• 12 May 2026
  • Online

Manchester Bitesize  Angels, founders & directors

A focused session on how angel investors, founders and directors can better align capital, governance and growth.

Early-stage businesses must balance funding, leadership and governance to succeed. This session brings together the perspectives of angels, founders and directors to explore how these elements intersect.
Attendees will gain practical insights to improve alignment, decision-making and long-term growth.

This session is designed for directors, board members, senior leaders, founders and angel investors who want to deepen their understanding of how early-stage capital, governance and growth strategy connect.

By reframing angel investing and fundraising through a board-level perspective, the session positions all stakeholders—investors, founders and directors—as stewards of value creation. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their roles, improved alignment strategies, and actionable insights to strengthen decision-making and collaboration in early-stage ventures.

Speakers

Siobhan Clarke

Siobhan works with founders and boards navigating early-stage growth, fundraising and investor engagement. She brings a director-level perspective to angel funding — focusing on readiness, governance and alignment rather than just pitch decks

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Connect with other directors, develop yourself and influence the people that matter.

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