Networking
Networking is the process of establishing and cultivating meaningful relationships with professionals and peers to share knowledge, opportunities, and foster personal and career growth - a particularly important skill for entrepreneurs. Explore these resources to help you grow your network.
| Resource | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Community Platform | Tool | Join our Startup Community Platform to connect with entrepreneurs, find co-founders, discover opportunities, and access resources for entrepreneurial success at the University of Edinburgh. |
| Entrepreneurial Society | Group | Facebook group created for entrepreneurial-minded Edinburgh students. Join a community of innovative people, discuss your ideas, network and stay up to date with the latest news. |
| League of Entrepreneurs Edinburgh | Group | Edinburgh-based meetup group for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs and investors. During the events, you can find out how to make your business successful, learn how to raise investment for your startup, listen to inspiring stories of successful entrepreneurs and network with like-minded people. |
| The GlobalScot network | Group | Place for Scottish businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals to connect with some of the highly valuable connections and friends Scotland has around the world. The network welcomes business owners, entrepreneurs or professionals who are based in Scotland and are looking for business support. It is open to businesses in any sector and of any size – from startups to SMEs and large corporations |
| Networking on LinkedIn | Article | Advantages of networking on LinkedIn and tips on how to make the platform work for you, including finding potential contacts, starting conversations, sharing content, engaging with others, and offering support to build meaningful professional connections. |