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Hello, and a very good morning! Welcome to Week #33 of Raise Your Profyle. I’m Chris, co-founder of Profyle Card, and I’ve been on the hunt to find you the most interesting business and networking events happening in London over the next 7 days.
The London summer vibes are in full effect, and so is this week's lineup of events! ☀️ The schedule is packed with fascinating gatherings for the tech and design communities, with deep dives into AI-powered UX/UI, a special product talk on building AI-native products, and a new series dedicated to design engineers. Founders and entrepreneurs can get live feedback on their brands, while those in HealthTech have their own networking mixer. For a more relaxed social setting, you can enjoy a live-coding music night, a picnic for UX/UI designers, or a founder co-working day that transitions into a sunset rooftop party. It's a dynamic week to learn, network, and connect with like-minded people across the city!
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So, let’s dive into this week’s events…
Design + AI: UX & UI
Monday, 11 August @ 18:30 • Location upon registration
Join the Eurasian Startup Hub for a discussion on "Design in AI," with a special focus on UX & UI. This event brings together leading voices at the intersection of design, technology, and product. Speakers include Vlada Zdorovenko, a Senior UX Designer at Tesco Technology, who will share insights on AI-powered UX innovation; Asan Amirov, a Unity Engineer at XYZ Reality, offering an AR/VR perspective; and Rina Arutiunian, a Product Designer at Picsart. Together, they will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the design landscape with practical applications in product development and its impact on the future of user experience.
Cowork and Connect
Tuesday, 12 August @ 10:00 • Shoreditch Exchange, Shoreditch
WILD Coworking is hosting a co-working day in collaboration with Shoreditch Exchange, providing a relaxed, in-person environment for women and non-binary individuals who typically work from home. This is a chance to work and network with like-minded people, offering a break from solitary work and the opportunity to make connections in a low-pressure setting. Attendees are welcome to arrive anytime, work together, and enjoy an optional communal lunch break. The event is a chance to get things done while connecting with others.
Product Talk with Chris Pedregal (Granola)
Tuesday, 12 August @ 18:00 • Granola Offices, Old Street
Join Granola at their offices for a product talk with CEO and co-founder Chris Pedregal. Chris, who previously founded the Google-acquired app Socratic, will share his insights on building AI-native products and the journey of creating Granola, the AI note-taking app. This event is a great opportunity to hear from an experienced founder, with drinks and food provided. Due to high demand, registration approval is required, and guests must arrive by 6:30 pm to be admitted to the Q&A session.
Fix My Brand™ - Live Brand Feedback & Networking For Founders
Tuesday, 12 August @ 18:45 • DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington, Kensington
Fix My Brand™ is back in London for an intimate event where founders can get clear, actionable brand feedback and network with like-minded professionals. Led by strategist Karina Karn, the evening offers live, behavioral insights on positioning and growth. The format is designed to be a "strategy salon," not a sales event, with optional quickfire founder introductions and networking, all within a curated and purposeful environment.
HealthTech Startups, Investors and Innovators Networking
Tuesday, 12 August @ 19:00 • The Other House South Kensington
The Business Minds invites HealthTech startups, investors, and innovators to an exclusive networking event. This gathering is designed for professionals passionate about transforming the healthcare industry through technology. The evening will feature mingling sessions, a structured 1-minute elevator pitch opportunity, and a complimentary welcome drink, all within a relaxed, welcoming environment. It's an ideal opportunity for making genuine connections, exploring collaboration and career advancement opportunities, and staying at the forefront of HealthTech innovation.
Design Engineering Nights
Thursday, 14 August @ 18:00 • Location upon registration
Granola is hosting "Design Engineering Nights," a series created to bring together design engineers. This first event is for those who love the intersection of design and engineering, offering a chance to share career journeys and learn from peers. Short talks will be given by Bruno Stasse (Silk), Samuel Kraft (Raycast), and James Shedden. The evening includes food, networking, and a Q&A session, providing a space for both designers who enjoy coding and engineers who appreciate beautiful design to connect and improve their craft.
AlgoChill
Thursday, 14 August @ 19:30 • The Sekforde, Clerkenwell
AlgoChill is a relaxed evening of live-coded music and visuals, presented as a satellite event for Open Software Week. Inspired by AlgoRhythms, this gathering features multiple 15-minute open slots for artists using both digital and analog setups to perform. The event welcomes both beginners and professionals to participate and will include "brain-inspired surprises" in code, sound, or visuals, in alignment with the Neuroinformatics Unit's Open Software Week.
open house // golden hour: founder coworking + sunset rooftop party
Friday, 15 August @ 10:00 • Shoreditch Exchange, Shoreditch
PLUGGED, in partnership with Oneder, is hosting an all-day event for founders. The "open house" portion, from 10:00 AM, is a co-working session with an optional "content roast" where founders can get feedback on their pitch decks, landing pages, and more. This transitions into the "golden hour" from 5:30 PM, a sunset rooftop party with drinks and music, designed to blend serious ambition with serious fun. The event is a chance for founders to connect, collaborate, and get a taste of the community that PLUGGED is building.
UX/UI Designer Picnic Meetup
Saturday, 16 August @ 13:00 • Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
The Fouxy Squad is hosting a picnic for UX/UI designers, students, and other creative minds. The event offers a relaxed environment to meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and chat about career paths. Following the picnic, attendees can split into small groups for optional activities around the park, such as cycling, a tree-top adventure, visiting the Peace Pagoda, or boating on the lake. The event encourages attendees to bring their own lunch and picnic blankets, with pets also welcome, all to celebrate summer together.
Ink & Switch London Social
Saturday, 16 August @ 18:00 • The Arts Building, Finsbury Park
Ink & Switch, an independent research lab, is hosting a social to share recent news and research on the future of tools for thought. The event will feature a short presentation and demo by Lab Director Peter Van Hardenberg, focusing on the lab's work on malleable and local-first software. Hosted at the tldraw office in Finsbury Park, the evening provides an opportunity for those interested in building better computing to catch up, and there's also room for one to two additional lightning talks from attendees.
That's it for this week's Raise Your Profyle! I hope you're feeling inspired and ready to make some connections. Don't forget to subscribe to us on your favourite podcast platform – you can find us on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple.
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Happy networking, and I'll see you next week!
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