financiers do not make their money on [upfront] fees but by taking a percentage of the money raised.”

Sunday 1 November