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a clear pathway to starting your TECH business from day 1
Purposeful Products enables the founders of early stage tech startups to start and grow their businesses from scratch through professional tech mentoring, and specialist workshops and programmes.
We'll help you translate your idea into a web or mobile application, and get from a basic idea, right through to marketing and product launch, whilst avoiding the "pitfalls and perils" of tech, making it easier to get your business off the ground.
We're flexible, friendly and work with tech entrepreneurs all over the world, from those at idea stage, right through to startups in their first 12 months of trading. That includes non-technical entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.
Our books have been read by thousands of tech founders across the globe, and have been Amazon business bestsellers in multiple countries, including the UK, France, Germany, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, India and Brazil. You can find our books and audio books at Amazon, on iTunes, and at Barnes & Noble, and read reviews on our Books page.
Since our Tech Startup Academy™ workshops launched this Summer, they have been attended by more than 100 tech startup founders - take a look at the feedback we've received from entrepreneurs building tech driven businesses.
Before specialising in working with startups, we spent over a decade in the world of "corporate tech", leading, and working in teams delivering multi-million pound web, and mobile projects for household-name businesses, so you can be confident that we know our trade! We understand the common misadventures, mistakes and issues that can affect your progress as you translate your idea into professional software, and our mission is to share our knowledge, skills and insights with you!
We simplify the process of starting a tech business. Chat with us, and find out more about how to get rapid results with assistance from us.
We'll help you translate your idea into a web or mobile application, and get from a basic idea, right through to marketing and product launch, whilst avoiding the "pitfalls and perils" of tech, making it easier to get your business off the ground.
We're flexible, friendly and work with tech entrepreneurs all over the world, from those at idea stage, right through to startups in their first 12 months of trading. That includes non-technical entrepreneurs from all backgrounds.
Our books have been read by thousands of tech founders across the globe, and have been Amazon business bestsellers in multiple countries, including the UK, France, Germany, the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, India and Brazil. You can find our books and audio books at Amazon, on iTunes, and at Barnes & Noble, and read reviews on our Books page.
Since our Tech Startup Academy™ workshops launched this Summer, they have been attended by more than 100 tech startup founders - take a look at the feedback we've received from entrepreneurs building tech driven businesses.
Before specialising in working with startups, we spent over a decade in the world of "corporate tech", leading, and working in teams delivering multi-million pound web, and mobile projects for household-name businesses, so you can be confident that we know our trade! We understand the common misadventures, mistakes and issues that can affect your progress as you translate your idea into professional software, and our mission is to share our knowledge, skills and insights with you!
We simplify the process of starting a tech business. Chat with us, and find out more about how to get rapid results with assistance from us.
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Countries where we've mentored entrepreneurs |
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Books published, including 4 Amazon international business bestsellers |
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Years helping businesses to get from idea through to product launch, and beyond |
WHO DO WE WORK WITH?
In addition to the work we do with software entrepreneurs around the world, we also work directly with universities and academia, edutech platforms, and a number of accelerators, business hubs and enterprise organisations where we speak, lecture, mentor, advise, and deliver specialist workshops and programmes that support tech startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
We have worked on high-profile programmes funded by award winning startup accelerators, as well as initiatives funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), and the Mayor of London to support entrepreneurs in tech, including young entrepreneurs, and people from underrepresented groups, which encourage diversity within the tech startup ecosystem.
We have worked on high-profile programmes funded by award winning startup accelerators, as well as initiatives funded by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), and the Mayor of London to support entrepreneurs in tech, including young entrepreneurs, and people from underrepresented groups, which encourage diversity within the tech startup ecosystem.
Companies we work and collaborate with
Want more quality, tech-focused content for your cohort?
We can act as your delivery partner / 3rd party service provider of workshops and mentoring services.
We design and deliver practical workshops which are specifically tailored to support the founders of tech startups, and have over 50 hours of specialist workshop material, which we can make available your cohort.
Get in touch to discuss your options - we also create bespoke workshops and programmes, and can augment your existing programmes with content designed to deliver significant value to the tech startups that you support.
Running a workshop from our Tech Startup Academy programme at a startup accelerator in London
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Running our "Getting from idea to prototype" workshop for a university enterprise programme
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We mentor and run workshops for entrepreneurs on accelerators and startup programmes, and at startup labs, workspaces and hubs.
