Is now a good time to start a business?

<p>This is a recording of the <a href="https://www.notion.so/wearegoldfish/Virgin-StartUp-Homepage-29af84592a96498a89c8de0f71d5b8ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virgin StartUp</a> MeetUp which took place in June 2020. To get your ticket for our next MeetUp please visit <a href="virginstartup.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">virginstartup.org/events</a></p><br><p>Since 2020, the world of business has been dealing with unprecedented levels of uncertainty. But does that mean we should wait until things feel more stable before getting a startup off the ground?</p><br><p>This MeetUp explored what we can learn from businesses that started up in previous recessions, what new opportunities there might be now, and whether there is ever a ‘right time’ to start a business.</p><br><p>Our host, <a href="https://www.notion.so/wearegoldfish/Virgin-StartUp-Homepage-29af84592a96498a89c8de0f71d5b8ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virgin StartUp</a> Business Advisor and founder of Rebel Cook Club, Ben Keene, was joined by three founders to find out if not now, then when to start up.</p><br><p>On the panel:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Gabriela Hersham, founder of co-working environment, <a href="https://www.huckletree.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huckltree</a></li><li>Lucas London, founder of home decor brand, <a href="https://www.lickhome.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lick</a></li><li>Lucy Standing, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and founder at career change and job shadowing service, Brave Starts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.notion.so/wearegoldfish/Virgin-StartUp-Homepage-29af84592a96498a89c8de0f71d5b8ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virgin StartUp</a> helps founders and future founders start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. Our monthly MeetUp events are for founders to access invaluable advice and network with like-minded entrepreneurs. Find out more at virginstartup.org.</p><br><p>Thanks to the support fr