Stories of business failure shared from NE of England. If you have a story or would like signposting for mentoring, business support or a chat, get in touch.
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13 Sep 2025
Unfortunately incident blocking exit to
@Tesco
@McDonaldsUK
off John Reid Road
@ChronicleLive
Apparently have to stay in Tesco's car park until cleared - hours. Looks like an unlicensed bike #collision
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21 Jun 2023
Good to hear @pauliske #Instituteofbusinessfailure @TechNExt_UK conference. @ForTechSakeUK #realpeople #realstories
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8 Mar 2022
It is #free #Virtual, one night a week, 1000 alumni in 20 global locations, with $115minvested, ecosystem supported by @Techstars @f6s. So, do you have a #uk based pre seed #tech #startup #Apps #MVP - then pull your finger out and apply now!
27 Feb 2022
Applications are open! #UK wide virtual 6 week #tech pre-seed #accelerator program, which is part of the #Global @FoundersBoost #community
@Accenture @techUK @womenintech @DigiCatapult @innovateuk @TechUpWomen @UKBAngels @Techstars @f6s @StartupGrind @Startup_van @iamstartacus
8 Mar 2022
Don't F it up. A safe environment and learning experience for pre- seed #uk #tech #startups Do you have an idea, #MVP #platform #Apps ? Apply now!
27 Feb 2022
If you have a #uk based pre-seed #tech #startupbusiness who hasn't made it onto a recent #accelerator programme - can you commit to 1 night a week (#virtual) for six weeks to get investment, revenue and pitch ready? Become part of our global community - applications open now!
22 Oct 2021
Whether you are a #creative #thirdsector #graduate #9to5 person, do you say 'what if' and hanker after a #sidehustle or want to #beyourownboss - then this may be of interest if you are based in the NE of England @sunsoftcity eventbrite.co.uk/e/idea-gene…
@GeneratorNE @SundCulture
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
We've got big news!
Startup Boost has rebranded to @FoundersBoost!
Find out more at our new home on foundersboost.com
#FoundersBoost #FoundersFirst
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
5 Jun 2021
This Wednesday June 9th Demo Days happening online for our programs in KEN, LA, PGH, SFL, TO, UK, VAN & DC!
Be the first to see & network w/ 55 #preseed #startups - 80% having #underrepresented #founders!
Register: hubs.la/H0PsW8H0
#preaccelerator #foundersfirst
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
21 May 2021
Always great to support @StartupBoostUK, @startupne, and @nomoneymurray, with the Spring 2021 programme. Kudos to our CEO @EdlaganJ17 for helping out with mentoring duties.
Join the guys and the UK Spring 2021 cohort on June 9th for their all-important demo day!
Links below👇
20 May 2021
On June 9th individual Demo Day events take place for our cohorts in #Kenya, #LA, #Pittsburgh, #SouthFlorida, #Toronto, #UK, #Vancouver & #WashingtonDC!
Get the first look at 55 pre-seed startups - with 80% having #underrepresented #founders!
Register at startupboost.org/demoday
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I'm back again on the 9th June with @AlexOsterwalder and @tendayiviki for The StratChat Show by @strategyzer. Sign up now to get your spot.
strategyzer.com/webinars/why…
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8 Apr 2021
Still looking, get involved
16 Mar 2021
At a loose end? @StartupBoostUK are looking for a volunteer programme leader to support their #free 6 week #tech pre #acceleratorprogram (Wednesday 6-9pm) starting 7th April DM
#Leeds #Leicester #Bristol #Birmingham #Manchester #Edinburgh #Glasgow #Aberdeen #London #ecosystem
F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
6 Jan 2021
The likes of L. Fox and T. Young (I won’t @ them & give them the attention they crave) having the audacity to spout nonsense on national TV despite actual evidence to the contrary 🤦🏻♀️ Please stop giving them credence and airtime.
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
2 Dec 2020
Over the moon to share this! We have some amazing companies this year representing the #NorthEast well done to our regional winners ! #tech #startups #wearetechnation
2 Dec 2020
📣Day 2 of The 12 Days of Scaleups🥁
Today we're excited to announce the Regional Winners of Rising Stars 3.0 in the North East!
technation.io/12-days-of-sca…
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
2 Oct 2020
Find out our CEO's views on the future of Incubators and Accelerators... @PatrickFDinneen
Shout out to @ycombinator @techstars @500Startups @startupboosthq @ubiglobal @siliconvikings @KAUSTinnovation
submit.com/how-accelerators-…
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
9 Jul 2020
It's going #virtual, so get onboard! This great article by @nnovick @startupboosthq sums it up medium.com/@startupboosthq/t… #disruption #opportunity It costs nothing to be part of startupboost.org/newcastle, supporting the NE Tech community.
#apply #speak #partner #PayitForward DM
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
9 Jul 2020
We are looking for teams in the North East of England to join our global #tech pre accelerator in the Autumn. Applications open 20th July, no cost to be part of it, nor any equity taken. To find out more, we have a virtual 'open' evening Friday 17th July eventbrite.com/e/startup-boo…
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
19 Jun 2020
Brilliant creative zoom with ace MP @LizTwistMP @SusanJonesArts @Jodieebrown1542 @orbiscommunity @TheCannyNetwork @MelanieKyles @emmamcgurrell @chadmale @funncle @taracooperNCL @RosRigby @nwnclaire @VentureStreamUK @mandylights
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20 May 2020
Not too late to book a free ticket! eventbrite.co.uk/e/newcastle…
20 May 2020
To all attendees of tonight's @funncle @FuckupNight check your inbox/junk, as the log in has been sent this morning. Look forward to hearing @alfiejoey @CulpaFeliks and @startupboosthq Natalie Novik, alongside shout outs from @orbiscommunity #saveourcommunity & @nclstartupweek
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20 May 2020
To all attendees of tonight's @FuckupNight
check your inbox/junk, as the log in has been sent this morning. Look forward to hearing @alfiejoey @CulpaFeliks & @startupboosthq Natalie Novik, alongside shout outs from @orbiscommunity #saveourcommunity & @nclstartupweek #startups
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F Up Nights: Newcastle retweeted
19 May 2020
Translation, stay safe, listen to stories of business failures, a learning experience told with a little dark humour and a beverage ;-) #ConnectedTogether #collaborate #startups #lockdown2020
18 May 2020
Reet, divvent be a div, stay in the hoose and hev a @fuckupnight, eventbrite.co.uk/e/newcastle… @weareproto @startupboosthq @UnLtd @BusinessGateway @FSBnortheast @leapthecrowd @NE1BID @narc_magazine @tn_northeast @TransmitStartUp @PrincesTrust @RTCNorth @digiunion @BluSkyTax @tombola
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