Helm events
Dinners, roundtables and retreats. Choose yours.
180+ events a year on top of Forum: private dinners, roundtables, workshops and retreats in London and online. Two to three events a week, and no need to come to them all. They are all included in membership. Not a member yet? Meet us first at a Founders' Breakfast.
Coming up. A few of the events coming up
A taste of the 19 events on the calendar. Members see every date and book in the member portal. Most are in person in London, with breakfasts, lunches, dinners and online sessions through the month.
11NovDinner with Anthony Rose, Founder of SeedLegals: From Inventing iPlayer to Completing 1,000 Funding Rounds a Year
Bvlgari Hotel London
Members: see it in the portal
26NovDriving Growth: A Tech Founders Roundtable Breakfast
Members: see it in the portal
26NovHow I built a £300m+ business: Dinner with Graham Hobson
Bvlgari Hotel London
Members: see it in the portal
2DecSpecial Guest Dinner with Roger Saul: From £500 founding Mulberry to Organic Walnuts
The Milestone Hotel
Members: see it in the portal
8DecInvestment Day
Members: see it in the portal
24JanHelm Ski Trip: Kitzbühel
Schwarzer Adler Kitzbühel
Members: see it in the portalForum, plus 180+ events a year. Your Forum every month. Then 180+ ways to meet the rest of the club.
Dinners, roundtables, guest dinners, retreats and Investment Day, in London, online and further afield. Two to three a week, and no need to come to them all. Choose yours.
Every monthYour Forum
Three hours with your Forum and its Chair, ten times a year. Fully confidential.
How Forum works
Each weekDinners and roundtables
Recent sessions: venture debt with Stephen Sacks, and US expansion with Daniel Glazer.
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Every quarterInvestment Day
Pitch, learn and network with investors, four times a year.
About Investment Day
Spring and autumnFounders' Retreats
Members only, with invited guest speakers. Menorca in the spring, Tuscany in the autumn.
Inside the Menorca retreatHelm guest dinners. Dinner with people you'd never get to ask.
Small rooms, real questions, Chatham House Rule. Members have sat down with the founders of Reebok and Vinted, Dyson's former CEO, a Dragon and a former First Sea Lord. Read what they shared.
- Theo PaphitisRetail entrepreneur and Dragons' Den investor
- Joe FosterCo-founder of Reebok
- Rory SutherlandVice Chairman, Ogilvy UK
- Justas JanauskasCo-founder of Vinted
- Ali ParsaFounder of Babylon Health
- Sir George ZambellasFormer First Sea Lord
- Martin Frost CBETook CMR Surgical global
- Ben PageCEO of Ipsos
- Martin McCourtFormer CEO of Dyson
- Nick ReadLed turnarounds at Nisa Retail and Post Office
Further from the office
Members-only retreats with invited guest speakers, a members' ski trip, and a quarterly Investment Day where member investors hear pitches from up to 10 businesses.
Highlights. A few of the best
Guest dinners, retreats and Investment Day: a selection of what members have been to.
5Nov2026AI Accelerator Retreat - Marbella, Spain
Anantara Villa Padierna Palace
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10Jun2025Investment day
Pitch, learn, and network with top investors on a dedicated day for funding and founder support.
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15May2025Special Guest Dinner with Martin McCourt Former CEO of Dyson
Join us for an exclusive dinner with Martin McCourt, former CEO of Dyson. Gain insights and network with industry leaders. Limited seats available!
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24Apr2025Founder's Retreat: Menorca
Helm founders recharged in Menorca on a spring retreat designed for balance and growth.
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3Apr2025Insights from Sir George Zambellas, former First Sea Lord
Join Sir George Zambellas for an inspiring evening as he shares leadership lessons from his distinguished naval career and beyond.
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11Feb2025Insights from Justas Janauskas dinner
Dine with Justas Janauskas and gain first-hand insights from the co-founder of Vinted.
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26Jan2025Helm Ski Trip 2025
A winter ski escape to recharge, reflect, and build deep founder relationships.
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10Oct2024Insights from Martin Frost CBE dinner
Gain valuable lessons in innovation and leadership from Martin Frost CBE, the visionary entrepreneur behind disruptive healthcare technology.
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3Oct2024Founders' Retreat: Tuscany
Helm founders gathered in Tuscany for reflection, inspiration, and business clarity.
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17Sep2024Insights from Ali Parsa dinner
Join a fascinating discussion with Ali Parsa, Founder of Babylon Health, as he shares insights on scaling, innovation, and the future of digital healthcare.
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1Jul2024Special Guest Dinner with Ben Page: CEO of Ipsos
A special guest dinner with Ipsos CEO Ben Page on data, strategy, and leadership.
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26Jun2024Insights from Joe Foster dinner
Gain exclusive insights from Joe Foster, Co-Founder of Reebok, as he shares his journey of innovation, resilience, and building a global brand.
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27Mar2024Insights from Theo Paphitis dinner
Learn from retail magnate Theo Paphitis as he shares candid insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth at this exclusive dinner.
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11Mar2024Insights from Rory Sutherland dinner
Discover Rory Sutherland’s unique perspectives on behavioural economics, marketing, and human psychology in this thought-provoking dinner discussion.
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25Oct2023Conquering Challenges: Special Guest Dinner with Nick Read
Join Nick Read for a dinner conversation on overcoming challenges and leading through change.
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