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Purposeful Products and Tech Startup Academy™ are recognised as providers of adult education and training by the Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP). Our Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is 10081768. Find out more about how to work with us, join one of our workshops, or book us to speak at your next tech event. |
OUR COMMUNITY
You can connect with us on Meetup too! We run several online communities for entrepreneurs which have over 1,000 members.
Here are a few photos from our events. We get together about every 3 weeks, so come along and meet other entrepreneurs in tech, and share knowledge and tips. When you come to our Meetup events you may also come across investors, and developers!
If you're in North America, you can join our new US meetup group for entrepreneurs building apps from scratch.
Here are a few photos from our events. We get together about every 3 weeks, so come along and meet other entrepreneurs in tech, and share knowledge and tips. When you come to our Meetup events you may also come across investors, and developers!
If you're in North America, you can join our new US meetup group for entrepreneurs building apps from scratch.
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OUR SERVICES
"Your session last week was by far one of the best we have had... thank you."
Female founder in tech on We in Social Tech accelerator programme (sent to Purposeful Products via email)
Female founder in tech on We in Social Tech accelerator programme (sent to Purposeful Products via email)
Our products and services include:
Our specialist workshops are designed to accelerate your progress, and help you overcome the common challenges that newcomers to the tech industry face, so you can increase your chances of success, and AVOID learning through trial-and-error, which is not only inefficient, but often very frustrating!
Working out how to get started, what to do, and how to do it can be confusing, complicated and time-consuming. We'll show you how to get started with building your software application AND your business.
If you prefer to receive support on a 1-2-1 basis, our mentoring packages mean that you're only ever a voice, or video call away from answers and professional guidance and support when you're facing challenges, or feeling stuck.
For more information, take a look at the list of products and services under the main menu at the top of this page.
- Our range of books
- Delivering public talks
- Practical workshops for tech founders,
- Our Tech Startup Academy Programmes™, and
- Consulting and mentoring services, where you'll receive guidance and support, and we'll help you get work completed quickly, and professionally.
- Our founder Kay can also be hired to speak at public engagements, or to fulfil the role of a mentor, or judge at competitions and events.
Our specialist workshops are designed to accelerate your progress, and help you overcome the common challenges that newcomers to the tech industry face, so you can increase your chances of success, and AVOID learning through trial-and-error, which is not only inefficient, but often very frustrating!
Working out how to get started, what to do, and how to do it can be confusing, complicated and time-consuming. We'll show you how to get started with building your software application AND your business.
If you prefer to receive support on a 1-2-1 basis, our mentoring packages mean that you're only ever a voice, or video call away from answers and professional guidance and support when you're facing challenges, or feeling stuck.
For more information, take a look at the list of products and services under the main menu at the top of this page.
6 practical workshops, 1 tech startup programme
Take our specialist workshops, designed to help you work smart, and understand what you need to know & do to achieve your goals efficiently, and without unnecessary difficulties, stress, or risks |
On and offline mentoring and consulting services
A professional process, a clear plan, and a structured approach makes ALL the difference! Pick our brains and you'll get ahead faster, with less confusion, and less issues |
A specialist programme for tech founders designed and delivered by software specialists
Our professional programme has also been approved to offer internationally recognised qualifications to entrepreneurs.
Our services provide you with the information and support you'll need to get your tech business of the ground so you can:
Getting the right support from day 1 will make it easier to achieve your goals.
Make the journey from your initial idea, to running a successful tech driven business with us!
Why not book a FREE 30 minute strategy session with us, and take a positive step towards progress? We'll talk you through your options, and help you plan your next steps.
Our services provide you with the information and support you'll need to get your tech business of the ground so you can:
- Make rapid progress, and avoid delays
- Save significant amounts of time, and money
- Develop your business skills and increase your confidence
- Be better equipped to deal with the daily realities of creating software, and working with a tech team
- Increase your knowledge of the resources and options available to help you succeed
- Improve your understanding of how to become a top-class tech startup founder
- Avoid pitfalls, financial losses, and common "newbie" mistakes
- Make the best possible decisions for your tech startup business
Getting the right support from day 1 will make it easier to achieve your goals.
