Discover new things among like minds
Upcoming Events
We'll shortly begin a new series of events sharing learnings from launching a variety of ventures.
Past Events
We recently heard from Rapha founder Simon Mottram, and explored how technology is reshaping retail.
Latest
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Exploring Mentoring at Airbnb
At Airbnb's offices on Wednesday, we shared first-hand experiences to explore how people on both sides of the relationship can make the most out of mentoring.
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Learning from Launching: Food & Drink
Last night at Radio Alice's Hoxton Square pizzeria, we learned about the challenges and opportunities at play when launching restaurants.
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Meaningful mentoring
Join us at Airbnb's offices on Tuesday 23rd May, where we'll be sharing advice and experiences to learn how everyone can make the most out of mentoring.
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Sensory Science
Last night at PROPERCORN, we heard from Professor Charles Spence and MassiveMusic’s Roscoe Williamson about how sound can amplify consumer experiences.
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Doors, Drones & Deliveries
At Covent Garden’s Hospital Club, we hosted a panel discussion on last mile delivery as part of the ZX.YCN programme.
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Two's Company: Where do ideas come from?
Last night we welcomed Anthony Burrill and Chris Barez-Brown to the YCN Library to share their learnings on the process of developing ideas.
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Design for Breakfast
Over chai and naans at Dishoom, yesterday we explored the power of visual identities in the company of legendary restauranteur, Alan Yau.
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Simon's Reading List
On Tuesday we welcomed Rapha Founder Simon Mottram to the YCN Library, inviting him to add six of his favourite books to our shelves.
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Breakfast Briefing: Smart Health
From robotic exoskeletons to AI-powered diagnosis apps, on Tuesday 4th April, we’ll examine the technologies aiming to improve our health and wellbeing.
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Home at Airbnb
At Airbnb’s Clerkenwell warehouse space, a panel of speakers explored the theme of home and what it means to them and their work.
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Reading List: Erik Kessels
Erik Kessels, Creative Director of Member Agency KesselsKramer, joined us at the YCN Library to talk us through six books that have inspired him.
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Reading List: Simon Mottram
In February we'll play host to Rapha Founder Simon Mottram and learn about six books that have impacted his life and career.
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Wellness in the Workplace
To welcome in the new year, Members and a panel of speakers gathered at YCN to discuss how to instil healthier company cultures.
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Speaking with confidence in public
At a practical workshop hosted by author and coach Edie Lush, we learnt how to build our professional profiles by speaking compellingly and with confidence.
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Reshaping Retail
In collaboration with Member Hammerson, last night we explored the implications of emerging technologies for retailers online and in store.
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Social Entrepreneurship
In collaboration with Member Red Bull, on Tuesday 1st November we examined how organisations can create scalable social impact initiatives, exploring the lessons not-for-profits can learn from businesses.