Still Pitching Forward, Thank you J.P. Morgan
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of joining 30+ extraordinary women founders for the Founders Forward: Perfect Pitch programme, delivered by Newable Advice and J.P. Morgan Chase.
Over the course of the programme, I refined my pitch, sharpened my message, and learned how to connect vision with value. But what truly stood out wasn’t just the learning — it was the people.
This experience brought together a powerhouse group of women, each building something bold and meaningful — often against the odds. The honesty, generosity, and determination within the group were nothing short of inspiring. From practice sessions and shared resources to the late-night deck tweaks and moments of laughter — the camaraderie was real. Testament to us, women, as we can join forces and work together.
Though I didn’t make it into the final nine, I walked away with:
✨ A stronger deck and clearer strategy for Premium Quoting Pro (PQP)
✨ A renewed sense of purpose and confidence in my vision
✨ And, most importantly, genuine friendships with women who are actively shaping the future of the UK’s business landscape.
I’m also thrilled to share that through this journey, I’ve been offered the opportunity to continue collaborating with Innovate UK — a fantastic next step that will help me keep walking forward with PQP.
A heartfelt thank you to our brilliant mentors and coaches — Chelsea Maffia, Peter Hall, Gemma Phillips, and Johnny McNamara — for your patience, insight, and encouragement. To everyone at J.P. Morgan — All the volunteers who offered their time and support but especially to Isik Guven Toktamis, who inspired us all to continue making a difference — and at Newable — Nicola Penfold and Ben McDonald— who made this possible — thank you for believing in women-led innovation and helping founders like us grow with confidence.
To my fellow cohort: you made this journey unforgettable. I’m so proud to have stood beside you, and I can’t wait to see where each of your ventures go next. Emma Grace, Kristen Tapping, Giselle Gonzales, Abisola Bright, Audrey Lee, Garima Surana, Heather Lyons, Kai-Nneka Townsend, Katrien Grobler, Aakanksha Sharma, Alexandra Lunn, Andrea Stewart, Atreyee Samanta, Chantel Daniel, Cassie Quinn, Cecilia Wu, Colleen Theron FIEMA, Ella Van Der, Esin Akan, Jay Hoonjan, Jaq'Queen'line, Jessica Parrish, Mizba Pathan, Nicola Gunby, Paola Masperi, Patrice Gordon, Ronika Pandya, Sanobar Majidova, Sofia Berczely Cardoso, Sophie, Tegan Broomfield,
Here’s to continuing to pitch forward — with clarity, courage, and community. 🚀
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