2025 Week #18: Don't Miss Out - London's Top Networking This Week
Business and networking events in London • 28th April - 4th May 2025
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Hello, and a very good morning! Welcome to Week #18 of Raise Your Profyle. I’m Chris, co-founder of Profyle Card, and this is the place to find the most interesting business and networking events in London over the next 7 days.
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This week’s events
Business Networking in London with + Free LinkedIn Profile Photos
Monday, 28 April @ 19:00 • The Franklin, an SLH Hotel, Kensington
Connect with founders, business leaders, entrepreneurs, directors at The Franklin Hotel to collaborate and grow your network. Join a diverse group of professionals to forge valuable relationships that could lead to exciting ventures and collaborations in a casual networking format. As an exclusive bonus, enjoy a free LinkedIn headshot to enhance your online presence in the elegant and comfortable setting of The Franklin Hotel's reserved bar area.
ElevenLabs × Salesforce Ventures Presents: Enterprise Voice AI in Action
Tuesday, 29 April @ 16:30 • London, England
Explore how the most innovative brands are building with voice AI. Join us for an evening of conversation, real stories, and practical insights from the teams using ElevenLabs to scale. Real‑world stories and live demos from ElevenLabs customers, Solda.ai and VEED, will showcase how they reduced costs, accelerated time‑to‑market, and scaled using their Enterprise stack. Hear how ElevenLabs’ Enterprise plans offer discounts, enhanced customer support, and custom plans to help your company scale, and network with peers facing similar scale‑up questions.
LLM London - Regular Social @ The Flying Horse
Tuesday, 29 April @ 18:00 • London, England
Join LLM London for our regular social meetup at The Flying Horse! Bring your stories of success, failure, and lessons learned in the world of LLMs. Let's share ideas, solve problems, and build great connections together. Looking forward to seeing you there from 6pm onwards. Look for the tables marked LLM London!
Women of Customer Success London Spring Happy Hour
Tuesday, 29 April @ 18:00 • Bubba Oasis, Angel
Join us for an evening of networking and inspiring conversations at our Women of Customer Success Networking Drinks hosted at the lovely Bubba Oasis rooftop in Angel. This is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded women in the industry, exchange insights, and grow your network in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Expect great company, engaging discussions, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Hiring for culture: an asset or barrier to success?
Wednesday, 30 April @ 18:00 • The Loading Bay - at Techspace, Shoreditch
Hiring for culture has long been considered a key component of building strong teams. But has it gone too far? Are we prioritising cultural fit over business needs and long-term success? Join us for food, drinks and a thought-provoking panel where industry experts challenge conventional wisdom and explore what truly matters when hiring. Our expert panel brings together thought leaders with diverse perspectives.
Inspired Women 'At The Hub' TW12 - Monthly In-Person Dinner
Wednesday, 30 April @ 19:15 • Hampton Inspired Hub, Hampton
Join us for a monthly in-person dinner at Inspired Women 'At The Hub' TW12 to connect, inspire, and empower each other! Step into an evening of inspiration, education, and connection with Inspired Women Hampton. Held on the last Wednesday of each month, these gatherings are designed to bring women together in a warm, welcoming, and supportive space. Expect engaging talks to inspire and educate, featuring guest speakers and member spotlights, and opportunities to share your story, exchange ideas, and grow within a community of like-minded women in a relaxed atmosphere.
FoundersX Social x citizenM Tower of London
Wednesday, 30 April @ 18:30 • citizenM Tower of London hotel, Tower Hill
Hosted by Accountancy Cloud and citizenM, join us for social drinks on a 9th floor rooftop overlooking the Tower of London. Expect good vibes, networking, and drinks! We've hired a rooftop with refreshments that brings together like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and operators. Network against the backdrop of amazing landmarks like The Gherkin, Sky Garden and Tower Bridge.
Pitch and Run London
Thursday, 1 May @ 08:00 • St. Paul's Cathedral, City of London
Everyone is welcome! Make new friends in the startup space as we run 5km. Meet outside Dion Bar, St Pauls - we will start at 8:00 am. We will head down Millennium Bridge and come back through the Golden Jubilee Bridges if you want to catch up.
CFO Series - London
Thursday, 1 May @ 18:00 • London, England
Join Mountside Ventures, RORA and Resurge as they host their next networking event for finance leaders working at startups and scaleups. The events are part of a series to build a strong community with peers, sharing best practices, and discussing market trends. The focus for this event is funding your business through turbulent times, featuring a fireside chat with funding experts followed by networking and canapés.
Legal & Tax Challenges in AI: IP Protection & Investment Strategy
Thursday, 1 May @ 18:00 • Barclays Bank, City of London
Join us for an insightful evening where legal, tax and investment experts come together to explore how founders and professionals can navigate the evolving landscape of AI regulation, intellectual property, and funding strategies. Whether you’re building AI products, investing in them, or advising those who do — this discussion will equip you with practical tools to turn legal and tax challenges into growth opportunities.
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!