Comments and feedback – Selby Ventures

Anton Simon, Eyes of Many CIC  

“Selby Ventures has provided an incredible platform for Eyes of Many CIC to connect with like-minded individuals, gain fresh insights, and strengthen our vision for community impact. The support and resources have been invaluable in helping us expand our reach and refine our approach.

“Taking part in Selby Ventures has been a fantastic experience—engaging, insightful, and empowering. The network, opportunities, and practical support offered have made a real difference in how we approach our work in the community.”

“Professional imagery plays a crucial role in storytelling and credibility. Our headshots will help Eyes of Many CIC present a strong, professional image in funding applications, promotional materials, and digital platforms, further elevating our mission and work.”

James Wood, The Growth Network

 “Taking part in the Selby Ventures programme has helped me to understand the funding environment more fully and given me great opportunities to network. Just being around other people in a similar situation is inspiring and encouraging!

“My headshots will enable me to improve my image and marketing to show a more professional perspective on the work I am doing, thank you.”

Eliyo Ajiboye, The Wisdom Tree CIC

“Being part of Selby Ventures has given me clarity and confidence in how I communicate my business and our offer.

“The whole experience has been amazing. The team at Selby have been so supportive and encouraging and ensured that I received exactly the right support for the challenges my business was facing.”

“My photos will transform the face of my social media platforms and provide a fresher and more professional look. I love them!!!”

Marcos Oyarzábal

“Selby Ventures has helped me to gain critical knowledge to push my business further and connections to make it better. I only regret not having learnt about it sooner!

“As I double down on networking and funding events, having a quality set of assets for my personal brand will positively impact my brand, confidence and chances of success.”

Julianna Sudi

“I’ve received extremely thorough and bespoke advice and guidance from Selby Ventures and met a really inspiring group of business owners.

“I was given detailed and practical guidance and as a result of the sessions I was able to upgrade my business communications (this included defining my values and writing engaging content for the website), develop packages with pricing strategy, create a business plan, and establish a marketing strategy to kickstart commercialisation.

“It’s the best support I’ve received in four years of running my business and I have a very clear plan to grow and develop.”

Abiodun K Adesanya

“Selby Ventures has been a great experience for me, and I always looked forward to the sessions.

“I was able to pick different opportunities and workshops related to my business' growth and development needs and was also able to meet other business owners.”

Valbona (Bonny) Dhimitri

“All the mentors were passionate, knowledgeable in their fields and shared with us all that was possible during sessions face to face and online. 

“I learned about SEO which I use often and how my business must solve problems for my clients in order to remain sustainable. I learned how to scale a business and even think from the beginning that one day I might sell it (which wasn't at all my intention).

“We touched the use of AI, stats and research and much more.  Most of the session slides were given in pdf afterwords, so we can go back whenever we find necessary in the future.” 

Abbeygail Crichlow-Morrison

“The Selby Ventures programme has been invaluable in expanding my business. It connected me with a broader network of industry professionals and fellow creatives, opening doors to potential collaborations and growth opportunities.

“The workshops were impactful and one in particular completely transformed my approach to work and task prioritization.” “The photos are a valuable asset for my organisation, serving as content for profile and business images that promote brand awareness. I’ve already used them on social media and plan to incorporate them into LinkedIn profiles and other professional business materials to further enhance my presence.”

Gavin Jackson, 422 Foundation

“Taking part in Selby Ventures has been positive and beneficial for the 422 Foundation.

“We’ve formed connections for potential collaborations with other founders, and the images we’ve received will allow us to portray ourselves more professionally.”

Sam Ikhnoria, The Shapes

 “The Selby Ventures programme is a rare and exceptional opportunity that provides a real competitive edge to business owners and entrepreneurs. I gained valuable insights from the programme and applying key learnings to my business, The SHAPES UK.

“A huge thank you to the incredible industry professionals for their expertise, insights and support! My experience of Selby Ventures was invaluable!“