Founder's Friday

Founders Friday is a monthly event organized by the Newcastle NatWest Accelerator, aimed at connecting and empowering founders who are driving innovation across various sectors.

This in-person community gathering occurs on the second Friday of each month and includes founder spotlights, engaging talks, and hands-on workshops. It provides an opportunity to learn, collaborate, and expand your network with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and business leaders.

Additionally, participants are invited to stay and use the hot desk facilities in the accelerator space afterwards, allowing for continued discussions and maximizing their day.

Event Schedule

• 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Networking
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Founder Spotlight Session

Spotlight Speaker for September – Georgina Williams Hodgson

Evidence, Energy and the Bigger Picture: Align Your Frequency

Georgina Williams Hodgson, the founder of Nousana, integrates neuroscience, bioenergetics, natural health, and media psychology with practical tools aimed at enhancing everyday resilience. This session will present evidence-based insights and techniques designed to help you manage your nervous system, alter your perspective, and synchronize your energy for improved clarity and growth.

Learning Outcomes for This Session

• Understanding how coherence between the heart and brain enhances regulation and concentration
• Exploring the impact of belief and expectation on biological processes
• Examining the gut-brain connection and its significance for wellbeing
• Identifying tools to manage self-talk, media consumption, and mindset
• Discovering how music and shifts in perspective can affect state and performance

Practical Exercises

• The Nousana Switch: A quick, repeatable method to reset your system in under 90 seconds
• Gratitude Anchor: A personal practice to access fulfillment on demand
• Breathing for Calm: Techniques to maintain steady focus during decision-making and creative tasks

Main Takeaways

• A dependable state-switching tool for any situation
• A breathing technique that promotes calmness under pressure
• A personal gratitude anchor to enhance resilience
• Practical approaches for selecting food, media, and music that support clarity
• A broader perspective to help align your energy and focus

Target Audience

• Startup founders and small business proprietors
• Entrepreneurs looking for inspiration and actionable tools
• Professionals, creatives, and leaders interested in the intersection of science, wellbeing, and performance

Venue Details

The Lumen, Floor 4

St James' Blvd

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 5BZ, United Kingdom

Additional Information

• This event is conducted in person.
• Open to founders, innovators, and the broader entrepreneurial community.
• Photographs may be taken for promotional purposes; please inform the organizers if you do not wish to be included.

Registration Process

Secure your attendance through Eventbrite. Upon registration, you will receive confirmation and directions.