For Helm members (Founders) Only!Summary:Scaling from 10 to 100 employees and beyond £20M in revenue is one of the most defining and demanding stages of a founder’s journey. It is the point where leadership, culture, and systems are truly tested.In this Fireside Chat, three Helm members who have successfully scaled and exited their businesses will share the real lessons behind their growth, the breakthroughs, the missteps, and what they would do differently next time.Whether you are hiring your tenth team member, building your first leadership layer at 50, or structuring a company beyond 100 FTEs, this session will help you navigate the journey with clarity and confidence.What we will cover:• Scaling fast: when to accelerate and when to hold steady• Building leadership and systems that sustain growth• Managing culture and complexity as headcount multiplies• The mindset shifts required to lead at every stageDesigned as an open, founder-to-founder conversation, this boutique session promises unfiltered insight, practical takeaways, and honest discussion.If you are scaling or planning to, this is your chance to learn directly from founders who have been there, built it, and exited successfully.Panellists: Martyn Dawes is the founder of Coffee Nation, the self-serve coffee pioneer that became a nationwide success before selling twice, most recently to Costa. A true entrepreneur, Martyn turned a simple idea into one of the UK’s fastest-growing private companies, serving over a million customers a month. Today, he shares candid insights on vision, resilience, and scaling a brand from scratch into a household name.Claudia Dreier-Poepperl founded Calldorado in April 2016 to solve the number one problem for Android app developers around the world – how to make money from apps with low user activity. Prior to founding Calldorado, Claudia worked with a wide range companies including T-Mobile and Mobile Entertainment Forum.She also founded adaffix, a caller ID solution for mobile network operators, in 2008. She is a veteran of the mobile industry and would be able to share from her experience of working in and starting a business in the highly competitive mobile industry.Steve Phillips is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Zappi and Chair of the MRS Sustainability Council. Zappi is the leading platform for connected consumer insights, helping the world’s most ambitious brands build winning products, ads, and experiences by bringing the voice of the consumer into every decision.A pioneer in the insights technology space, Steve has dedicated his career to transforming how businesses connect with people — blending data, creativity, and continuous learning to fuel smarter, faster innovation.Meet our Host: Stuart Miles is the founder and CEO of Squirrel and the award-winning tech platform Pocket-lint, one of the UK’s leading consumer technology publications. With over 20 years in media and digital innovation, Stuart has interviewed global tech icons including Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg. A respected voice in technology and digital transformation, he regularly appears on BBC, Sky News, and international stages sharing insights on innovation, leadership, and the future of tech.Ticket price: FREE for all event-inclusive membership types. If you’re unsure about your membership type please contact the Membership team on membership@helmclub.coCancellation Policy:We kindly ask that members only sign up for events that they are certain they can attend. If you’re unable to attend an event, please contact the Events Team at least 7 days in advance, or as soon as possible in case of an emergency. If an emergency does happen, please reach out to your contacts in the Helm network and offer your place to them.Remember, cancelling an event or not showing up means that another member may miss out on a unique opportunity, as well as there being a financial cost to Helm for the venue hire and staff time.Any questions please contact eventmanager@helmclub.co