The community that keeps me close to the problems tech companies face
Silicon Mingle is the tech community I co-founded and run as CEO, with more than 2,500 members across Manchester and Leeds, and Lancashire, Liverpool and Sheffield launching in 2027. It puts me in the room, every month, with founders and teams working through the same marketing and sales problems you're facing.
A down-to-earth social for the tech community
Manchester already had plenty of panels, talks and pitch events, so we created something completely casual. There are no pitches, panels or speakers, just good people getting to know each other.
Relaxed socials for people in tech
Regular evening socials in Manchester and Leeds, where founders, developers, marketers and investors can simply turn up and meet each other.
Roundtables that solve real problems
Small-group sessions where members bring a challenge and work through it together. My one-to-one advisory sessions are based on the same idea.
Help beyond the events
Marketing, sales, connections and networking advice for members, from useful introductions to honest, practical feedback.
Advice shaped by a whole community, not just one client list
Running Silicon Mingle means I hear first-hand what's working for tech companies in the North, and what isn't. That feeds straight into the advice you get in a session, so you benefit from what other companies have already tried.
It also means that when you need an introduction, whether to a potential partner, a supplier or a founder who has already solved your problem, there's a good chance I know someone.
Turning community events into measurable social value
We turned our events into social value data, then used that evidence to win social value delivery contracts from private companies with social value clauses in their public contracts. It's the same approach I now help tech for good companies use.
See what Silicon Mingle is like for yourself
One of the easiest ways to find out whether I'm the right person to help is to say hello at a Mingle. Don't want to wait for Silicon Mingle to reach your area? Come and check us out in Manchester or Leeds, where everyone working in or around tech is welcome.