It's been a warm one this week, so before we get into what's coming up, a quick PSA: keep those curtains shut during the day if the sun's on them, you'll thank yourself later. More on that below. For now, here's what's coming up this month and next...
Our open Q&As continue: Bring Whatever's On Your Mind
Our monthly open Q&A continued this week yesterday from 10am. Another busy and well attended event where the conversation flowed, the questions came in and were answered by Kathryn. As always with these we don't record them and we encourage you to bring whatever's been sitting in the back of your mind for us to work through live.
Whether you're right at the start of exploring the route, deep into building your business, or somewhere in between, this is the session built for that. Make sure you register early if you'd like to join our next one in August!
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We are here to welcome you
When you join Innovator International and secure your endorsement or visa, we invite you to a welcome session - this informative session is designed to help you settle in, connect, and make the most of your new community. During this session, you’ll meet other newly endorsed founders and begin building your support network.
You will also learn how our team and community can help you succeed — from mentoring and resources to networking and business growth. Discover what’s next on your journey, including key milestones, opportunities, and practical tips for getting started in the UK. Ask questions and get clear, actionable guidance about your next steps. This session is your first step into a community of like-minded innovators who share your drive to create, grow, and make an impact.
We look forward to meeting you!*
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*To book on these events, please refer to your welcome email or welcome pack, which will include your individual booking link. Please note the sessions are exclusively for members who have recently secured an endorsement or visa.
What you need to build a British business
Building a business rarely happens entirely on your own, even if it feels that way at first. Join us on Wednesday 15th July for our next open webinar, where we'll get into the practical decisions every founder faces sooner or later: what to handle yourself, when to hire, and where partnerships really move the needle. It's fully interactive, so bring your questions along. Sign up your space below.
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Applying for your next endorsement (ILR or Same business)
If you are in the 3rd year of your visa, this is a must attend session. Open to members of the Innovator International Community, this webinar is a great chance to learn about the process and actions required to apply for your next visa. Highly recommended for any entrepreneur who is considering their future steps or is in the process of preparing for a ‘same business’ or ILR application
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Looking into August
Our events continue through the summer months with some very exciting open webinars in the calendar. As always we strongly encourage you to sign up for your space ahead of time and put a reminder in your diary so you don't miss out!
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Have you caught up with our articles?
As well as our events we have been publishing some key articles to keep you busy and informed, including a very apt piece all about coping in our humid heatwave temperatures. Although you may have moved from a scorching hot country yourself, we have made sure to provide some handy hints and tips for staying cool or helping others this summer:
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From the Pulse archive and worth your time if you missed it
Get Out There and Explore
Our own Harriet swapped the laptop for a camera and headed off to some of the UK's best cities, and this piece is the result. From Bath's honey-coloured streets to Edinburgh's atmospheric closes, it's a love letter to slow travel, independent cafes and the quiet reset that comes from exploring somewhere new. If you've been meaning to get out of your usual routine, this one might just be the nudge you need.
Harriet Fuller
Make Your Brand Mean Something to You
Ever wondered where the name Geminus came from? Richard takes us back to March 2016, three hours in front of a computer, and a piece of advice from his wife that changed everything. It's a genuinely personal look at how Innovator International's name, logo and values came to be, and a reminder that the best brands are built on something that actually means something to you.
Richard Harrison
Adam's Business That Earned the Right to Stay
From a Silicon Valley exit to building a designer toy brand that survived a market crash and came out the other side stronger, Adam Raymond's journey to ILR is one of our favourite founder stories yet. It's honest about the hard parts nobody shows you, and it's proof that the Innovator Founder route works when you build something real and stay the course.
Harriet Fuller
