The Talent Advantage: Hiring and Retaining Teams That Grow

Sep 17, 5:00 – 8:00 PM (UTC)

London

Halkin - 1-2 Paris Garden, 1-2 Paris Garden, Greater London, SE1 8ND

A candid conversation on building, hiring, and keeping the teams that power startup growth

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The Talent Advantage: Hiring and Retaining Teams That Grow

Building a great company means building a great team - but knowing who to hire, when to hire and how to keep the right people becomes increasingly complex as a startup grows.

Join us for a candid conversation on the people decisions that shape startup growth. We’ll explore how founders can attract and compete for great talent, avoid common hiring mistakes, and the tools that help build teams to scale and retain the people who make the biggest difference.

Panelists

  • Alex Mizzi

    Howard Kennedy

    Employment Lawyer

  • Tom Stevenson

    Founder

    Pynea

Moderator

  • Elinor Honigstein

    Startup Grind London

    Community

When

When

Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Prem Sangeet

    Supreme Factory

    London Director

  • Sam Adekunle

    Grone Collective

    Co-Director

  • Matt Lamb

    Howard Kennedy

    Legal & Fundraising

  • Elinor Honigstein

    Ambassador

  • Kelechi Achinonu

    Ambassador

  • Lanre Adeoye

    Program Manager

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