Tanmaye Shagotra

I am standing for London Startup Fair Director because I believe the fair should do more than showcase startups — it should help accelerate them. As part of the Outreach & Operations team for London Startup Fair 2026, I have already seen the scale of its potential: not just as a successful event, but as the flagship student startup platform in London. I want to help shape it into a space where ambitious student founders can connect meaningfully with investors, operators, and builders across the ecosystem.

Having worked on organising this year’s conference, I understand both the opportunity and the complexity behind delivering an event of this scale — from outreach and coordination to creating an experience that is valuable for founders and attendees alike. Beyond the event itself, I understand the realities of early-stage building: fundraising, partnerships, product-market fit, and execution under pressure. That perspective matters, because the best startup fair is one that creates outcomes, not just attendance.

If elected, I want to raise the standard through stronger founder selection, better investor engagement, and more intentional follow-up so that startups leave with momentum, whether that means a first cheque, a first pilot, or a first long-term supporter. London Startup Fair can be more than an event; it can be the launchpad for the next generation of London founders. I am standing to help build that standard.

Vote Tanmaye Shagotra for LSF Director!