“Founders Forum is one of the key drivers of the startup ecosystem. ”

• Alex Bouaziz, Deel

“We felt honoured being included. I'm inspired by the creativity of everyone here; the diversity of businesses and the people growing those businesses is extraordinary to see. ”

• Josh Kushner, THRIVE Capital & Oscar Health

“I've had the privilege of being part of Founders Forum events throughout my career. From the very first intimate gathering of founders in the UK when I had just started Net-a-Porter, and now attending as a venture investor. ”

• Dame Natalie Massenet, Net-a-Porter & Imaginary Ventures

“It’s about being among people who are on the same journey as you. ”

• Dr Helen O’Neill, Hertility

“The really exciting thing about Founders Forum is you get to meet this incredible mix of people from government policy, big business, startup, scaleup, and venture capital. It's an incredibly eclectic mix that you very rarely get in one place. ”

• Euan Blair, Multiverse

“Founders Forum is remarkable for the high level of talent it attracts… This network is where friends are made and deals hatched, where entrepreneurs are mentored and where investors are educated. ”

• Greg Williams – WIRED

“I have relationships here that I've built over time and some of those have turned into business transactions. ”

• Guy Podjarny, Snyk

“Founders Forum is an intimate group that can have open, candid conversations with each other. ”

• Hanno Renner, Personio

“When I’m at Founders Forum, I meet mission-driven people from all over the world. That gives me the reassurance that we’re going to be able to tackle the hardest problems. ”

• Michelle Longmire, Medable

“It’s a place where founders can be really authentic about the challenges they’re experiencing. ”

• Nicolas Cary, Blockchain.com

“The Founders Forum team have an amazing ability to engage with different entrepreneurs at different stages in their businesses, from so many different industries within the technology ecosystem. ”

• Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore

“I love FF. I feel lucky to be part of this community! ”

• Ilkka Paananen, Supercell

“Great people and good conversations. ”

• Niklas Zennström, Atomico

“An annual boost of positive thinking as powerful as a huge jolt of adrenaline. ”

• Roula Khalaf – FT