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At The Human Factor: Building a Winning Sales Culture at BTF 2025, moderator Adel H. Nasseri asked the panel what advice they would give their younger selves. The insights were gold - 1. Fail fast 🚀 In the early stages of your career, trying new things, experimenting, and embracing mistakes is how you learn what works. Every failure brings clarity and pushes you in the right direction. The quicker you learn, the bigger the long term payoff. 2. Build your network 🤝 No matter your role or level, start forming connections within your industry. The relationships you build today become the support, guidance, and opportunities you rely on later. 3. Ask At What Cost ❓ Regularly pausing to consider why you are chasing a goal and what the opportunity cost might be helps you step back, prioritise, and make smarter decisions for the bigger picture. Clear takeaways that show how intentional growth, strong networks, and strategic thinking shape the leaders of tomorrow.

This weeks all smiles from from Leo Olebe from Games for Change who is providing this weeks #MondayMotivation. To get your start in any industry, he emphasizes that persistence plays a huge role and when you're passionate, you need to "just get after it. Don't let anybody get in your way." It’s a powerful reminder that your passion and willingness to try are the most important assets, regardless of your current experience level.

What impact do you want to have over the next five years? 🎤 @tavanahalexis caught up with attendees and speakers to see to see how they're planning to change the game. 🚀 From building new platforms to creating more pathways for talent, the ambition at #BTF is unmatched.

Looking for a promotion or a new job? 💼 Hear from top recruiters in the tech industry including Ben Vanlint and Dominic Smith to know what they are actually looking for when hiring for mid-level and senior roles. Tip: Prioritize Visibility both Externally and internally 💡 Externally, use LinkedIn and community engagement to showcase your work, achievements, and aspirations. Reminder to collect recommendations on LinkedIn as well as it's boosts your professional reputation. Showcase your passions through external platforms like a website, portfolio, substack, podcast or more. Your experience doesn't have to be limited to your day job. Your CV is just a starting point; recruiters want to see you. Internally, volunteer for stretch assignments or projects that increase your visibility with leaders outside of your immediate team. Check out the full session through the link in bio.

@djagonline made a career pivot at 37 and is now living in his purpose successful at 40. It’s never too late to make a change. ⏳ Watch DJ AG talk about his rise to success at BTF 2025 at the link in bio. #LiveNow #BTF2025

Building more than tech. We’re building a legacy with every event, every voice platformed, every cultural shift. Keep building. 💪🏾 What legacy are you leaving behind? 🌍 @TavanahAlexis

BTF isn’t just another event, it’s necessary. BTF connects innovators, builders, and visionaries who are shaping the future of technology, culture, and community. If 2025 showed us what’s possible, 2026 is where we take it even further. 🚀

The BHM Afterparty at BTF 2025, brought to you by @uberuk, was hands down the best party this Black History Month! 🖤💃🏾✨ Our BTF community works hard and dances harder 💃🏾 🕺🏾 Stay in the loop for our next event and all things BTF by signing up for our newsletter through the link in our bio #BTF2025 #LondonEvents #TechEventsLondon #TechTok #FYP #BHM #BTFAfterparty

Thinking about how much fun we had building BTF 2025 the energy, the teamwork, the vision 👷🏾‍♀️⚙️ We’re already dreaming up what’s next… want to be part of it? 👀 Join our newsletter at joinbtf.com (link in bio) 📲follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn at @blacktechfest to stay up to date with everything we’re building next. #BTF2025 #TechCommunity #LondonEvents #TechEventsLondon #FYP

At BTF 2025, @kreptplaydirty shared what the day meant to him from the energy, the people and the powerful conversations happening all around Drumsheds. 💭✨ Hearing how BTF inspires creators, founders and innovators like Krept reminds us exactly why we do this. Watch Krept’s full session at BTF 2025 now on our Youtube channel through the link in our bio 👀 Were you there this year? Let us know your highlight in the comments 👇🏾 #BTF2025 #Krept #TechTok #BHM #FYP #LondonEvents

💡“I can’t express how important it is to network and connect with people.“ – Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson @kreptplaydirty From award winning musician to co-founder of the 10th fastest growing private UK company @nalasbaby Watch Krept’s full session at BTF 2025 on our Youtube channel through the link in our bio 👀 Dropping Wednesday at 12:00 pm #BTF2025 #Networking #FYP #TechTok #LondonEvents #TechEventsLondon

💡At BTF “Everyone’s here to elevate themselves and become better and learn and network and build their journey.” – Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson @kreptplaydirty Watch Krept’s full session at BTF 2025 now on our Youtube channel through the link in our bio 👀 That is exactly what our community is about. Bold, unapologetically Black, brilliant, curious and determined people all growing together. 🚀 ✨ Follow @blacktechfest on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and LinkedIn ✨ Share this post with a friend ✨ Join our newsletter through the link in bio to stay up to date on all our events, networking and upskilling opportunities. #BTF2025 #FYP #TechTok #Networking #CareerGrowth #TechEventsLondon

💡At BTF 2025, @kreptplaydirty founder of @nalasbaby dropped a gem that every entrepreneur needs to hear: “When you’re going to get an investment, you’re not just pitching your business. You’re pitching you.” – Casyo ‘Krept’ Johnson @kreptplaydirty Watch Krept’s full session at BTF 2025 now on our Youtube channel through the link in our bio 👀 #BTF2025 #FYP #TechTok #LondonEvents #TechEventsLondon

If my weekend doesn’t look like the BHM afterparty at BTF 2025 … I don’t want it 👀 🤭 A time was had! Swipe through to see how our hard working community danced even harder 🤣 Want to stay up to date on everything BTF? Sign up for our newsletter through the link in our bio #BTF2025 #FYP #TechTok #LondonEvents #BHM #TechEventsLondon

Two weeks ago, BTF 2025 brought tech and culture together like never before. ⚡️ 👥 5,000+ attendees 💻 25+ tech partners 🎤 130+ speakers 🤝🏾 Networking mixers 📝hands-on workshops Join our newsletter through the link in our bio to stay updated on upcoming events, mixers and opportunities. Were you there? 👀 #BTF2025 #TechCommunity #LondonEvents #TechEventsLondon #FYP