From Bedroom to Boardroom: How to Turn the Idea You Had at 1 AM into a Multi-Million Turnover Business

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Presented at BSidesBristol 2019 by

Nicola Whiting

Britain is a nation of inventors and in cyber security has this certainly proven to be true. However, many "bedroom entrepreneurs” with industry transforming ideas fail to succeed (or even start!).There are two key inter-related challenges, impacting people’s ability to move from bedroom to boardroom. First, how can you fund your idea enough to start a company? Second, managing all the different areas of a business can feel daunting. It’s not just about building great product – there’s people management, marketing and that dreaded word - sales.The good news is there are simple frameworks and readily available tools, encouragement and expertise to help you build your brand, grow professionally and make your first million.In this discussion we’ll share lessons learnt from the “front line” of making the leap from bedroom to boardroom, and deliver detailed insights and tips, gained from years of mentoring SMEs into successful businesses – on where you can make quick wins.Participants will leave equipped with a deeper understanding of what’s involved in building a business and a formula to accelerate their potential for success!