ClimbUK’s Post

From a local pitch battle to regional press - #SealStop is on the rise! It all started when founder Belle Richardson joined the Quick Labs accelerator programme, led by the brilliant Victoria Garcia and supported by the Innovation@Leeds scheme. At the end of the programme, Belle took part in a six-way pitch battle - where our very own Pilar R. was invited to join the judging panel. Belle won a #Climb25 ticket, and she grabbed the opportunity with both hands. She didn’t just attend - she made it count. Not only did she attend, joined our Investor Speed Networking sessions, she also won our very first #BuskYourBusiness pitch competition hosted by 🤫 Edward Preston, delivering a raw, honest, and bold pitch that captured the hearts of our audience and the judges. Now? She and co-founder Jason are featured in the The Press York for their brilliant water-saving #invention that helps reduce waste without changing habits 📖 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dpY6H3vb For those who missed it: #BuskYourBusiness is a fast-paced, no-slides, no-script session created by Investor Ladder and hosted by 🤫 Edward Preston - a platform where founders share what they do and why they do it, live and unscripted. With a fantastic judging panel including Sam Teale - and fierce competition across two days. But Belle stole the show. One of the most special #Climb25 moments? Big Ian Donaghy (who was once Belle's teacher!) and one of our great hosts, congratulating her just moments after her win. And of course - huge thanks to Steve Edge, who lit up the room and reminded us all not to “be beige,” and to 🍷Moez Seraly and Perfect Cellar for generously supporting with an epic prize! #Climb25 was full of standout moments - but this one captured everything we believe in: purpose, community, and brave ideas rooted in the #North. 🎟️ Want to be part of the next chapter? Early adopter tickets for #Climb26 are available now https://lnkd.in/dQ_izVxd Let’s build something even bolder, together. #Climb25 #ClimbUK #SealStop #QuickLabs #InnovationAtLeeds #BuskYourBusiness #PerfectCellar #YorkInnovation #NorthernFounders #TechForGood #SustainableTech #PurposeLed #StartupJourney #ClimateSolutions #FoundersToWatch #CommunityMatters #ClimbTogether