How to Hire and get Hired in 2026: Panel & Networking at WeWork, hosted by RISER | 21st Jan
Join us at WeWork for a non-corporate gathering of like minds, all with one topic in mind: how do we grow our teams and ourselves in 2026?
You’ll hear from a panel featuring:
Lauren Spearman – Careers Creator
Mikey Robinson – Senior Creative, ex-Gymshark
Imogen Crew - Freelance Creative Designer & Director, ex-FlightStory
Lamees Butt - Founder & CEO - RISER
The discussion will be followed by networking and drinks.
More about the Speakers:
Lauren Spearman | Careers Creator
Lauren Spearman is a marketing consultant, careers creator and advocate for transparency and better hiring practices. After an 18-year marketing career, she moved into self-employment two years ago to build a portfolio career that blends consultancy with values-led career content. Her honest, human-first approach has resonated across TikTok and LinkedIn, where she advocates for transparency and better hiring practices, and challenges outdated ideas about work and modern success. Named a Changemaker by Marketing Week, she is now preparing to launch Careering, a new YouTube channel offering clear, practical and engaging conversations about the realities of modern careers.
Mikey Robinson | Gymshark
Mikey Robinson is a Senior Creative at Gymshark, leading in-house campaigns that capture gym culture's raw energy, with expertise in brand and social strategies. At Gymshark since 2021, he drove the "We Do Gym" platform and has previously built Studio Three's social hub and grew PORTER magazine's audience to 130k+. London-based, Mikey blends agency and in-house experience to deliver disruptive, customer-centric storytelling that boosts engagement and share-of-voice.
Lamees Butt | RISER
Lamees Butt is the Founder and CEO of RISER. Previously, she was SVP of Global Alliances and Channels at Zoovu, taking the company from 3M to 30M ARR. Lamees is recognised for her contributions to gender equality through her top 10 careers podcast, "In Her Shoes,". Her work has been highlighted in Forbes and Vogue Business. Lamees continues to revolutionise career connections globally, combining her tech expertise with a passion for empowering individuals to embrace the future of work.
We hope to see you there!