Your Window Into the Innovation Economy

Last week, more than 1,500 investors squeezed into a San Francisco venue for a coveted seat at YC’s invite-only Spring 2025 Demo Day. Over six hours, 144 startups delivered rapid-fire, one-minute pitches, each launching just seconds apart. Investors furiously took notes, sized up founders, and fired off intros. Yet Demo Day has evolved beyond a pure deal-sourcing frenzy. By the time the curtain rises, many YC teams already have term sheets in hand from top firms and are well on their way to sealing seed rounds.

At The Greenwich Economic Forum’s inaugural London gathering, three entrepreneurs sat down to discuss what it really takes to build a company in today’s global landscape. What emerged wasn’t just another panel about startup success stories — it was a candid exploration of the fundamental challenges that define entrepreneurship across different markets, stages, and sectors.