Syed Kamall was delighted to welcome Simon Krystman to the Institute of Economic Affairs on 9 February 2026 for a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about building businesses from scratch.
Simon, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 35 years in tech startups, generously shared hard-won lessons on idea validation, product-market fit, and the realities of scaling early-stage ventures. His warm and practical approach truly resonated with the audience of aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike, offering an honest and encouraging look at what it takes to turn an idea into a sustainable company. It was a brilliant evening of real-world insight and lively discussion.
The Entrepreneurial Minds series is a joint initiative between the Vinson Centre, the IEA, and the Buckingham Enterprise and Innovation Unit. For details of upcoming events, visit the Vinson Centre events page.
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