Recommendations and comments



Below is a selection of comments from previous event attendees, partners and programme participants.



“I was absolutely delighted to be a mentor on the FreshIdeas Mentor programme and got huge value from it and from meeting and encouraging like minded women at the events. In a world sadly lacking in initiatives that bring immediate benefits and rewards this programme is a real gem.”

Jo Haigh, Head of Corporate Finance, MGR and author of Tales from the Glass Ceiling - A Survival Guide for Women in Business (FreshIdeas Mentor)


"The help and guidance I have received from Karen is invaluable.  Like the other mentees I feel very blessed to have been given this excellent mentoring opportunity by FreshIdeas!"

Paula Wynne, FreshIdeas Mentee and founder Remote Employment, on her mentor, Karen Darby founder of SimplySwitch and Call Britannia


"UBS Wealth Management were proud hosts of FreshIdeas events at our offices on Curzon Street in Mayfair, London.  We relished the opportunity to be involved with such a dynamic and exciting network and congratulate all members on their energy, vision and tenacity."

Shona Baijal, Executive Director, UBS AG Wealth Management


“Business Link in London was delighted to support the FreshIdeas mentor programme.  It is vital in the current climate that London’s women entrepreneurs are encouraged by other established businesses and organisations to develop and succeed in their own business ventures. I was highly impressed with the quality of all the entrepreneurs”

Fran Currie, previous COO Business Link in London


"I found the scope and scale of my mentor’s thinking inspirational and I valued the opportunity to apply Polly’s visionary thinking to my business.”

Michelle Peers, FreshIdeas Mentee and founder of Socialite London, on her mentor, Polly Gowers founder of Everyclick.com


“In short I thought the evening was amazing.  3 truly inspiring and amazingly good speakers.  Please invite me to the next event”

Tina Jones, Director, Interlink Partners (Event attendee)


“FreshIdeas run a well organised and exciting schools competition where pupils are able to let their innovative and creative ideas live. The fast paced programme is ideal in fostering collaborative group work and presentation skills.”

Mr Rohan Skene, Head of Business & Enterprise, St Marylebone School


Look forward to working with you on your women in business initiatives and eliciting your comments!