Davan Przyzycka
Works with founders on product focus, early customers and the decisions that keep delivery moving.
Startup growth in Rotherham and South Yorkshire
Turn a strong idea into a business that can grow.
You have a great idea. The Trailblazer Connect gives early-stage founders practical mentoring, pitch practice, funding guidance and introductions that move the next decision forward.
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Founder mentorsPractical guidance from local operators
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Monthly pitch nightsFriendly feedback with structure
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Funding readinessApplications, forecasts and pitch decks
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Regional connectionsPartners across South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire startup mentoring
Learn from people who have made the hard calls.
Early-stage businesses need a clear next step, not a shelf of theory. Our one-to-one and group mentoring focuses on your offer, your numbers and the work that needs doing this month.
Wonga Volkaerts
Helps social ventures connect their purpose, operating model and funding case.
Pitch practice UK
Perfect your pitch before the important room.
Monthly pitch practice nights give you a short stage, useful questions and a written evaluation sheet. Bring a rough version. Leave with a sharper one.
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Make the case
Set out the customer problem, your offer and the proof you have gathered so far.
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Take clear feedback
Practise with people who ask what an investor, partner or customer will need to know next.
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Refine the ask
Leave with a tighter story, a practical follow-up list and more confidence in your figures.
Business funding support
Prepare before you approach a funder.
Good applications answer the questions early. We help you explain the offer, test the numbers and choose the right route for your stage.
Support covers grants, tenders, loans, angel conversations and impact investment.
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Check the fit, shape the response around the criteria and make your evidence easy to assess.
monitoringForecasts and financial planning
Build a sensible view of income, costs and cash timing so your plan can stand up to questions.
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Clarify the market, traction, route to growth and the amount you are seeking.
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Understand relevant government schemes, loans, local angel groups and impact investors before making contact.
Social enterprise networking
Plug into the South Yorkshire ecosystem.
Growth gets easier when the right people know what you are building. The Trailblazer Connect connects founders with universities, incubators, coworking spaces and regional business leaders.
The local network matters.
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Universities and research teams
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Incubators and business hubs
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Co-working communities
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Social and sustainable ventures
Limited monthly cohorts
Take your startup further.
Tell us your stage, what you are building and the decision you need to make next. We will point you towards mentoring, pitch practice or funding support.