Ideas Café

Ideas Café is a networking event for people who hate traditional networking.

Rather than stand around awkwardly, or feel like you're being pitched to, this is networking The Happy Startup School way.

Hosted by Carlos Saba and Laurence McCahill, co-founders of The Happy Startup School, it's a friendly and inclusive 2 hour morning session designed to inspire, empower and connect purpose-driven people.

You may gain a new insight, solve a problem or make a new connection, but everyone leaves Ideas Café feeling energised and inspired to make things happen.

Who's it for?

Whether you're a founder, solopreneur, freelancer or corporate escapee, come with a burning question around your work or business and leave with ideas for a way forward (and new friends).

And even if you don't have a question to bring, come anyway. We just ask that you bring an open mind and a listening ear.

Ideas Café follows a simple structure that empowers participants to create an agenda in a fun and fair way. This means the most valuable conversations happen based on who’s part of the group.

No egos, no wasted time, pure learning and connection.

"Great morning yesterday at happy startups Ideas Café. Really invigorating to meet such a range of interesting people and work through business problems together. Looking forward to collaborating more!"

"A great way start to the day. Positive energy, interesting ideas and effective way to get support on my business idea!""Went to their 'ideas cafe' yesterday morning! Sun shining in and lovely fellow entrepreneurs sharing ideas and problem solving issues that were holding my own project back! 10/10 morning!!"