Make the journey from your initial idea, to running a successful tech driven business with us!
Why not book a FREE 30 minute strategy session with us, and take a positive step towards progress? We'll talk you through your options, and help you plan your next steps.
Delivering a workshop for the Uhubs platform on How to get started as a non-technical founder
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Delivering a workshop we created for OneTech for non-technical entrepreneurs. The workshop is part of a series sponsored by the Mayor of London
Maybe you're wondering: "Who is this Kay person?!"
Kay Kukoyi is a software delivery specialist, author, speaker, and the founder of Purposeful Products and Tech Startup Academy™.
Kay on the panel at the London Hi Tech Festival, speaking about open source tech and its pros and cons
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Kay acting as an independent expert for the European Institute of Innovation & Technology's EIT Food programme for AgriTech & FoodTech entrepreneurs
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"Kay - Really enjoyed this afternoon’s panel on how open source boosts society (Tech for All). Appreciated your contributions - taking us through some of the most interesting use cases, commercial considerations and dev frameworks."
Hi Tech Festival attendee - sent to us via LinkedIn
"Thanks for sharing your insights on open-source software and practical, structured guidelines for start-ups! Really informative and engaging."
Hi Tech Festival speaker - posted on LinkedIn
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Kay speaks at conferences, and sits on guest panels at events such as the London Hi Tech Festival. She also mentors and advises at events. Recent examples include acting as a role model at the She Who Innovates Conference for young women aged 15-19 with an interest in STEM subjects, and the London Business Roadshow for entrepreneurs held at City Hall in London. Visit our about our founder page to find out more about Kay Kukoyi, or find out how to hire Kay for your event here. |
If you'd like to hire Purposeful Products to design and deliver technology content for your workshop, or programme, or would like to invite Kay to speak at your event, please get in touch.
A founder on the YSYS FoundersDoor accelerator programme blogs about a workshop delivered by Purposeful Products on Medium.com
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All you need is an idea to get started. We've helped startups like you building mobile apps, websites, and SaaS and browser based applications. We work across ALL industries, including: B2B, B2C, Telecomms, Media / Agency Services, Travel & Tourism, Aviation, Public sector, Social Media, Ecommerce, Logistics, Productivity, Consulting, Marketing, PropTech, Beauty and Well-being, Health tech / Medical Services, Customer Relationship Management, News & Media, Finance, banking / FinTech and Ed Tech. Start today - take a look at our range of services, and find out more about the different ways that we simplify life for our clients. |
Purposeful products & tech startup academy™
testimonials & reviews
WHAT DO OUR CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT OUR BOOKS & SERVICES?
"Outstanding Service. I was given a lot of quality advice that is certainly going to make building my startup a lot easier. Will definitely recommend to anyone that's serious about building a tech startup."
Anthon, UK
"Kay has been an incredible mentor to both myself and my tech Co-Founder. She helped us to refine our product both from a business and a tech stand-point. She listened to our ideas, answered our questions and pushed us to the steps forward. Mentorite truly benefited from Kay's support! I recommend her to everyone."
Giulio Capodimonti, Co-Founder & CEO Mentorite LTD
"I've moved from possible idea... to finding my market.. to finding my specific 'need' to fill - to collaborating with my market and gaining invaluable feedback as well as research. I'm currently in the 'Prototyping' phase of my project and it's moving quickly. I feel confident in the results gained... and the future. Can't say enough."
Aaron, USA
"I was lucky enough to meet Kay while Pionr was part of the NatWest Fintech Accelerator, and she has been hugely generous with her expertise and time, offering support and insight on several issues around management of remote software teams, testing procedures and web app monitoring tools, as well as generally providing an exceptionally positive outlook and a patient sounding board for thoughts and ideas, which is always a huge boon in the pressurised world of early-stage businesses! Since we completed our time at the accelerator Kay has continued to provide support, and we are looking forward to maintaining an ongoing connection."
Jonathan W, CEO of Pionr, UK
You can find more testimonials covering our books, or our consulting, mentoring and Tech Startup Academy™ workshops here.
Entrepreneurs on the FoundersDoor Programme
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Tech for Good founders from the We in Social Tech accelerator
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