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Past Events
On The Table Series 01
Beyond Identity: What Truly Drives Brand Growth
20.12.2025
About this event
Exploring the tension between business nature and business identity:
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How do we build a brand in a culture that is not our own?
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What does it really feel like when we take the first step?
Highlights
We were joined by voices from truly diverse backgrounds:
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Founders working across jewellery, energy, beverages, and tech solutions shaping consumer experiences
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Marketers spanning performance, branding, and social-media-driven growth
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Investors looking closely at consumer-facing businesses
When Capital Meets Creativity:
The Story of Asian Consumer Brands in the UK
21.11.2025
Asian consumer brands are gaining remarkable traction in the UK - not only for their products, but for how they blend heritage with modern innovation.
For entrepreneurs and professionals exploring this fast-evolving space, understanding the real stories behind the trend matters:
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How are local consumers responding?
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What cultural adaptations are needed to succeed?
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And how do investors evaluate these brands from a capital perspective?
Speakers
Aiden Patterson - Executive Director at Nomura
Daisy Ding and Jing Ma, Co-founders of Lotus Realm
Highlights
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Real stories of building an Asian consumer brand from zero to a physical store on Oxford Street in just two years
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Insights from finance professionals on reading the red-amber-green signals for consumer brands
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Cross-industry networking
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Community vibes that felt surprisingly real
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