Accelerate your startup growth through partnerships

Startups often struggle to gain visibility, scale quickly, or access the right networks to grow. Strategic partnerships can change that.

This practical, one-off workshop is designed to help founders understand how to identify, approach, and build partnerships that unlock new markets, expand reach, and create sustainable business growth.

You’ll explore how to spot the right opportunities, develop mutually beneficial relationships, and craft collaborations that amplify your startup’s impact — all without needing deep legal or financial expertise.

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with a clear framework for identifying partners, practical strategies to start and nurture collaborations, and real-world examples of how successful startups have leveraged partnerships to accelerate growth.

This masterclass is for early-stage founders and experienced entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses through smart, strategic collaboration.

Perfect for those who are:

• Proactive and growth-oriented
• Open to partnership opportunities but unsure where to start
• Looking to expand their reach, resources, or credibility through collaboration

You’ll gain:

• A clear process for identifying high-value partners
• Practical tools for building and maintaining long-term relationships
• Inspiration from real startup success stories that show partnerships in action

This will be led by Ralph La Fontaine, Head of Entrepreneurship at City St George’s University. With a background as a successful founder in digital learning and extensive experience across product and innovation roles, Ralph brings a wealth of practical insight to early-stage ventures. He’s passionate about helping startups move fast, test assumptions, and build towards product-market fit with clarity and confidence. His approach focuses on laying strong foundations for long-term success—making this session a must for anyone serious about turning ideas into scalable impact.

This event is brought to you by City Ventures, the startup hub for all entrepreneurs in the City of London. Our mission is simple: to give you the skills, knowledge, and opportunities you need to explore ideas, grow ventures, and build better businesses.

Through our events, programmes, and community, we make startup support accessible to everyone, because we believe entrepreneurship should be a driver of opportunity and social mobility. Whether you’re just curious or already building something, City Ventures is here to back your journey. More information and events at: www.cityventures.co.uk

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