Break In: Startups & Careers Conference
🌟 Break In: Startups & Careers
Hosted by Headstart x King’s Entrepreneurship Society
📍 Location: B5 Auditorium, King’s College London, 57 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8WA
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
🕘 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: £10.99 (includes lunch and refreshments)
🔥 London’s Premier Student Entrepreneurship Summit
Step into the heart of London’s startup scene for an unmissable day of insight, connection, and inspiration. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own venture, breaking into VC, or joining a high-growth startup, this is where your journey starts.
👥 Who Should Attend
Aspiring founders and entrepreneurs
Students and young professionals interested in startups, venture capital, and innovationAnyone curious about London’s growing startup ecosystem
🗓️ Event Schedule
10:00 – 10:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
Meet fellow attendees and settle in before the sessions begin.
10:30 – 11:00 | Opening Remarks
Hosted by Headstart and King’s Entrepreneurship Society, setting the tone for a day of opportunity.
11:00 – 12:00 | Founders Panel — Building from the Ground Up
Hear from startup founders who’ve turned bold ideas into thriving ventures. Learn what it really takes to start, scale, and sustain impact.
12:00 – 1:00 | Networking Lunch + Startup Showcase
Enjoy lunch while exploring our startup fair — meet founders, discover new ventures, and make connections that could shape your career.
1:00 – 2:00 | Funding Ecosystem Panel (VC/PE)
Step inside the investor’s mindset. Venture capital and private equity professionals share what they look for in early-stage founders and how funding decisions are made.
2:00 – 2:15 | Break
2:15 – 3:15 | Starting in Startups Panel — Careers in the New Economy
Discover how recent graduates and young professionals are building exciting careers in startups and scaleups. Get practical insights on how to stand out and break into the startup world.
3:15 – 4:30 | Networking Event
Meet speakers, founders, and startup recruiters — and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.
🎤 Featuring Speakers From
Y Combinator, Antler, Kickstart, Revolut, Montbridge, Mayor’s Fund for London, and more.
💼 About the Hosts
Headstart
Headstart is a global micro-internship platform connecting students with startups. Since launch, Headstart has helped over 800 students land internships with fast-growing ventures across the UK, US, and Asia.
King’s Entrepreneurship Society (KES)
King’s Entrepreneurship Society is one of London’s leading student entrepreneurship communities, empowering students to create, innovate, and grow through world-class events, mentorship, and startup programs.
🤝 In Partnership With
King’s Business Club • LSESU Entrepreneurs • UCL Venture Capital Society • Imperial Entrepreneurs • Warwick Entrepreneurs
🚀 Why Attend
Learn directly from founders, investors, and early-stage professionals
Discover career pathways in startups and venture capital
Expand your network with London’s most driven students and founders
Be part of London’s premier student entrepreneurship summit — and get your Headstart in the world of startups