Zebras Unite: Scotland Chapter
Zebras Unite calls for a more ethical and inclusive movement to counter existing start-up and venture capital culture around the world.
Our Scottish chapter of this global movement aims showcase the whole spectrum of options for building and supporting purposeful, sustainable, inclusive businesses. We explore how changing the way we do entrepreneurship could change the outcomes we see. We support values-led entrepreneurs doing business differently, and bring them together so that a unique start-up journey isn’t an isolated one.
Our online community programme is not just a platform or series of events – instead, think of it as a library we’ll build together, one topic at a time. And not just a library of resources like articles, videos, posts and podcasts, but of our experiences, ideas and connections.
Scotland Community Resources
Upcoming Events
25.11.20 Virtual meet and greet in partnership with the Zebras Unite London Chapter (chapter members and their invited guests only)
Past Events
03.11.20 Startup Grants: Ask the Experts
10.11.20 Startup Grants: Funded Founders
15.10.20 Virtual meet and greet in partnership with the Zebras Unite London Chapter (chapter members and their invited guests only)
17.09.20 Virtual meet and greet in partnership with the Zebras Unite London Chapter (chapter members and their invited guests only)
21.09.20 Breaking the Paradigm: New Models for a New Economy
27.08.20 How to build an engaged community from Day 1
25.08.20 Simple Marketing Strategies for Driving Purpose (event recording for members only)
19.08.20 Product-Market Fit for Purpose-led Ventures
12.08.20 Virtual meet and greet in partnership with the Zebras Unite London Chapter
14.07.2020 Virtual meet and greet in partnership with the Zebras Unite London Chapter
02.07.2020 The Future is Zebra: In Conversation with Astrid Scholz
03.12.2019 Zebra Christmas Lunch Lab: Christmas Sandwich Potluck
22.10.2019 Zebra Lunch Lab: Let’s Talk About Zebras!
17.09.2019 Zebra Lunch Lab: Zero Waste in the Workplace
20.08.2019 Zebra Lunch Lab: Tech for Non-Tech Founders
15.07.2019 Zebra Lunch Lab: Understanding Your Impact
09.07.2019 Digital Economy Co-ops: Zebras Unite UK x Unfound
27.05.2019 Zebra Lunch Lab: Pitch with Friends
16.04.2019 Alternative Financing: ustwo Adventure Fund x Zebras Unite
13.02.2019 Zebra Lunch Lab: Business & Impact with Scotland Can B
11.12.2018 Zebra Christmas Lunch Lab: Make Happiness Your Business Model
21.11.2018 Zebra Lunch Lab: Community Shares for Communities of Interest
29.10.2018 Zebra Lunch Lab: Embedding Purpose in Your Business
17.10.2018 Zebra Lunch Lab: Scottish National Investment Bank Consultation
12.09.2018 Building an Alternative Startup Culture: with Hillary Strobel
22.08.2018 Workshop: Taking Inspiration from a Zebra
Chapter Lead
Daisy Ford-Downes
I work in social investment at Resilient Scotland, supporting social enterprises in areas of multiple deprivation. I’m a recovering accountant, venture scout for underrepresented founders, and enthusiastic supporter of financial innovation that gets funding into good ideas. I’m also open to partnerships and consultancy opportunities that drive change in entrepreneurship at The Ventures Lab.
As Chapter Leader, I organise opportunities for local Zebra companies and advisors to network, support each other and learn about a whole spectrum of options for structuring, funding and running companies with purpose and values.
Get in touch
We’d love to hear from you!
Email: scotland@zebrasunite.com