Powered by Gloucestershire: Founders’ Stories of Cyber & Tech Growth

​Behind every thriving cyber and digital business is a founder’s story, and many of those stories begin right here in Gloucestershire. From early challenges to breakthrough moments, local entrepreneurs have built companies that now play a major role in the UK’s cybersecurity and technology sectors.

​In this panel, founders and leaders share how Gloucestershire’s unique innovation ecosystem shaped their growth. Through their journeys, we’ll explore the impact of regional support, collaborative networks, and local expertise on building resilient businesses.

​With initiatives like Grown in Cheltenham and the Golden Valley Development, Gloucestershire is strengthening its position as a national hub for secure digital innovation. This session offers a firsthand look at how the right environment can accelerate business success.

​Key Themes:

• ​Founders’ personal stories of growth and resilience in Gloucestershire

• ​How local clusters and networks fuel business connections

• ​Overcoming challenges as a regional startup or scaleup

• ​Future opportunities for the next generation of cyber and digital innovators