You have big ambitions and are ready to turn energy into action with 66 fellow founders.
66 Days to Business Success: The London Accelerator
Join this free 66-day accelerator with We Are Ambition - get coaching, workshops, networking, and funding support to grow your business!

Develop your ideas | Learn how to fundraise | Pitch for funding support | Build your network | Create opportunities
This programme is designed for you if...
You’d benefit from expert guidance, support, and accountability.
You feel overwhelmed by a lack of expertise or gaps in business knowledge.
You’d like to learn more about fundraising and how to connect with investors.
You’re unsure how to fund and grow your business.
You’re ready to dedicate around 10 hours a week for 66 days to take action.
What you'll get:
Strategic support and exclusive offers from our programme partners.
Attend in-person workshops on business growth, fundraising, and investor connections.
Follow a structured 66-day programme designed to help you make meaningful progress.
Access group coaching, expert mentorship, and tailored pitch support.
Network with founders, investors, and industry experts to unlock new opportunities.
Opportunity to pitch for a small business grant and gain exclusive partner resources.
Programme schedule:
Session 1
The people behind the venture
April 25th, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Discover the foundations of your venture. With help from workshops and guest speakers, you'll clarify your vision, mission, and purpose. Learn the power of personal branding and storytelling, set goals, and build mental clarity.
Session 2
Building strong foundations
May 16th, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Set up your business for long-term success. Learn key legal structures, fundraising essentials, and how to secure S/EIS. Explore branding, social media, AI tools, and leadership strategies to boost your business.
Session 3
Developing the perfect pitch
June 6th, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Refine your elevator pitch and delve into financial strategy. Learn from guest experts about storytelling, cash flow, and investor engagement. Dive into personal development and building the right mindset to succeed.
Session 4
Game changing opportunity
June 27th, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Programme summary to allow you to define future goals and experience high-impact networking and pitching. Deliver your final pitch with the opportunity to gain media exposure, business grants, and support packages.
Sessions 1-3 end with an optional networking hour
Meet your mentor: Francesca Hodgson
- Successful entrepreneur & business coach
- Founder of We are Ambition
- Co-founded & exited GoodBox – a leading FinTech company
- Scholarship for Cambridge Judge Business School
- Experienced in venture capital & fundraising
- Visiting entrepreneur to Kings College Cambridge,
- Worked with top accelerators: Google for Startups, Tech Nation, Public.io
- Startup advisor, board member & business consultant
"I created this programme to fill a gap in support for early-stage entrepreneurs. My goal is to make high-value business education accessible to all."

Apply to join our Spring/Summer programme 2025
The programme starts on Friday, 25th April 2025.
Can’t make it? Register your interest for future dates by filling out the form, and specifying under the 'anything else you would like to share' field!
Application process
Application complete
Initial interest in this programme has been high and screening interviews will be offered on a first come first served basis.
15-minute interview
If offered, this will give us the opportunity to ensure this is a good fit programme for you and for you to ask any questions.
Places offered
If we offer you a place, we will give you three business days to accept your place on the programme.
Frequently asked questions
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How is the programme free?
Thanks to our sponsors we have been able to curate an entire programme that is free for attendees. In order to support our mission, your personal development, and our programme. You will be encouraged to consider booking a 1:1 coaching session with Francesca at some point during the programme.
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Do I have to dedicate 10 hours every week?
How much time you put in is up to you. We recommend a minimum of 10 hours a week on average to ensure consistent action towards executing your goals. That said we totally understand that there will be holiday weeks and bank holidays to navigate, so we leave your scheduling up to you.
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Where is the programme held?
Programme workshops will be held in-person at Tide Banking HQ.
Location: Tide HQ: The Featherstone Building, 66 City Rd, London EC1Y 2AL
Nearest Tubes: Old Street (2 mins) Moorgate (8 Mins) Liverpool Street (12 mins)
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How long to I have to apply?
The application form is available above and should take less than 5 minutes. Please apply as soon as possible as a short screening interview will be offered to applications on a first come first serve basis. Spaces are limited to up to 66 participants on this programme.
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What is the criteria for allocation of the grant?
The grant of £500 will be allocated to the participant that demonstrated great progress, showed exceptional support for their peers, and crafted a compelling elevator pitch.
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What if I can’t make all the in-person dates?
Community is a large part of this programme, that’s why we prefer it to be in-person, that said if you are struggling with any of the dates / times, please let us know in the application form and we will see what provisions we can make.