Supporting Startups in the Age of AI

    All processes are changing because of AI, and none more so than entrepreneurship. A short talk or full workshop that helps support bodies overhaul their funding, mentoring & support playbooks for an AI-accelerated market.

    This isn't about teaching people to use AI tools. It's about understanding that AI is changing not just markets, but the entire entrepreneurship process. Support and funding must follow suit.

    50+Support Bodies So Far
    1-2 HoursDuration
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    "Available as a short talk or full workshop - tailored to your organisation's needs."

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    What our participants say

    "Thanks for your help Neil! Absolutely fantastic session and really has helped our team get our plan into shape!"
    Peter M
    Events Business MD
    "I can't stop thinking about several of the methodologies we covered to decide a good or bad idea. It's really changed the way I think about new businesses."
    Robert L
    Founder
    "Wow wow wow...! What a workshop. Personally I found Neil's delivery to be very engaging. I loved all the examples..."
    Tasha C
    Founder
    "We recently attended this incredible workshop by Neil, and it has completely transformed the way that we bring products to market. I can't recommend it enough!"
    Omar M
    CEO
    "The most actionable and useful workshop I’ve ever attended. Delivery and content were both 10/10"
    Joe T
    Entrepreneur, Tech Startup
    "Thanks for your help Neil! Absolutely fantastic session and really has helped our team get our plan into shape!"
    Peter M
    Events Business MD
    "I can't stop thinking about several of the methodologies we covered to decide a good or bad idea. It's really changed the way I think about new businesses."
    Robert L
    Founder
    "Wow wow wow...! What a workshop. Personally I found Neil's delivery to be very engaging. I loved all the examples..."
    Tasha C
    Founder
    "We recently attended this incredible workshop by Neil, and it has completely transformed the way that we bring products to market. I can't recommend it enough!"
    Omar M
    CEO
    "The most actionable and useful workshop I’ve ever attended. Delivery and content were both 10/10"
    Joe T
    Entrepreneur, Tech Startup
    "Thanks for your help Neil! Absolutely fantastic session and really has helped our team get our plan into shape!"
    Peter M
    Events Business MD
    "I can't stop thinking about several of the methodologies we covered to decide a good or bad idea. It's really changed the way I think about new businesses."
    Robert L
    Founder
    "Wow wow wow...! What a workshop. Personally I found Neil's delivery to be very engaging. I loved all the examples..."
    Tasha C
    Founder
    "We recently attended this incredible workshop by Neil, and it has completely transformed the way that we bring products to market. I can't recommend it enough!"
    Omar M
    CEO
    "The most actionable and useful workshop I’ve ever attended. Delivery and content were both 10/10"
    Joe T
    Entrepreneur, Tech Startup
    "Thanks for your help Neil! Absolutely fantastic session and really has helped our team get our plan into shape!"
    Peter M
    Events Business MD
    "I can't stop thinking about several of the methodologies we covered to decide a good or bad idea. It's really changed the way I think about new businesses."
    Robert L
    Founder
    "Wow wow wow...! What a workshop. Personally I found Neil's delivery to be very engaging. I loved all the examples..."
    Tasha C
    Founder
    "We recently attended this incredible workshop by Neil, and it has completely transformed the way that we bring products to market. I can't recommend it enough!"
    Omar M
    CEO
    "The most actionable and useful workshop I’ve ever attended. Delivery and content were both 10/10"
    Joe T
    Entrepreneur, Tech Startup
    "Thanks for your help Neil! Absolutely fantastic session and really has helped our team get our plan into shape!"
    Peter M
    Events Business MD
    "I can't stop thinking about several of the methodologies we covered to decide a good or bad idea. It's really changed the way I think about new businesses."
    Robert L
    Founder
    "Wow wow wow...! What a workshop. Personally I found Neil's delivery to be very engaging. I loved all the examples..."
    Tasha C
    Founder
    "We recently attended this incredible workshop by Neil, and it has completely transformed the way that we bring products to market. I can't recommend it enough!"
    Omar M
    CEO
    "The most actionable and useful workshop I’ve ever attended. Delivery and content were both 10/10"
    Joe T
    Entrepreneur, Tech Startup
    "Thanks for your help Neil! Absolutely fantastic session and really has helped our team get our plan into shape!"
    Peter M
    Events Business MD
    "I can't stop thinking about several of the methodologies we covered to decide a good or bad idea. It's really changed the way I think about new businesses."
    Robert L
    Founder
    "Wow wow wow...! What a workshop. Personally I found Neil's delivery to be very engaging. I loved all the examples..."
    Tasha C
    Founder
    "We recently attended this incredible workshop by Neil, and it has completely transformed the way that we bring products to market. I can't recommend it enough!"
    Omar M
    CEO
    "The most actionable and useful workshop I’ve ever attended. Delivery and content were both 10/10"
    Joe T
    Entrepreneur, Tech Startup

    The AI Revolution is Here

    56%

    of product, design and UX teams now weave AI into their user-research workflow—quadruple last year's 20%

    80%

    of investors judged AI generated pitch decks convincing, twice the rate for human-crafted decks (39%).

    40%

    reduction in time (and an 18% quality lift) when professionals used ChatGPT for business-writing tasks in an MIT experiment.

    If your current startup support still relies on decades old methodologies and slow-moving advice, you're already behind. To keep up with the demands of self-teaching entrepreneurs who are already more AI-literate than their mentors, you need to fundamentally upgrade your approach. This workshop will give you clear next steps on how to stay relevant, impactful and produce winning entrepreneurs in the age of AI.

    Transform Your Support Approach

    Adapt Your Playbook

    Swap checkpoints for evidence-first gates that match founders' fast build–test cycles.

    Evidence-Led Funding

    Release cash only when traction is proven, protecting budgets and raising survival odds.

    Agile Programme Metrics

    Measure live user data and revenue signals, not slide-deck polish.

    Stay Competitive

    Offer support that keeps pace with AI-accelerated startups and attracts the best founders.

    🎯 Who This Is For

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    Government Bodies

    Public sector organisations funding innovation and startup ecosystems.

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    Accelerators & Incubators

    Organisations supporting early-stage startups and scale-ups.

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    VCs & Investment Funds

    Investment organisations adapting due diligence for AI-era startups.

    👋 Meet Your Workshop Leader

    Neil Cocker

    Expert in startup ecosystems and AI transformation

    Neil has worked with government bodies, accelerators, and investment funds across Europe, helping them adapt their support frameworks for the AI-accelerated startup landscape.

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    Ready to Modernise Your Support?

    Join the organisations adapting their startup support for the AI era.

    Book Your Workshop Today