Catalyst Event: How to Build Your Advisory Board to Scale Your Business?

An insights and networking event in Bristol for founders to learn how advisory boards support growth and to meet experienced advisory board members.

Date: Thursday 19 November 2026

Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm

Location: Natwest Accelerator Hub, 2 Avon Street, Bristol BS2 0PT

This event is aimed at start-up and scale-up founders who want to understand how an effective advisory board can help navigate growth, improve decision-making and avoid costly mistakes. It is particularly relevant to businesses establishing or expanding an advisory board.

Attendees can expect:

• Guidance on when an advisory board is valuable and how it differs from a statutory board
• How independent challenge can sharpen strategy, improve governance and build credibility
• Tips on setting expectations and building an advisory board that delivers value
• Informal introductions to experienced advisory board members, NEDs and chairs

Agenda:

• 3.30pm arrival and networking
• 4.00pm panel and Q&A
• 4.45pm networking between founders and advisory board members

Note (as stated): cameras will be present at this event.