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Jo York

@joyork

Ex-founder, now CEO @igniteaccel. Here to help founders startup and grow. Inventor of the word “Ageoffery”. She/her.

Newcastle UK Katılım Şubat 2008
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Ignite Accelerator@igniteaccel·
Sometimes we all need a little bit of help. Founders who join The Launch Programme become part of a community of entrepreneurs in the early stages of building a business. Applications for The Launch Programme close on Sunday. Apply now at ignite.io/founders/launc…
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Ignite Accelerator@igniteaccel·
📢 Applications are now OPEN for our second Launch Programme intake. Supported by @Eagle_Lab_NEast , the Launch Programme is a 6-week part-time programme starting on the 5th February. Focused on helping founders turn their tech startup into a full-time occupation.
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Jo York@joyork·
I came across a word recently that really encapsulated my thoughts on building ecosystems that drive change. As it seems to be resonating with others, I thought I'd share it... linkedin.com/posts/joyork_i…
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Jo York@joyork·
Sometimes all it takes is a little knowledge and meeting others with the similar dreams. If this sounds like someone you know, maybe share this with them.
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Love this! Nice work Charlotte Windebank and the FIRST team. Another brilliant programme funded North of Tyne Combined Authority. Many more people could have successful business, but don't know it yet.
FIRST@FIRSTlifeskills

Did you catch us on ITV? We were thrilled to be featured in a news article, which highlighted the inspiring journey of Ukrainian refugees currently enrolled in our Understanding Enterprise course. To watch the news article visit youarefirst.co.uk/news/article/s… #equityandinclusion #NTCA

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Equity is a difficult balance to get right at the best of times, but it feels like there's 2 possible solutions to this issue. 1) Take less equity 2) Be less passive and provide for value for that equity
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This mirrors conversations I've been having with investors both in the UK and in the US over the last year or so. "potential investors are put off by the university acting as a large, passive shareholder"
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I've always believed in the talent and tenacity of the people in the North East and with this development, we can all work together to support each other.
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Jo York@joyork·
Exciting news! NTCA are funding some awesome projects such as enabling me & the @igniteaccel team to support the next generation of startup founders. An important piece of puzzle when it comes to competing internationally & creating jobs for the future. theguardian.com/politics/2022/…
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Clearing out long-forgotten piles of paper and found this snapshot from time... some of Newcastle's startup luminaries from 8 years back. "The Best of British Startups", Observer Tech Monthly 12/1/2014. Good times ♥️
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Jo York@joyork·
I've been immersed in startup life, culture and mentoring for over 9 years, but here's what the last year of running Ignite accelerator programmes. @joyork/what-ive-learned-from-my-first-year-at-ignite-e88bd27a8be3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@joyork/what-i…
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