The Unsexy Stuff #1: Demystifying Operations

The Unsexy Stuff is a curated series of live panel discussions and networking events by The Ops Engine ™ , bringing together some of the best operators, founders and investors to talk candidly about what it really takes to build and scale great businesses. For our first edition, we’re putting operations back at the centre of the conversation, demystifying what great operations actually looks like, when businesses need it, and the role it plays in building stronger, more scalable organisations. Expect an honest, practical conversation drawing on operational experience from some of the UK’s most exciting brands, including Ocean Bottle, BioFluff, OVO Energy, Save your Wardrobe, Resonance Energy Wear and more, followed by drinks and networking with a curated crowd of operators, founders and investors.

Schedule 6:00pm – Arrival, registration & networking drinks

Meet the panel and connect with fellow guests. 6:45pm – The Unsexy Stuff panel + Q&A

45 minutes of candid conversation on what great operations looks like and how it enables businesses to scale. 7:30–8:30pm – Drinks, nibbles & networking

Continue the conversation with our panellists, partners and guests.

We’re partnering with Agora Talent and True. two key players in the UK consumer space, bringing together talent and capital around the businesses shaping the industry.

True is Europe's leading consumer & retail sector specialist, combining public & private investment strategies alongside an Advisory practice servicing some of the world's largest corporates with technology strategy and sourcing. True's VC strategy focuses on pre-seed & seed investing in tech-driven businesses in the consumer & retail sector across the UK & Europe, both B2C and B2B.