Our past Inspire events

Members of our Inspire community have access to a range of events throughout the year. Select a previous event below to learn more about what it entailed. 

The audience listen to speakers at the Rathbones Inspire 'Journey of a founder' event in November 2025

Journey of a Founder with Steven Hewitt, Former CEO of Gymshark

Date: November 2025
Location: Gresham Street, London

Journey of a Founder with Steven Hewitt, Former CEO of Gymshark

Date: November 2025
Location: Gresham Street, London

We were delighted to welcome Steven Hewitt, Former CEO of Gymshark for a fireside chat. Steve shared his fascinating journey from joining a start-up in Birmingham to leading one of the UK’s fastest growing global fitness brands. He discussed the importance of leadership, culture, and purpose in building a global business.

Key takeaways:

  • People and culture first. Gymshark's rapid growth was based on a value-driven culture built on trust and empowerment.
  • Great leaders must balance humility with decisiveness and showing vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
  • Steve stressed the importance of shifting from a product company to being a community and purpose-led brand.

The event hosted by Paola Cuneo, Lead Entrepreneurial Engagement at Rathbones, catered to founders and business owners at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey. 
 

The audience listen to speakers at the Rathbones Inspire 'Journey of a founder' event in November 2025
Sustainability seminar

Sustainability Seminar

Location: Finsbury Circus, London

Sustainability Seminar

Location: Finsbury Circus, London

We heard from a panel of experts: Richard Burrett, chief sustainability officer, Earth Capital, Lise Honsinger, chief revenue officer, Notpla and Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO and founder, Pavegen. We discussed a wide range of topics, from net zero, clean tech and sustainable value chain. We also heard from Nicola Day, deputy CEO at Greenbank on her takeaways from attending COP28.

Sustainability seminar
A selection of attendees at the Female Founders' Breakfast

Female Founders’ Breakfast

Location: Finsbury Circus, London

Female Founders’ Breakfast

Location: Finsbury Circus, London

We were joined by an amazing panel of female investors, Anastasiya Elfimova, Head of Origination, Hg Capital, Zixin Pan, Associate Director, Gresham House, Lizzie Ryan, Partner, Imbiba and Hannah Tapsell, Invester, Mercia Ventures.

A selection of attendees at the Female Founders' Breakfast
Audience members listen to a speaker

A hugely inspiring evening with Ebony

Location: Finsbury Circus, London

A hugely inspiring evening with Ebony

Location: Finsbury Circus, London

Ebony’s story is a testament to her resilience and determination in pursuit of her passions. Having played cricket in some of the toughest physical and mental conditions, her insights to the world of elite sport and beyond tell a story of extraordinary resilience which has earned her respect and made her an inspiration to countless individuals in both sport and business.

Audience members listen to a speaker

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