​About Failure Friday

​At Antler, a global early-stage VC enabling exceptional founders to start great companies, we know a thing or two about grit. It means not giving up when things get hard and not giving up when you inevitably fail.

​Together with Techspace, we want to create a space to share meaningful stories of failure. The stories of the business that flops, the partnership deal that goes sour, the product that crashes. We want to hear them all...

​Join us for Failure Friday, an event celebrating the failures of individuals within our community of exceptional entrepreneurs and change-makers.

​PS: Yes, there will be pizza.

​Speakers

​Maliha Rana, CEO and co-founder of RE:Invent: A visionary entrepreneur whose travels have taken her worldwide. A second-time founder, before launching RE:INVENT, Maliha previously founded a VC-backed sustainable packaging startup, won industry awards, sold over 4 million products to some of the biggest names in the hospitality sector, and is now on a mission to revolutionise the Ad space. 

​Got your own failure story to share?

​Each presenter will have seven minutes on the stage to explore three questions and be prepared to celebrate failure –with commitment - register interest when signing up to attend.

• ​What was your failure?

• ​How did you cope with it?

• ​What would you do differently?

​Frequently asked questions

​1. What is Failure Friday?

​A community event for exceptional entrepreneurs and change-makers to share startup challenges and setbacks. Fostering a supportive community, it celebrates failures, encourages learning, and provides a platform for like-minded individuals.

​2. Why celebrate failures?

​Failures are an integral part of the entrepreneurial journey. By celebrating failures, we normalise that setbacks are not permanent roadblocks but stepping stones. It allows individuals to gain insights, learn from mistakes, and build resilience.

​3. Who can attend Failure Fr now, Failure Friday is for the communities affiliated with Antler and Techspace. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or someone curious about the realities of starting a business, you are welcome to join the event and contribute to the community.

​4. How does Failure Friday work?

​Failure Friday consists of short pitches by one or two entrepreneurs sharing their failure stories. They talk about their challenges, mistakes, and lessons they learned along the way. After the pitches, attendees can ask questions and engage in discussion.

​5. Can I pitch my failure at Failure Friday?

​Yes! We encourage you to indicate so when registering. We'll then seek a proposal of your pitch outlining the critical aspects of your failure, the lessons learned, and how it can benefit the community. We review the submissions and invite speakers offering diverse perspectives and valuable .insights

​6. Can I attend Failure Friday if I haven't experienced failure yet?

​Absolutely! Failure Friday is not just for those who have experienced failure but for those who want to learn from others. Attending will provide valuable insights, tips, and strategies to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

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​About Antler: Antler is a global early-stage VC firm investing in the world's most exceptional people and the defining companies of tomorrow. Everyone at Antler is passionate about supporting extraordinary people to improve the world. We've been investing in outstanding people since 2018 and in the UK since 2019. We've grown a substantial network and reputation in that time to give our founders an unfair advantage when building their businesses.

​About Techspace: Techspaspace where innovative and ambitious tech companies thrive. With locations in the heart of Europe's tech hubs and 3500+ members, we dedicate our energy to serving creative and ambitious tech companies and nourishing the change-makers of tomorrow.