ZEST Creative Business Networking
A monthly networking event connecting the creative, business and graduate communities of Greenwich. ZEST brings together business owners and fresh talent so they can share their enthusiasm and energy for business and creativity.
Next event
Wednesday 25 March 12.30 to 2.00pm Free
Salon, Building C3, Design District, 13 Soames Walk, London SE10 0AX 1 minute walk from North Greenwich Jubilee Line
Book now on Eventbrite
January 2025 What does leadership look like when you’re a solo business owner?
Sign up to find out about future events
Join the LinkedIn Group
Stay in touch with people you meet by following ZEST on LinkedIn.
ZEST on LinkedIn
Hosted and curated by
Nigel Davies, independent brand consultant, PIN Creative
Delivered in partnership with
Design District, London’s first permanent, purpose-built workspace for the creative industries.
Supported by
Design Business Association (DBA), the trade association for the design industry, championing the transformative power of design, promoting its strategic and economic value to business and government.
Federation of Small Business (FSB), the UK’s leading membership organisation for small businesses and the self-employed and a powerful voice heard in government.
Ravensbourne University, a diverse, close-knit community of creators, makers, and innovators and renowned for its strong links to industry.
Past events
December 2025 How to plan for the year ahead without setting yourself up to fail
November 2025 What is the secret to creativity?
October 2025 Round table; group discussion How can we help each other?
September 2025 Hot seats; spotlight on business owners and their challenges
August 2025 How can you use AI safely in your business and what are the risks if you don’t?
Bryan Altimas Cyber Security Consultant, Government Adviser
Bence Csernak AI Consultant, Agentic Engineer
July 2025 How can creativity, technology and innovation work together to help businesses grow?
Iliana Pearce Policy Advisor, Federation of Small Businesses
Jeremy Dalton ImmersiveTechnology Specialist and Author
June 2025 How can image makers step out of the shadows and into the spotlight?
May 2025 What’s the connection between body, diet and creative flow?
April 2025 AI and the future of creativity, connection and control
Oliver Pickup Writer, speaker and cultural commentator
Donna Ford Professional photographer
Thomas Akintan Interactive non-technical AI trainer
March 2025 Giving back: why creating strong local connections can benefit everyone involved
February 2025 From freelancer to business owner: building systems for sustainable success
Drew Lucas Founder and principal consultant, Drew Lucas Consulting
Anna Floyd Founder and strategist, So What Strategy
Avleen Sehm Freelance digital designer and DJ
January 2025 Bills and Beats: how financial literacy can help young creatives
December 2024 What are the real-world business challenges facing Santa?
Byran Altim Cyber security expert
Mike Jelves Social media strategist
Father Christmas Retail logistics entrepreneur
November 2024 27 minutes to define your purpose
October 2024 The value of creativity in education and business
Martin McTague OBE National chair, Federation of Small Businesses
Tulasi Parmar Founder of TULASI, luxury womenswear brand
September 2025 Show up and stand out
Danielle Meola HR director, JourneyHR
Mike Jelves Film and video director
Tulasi Parmar Founder of TULASI, luxury womenswear brand
August 2024 How to bring your product idea to life
July 2024 The business of books
June 2024 The business of music
Paolo Tuveri Artist manager, music project manager
Luke Porter Musician, singer/songwriter
Kiran Dehal Artist, musician and designer
May 2024 Legal issues facing creative business owners
Gbemi Shitta Founder, Sweet Dough Things
Adam Grimwoo Professional support lawyer, Markel Law LLP
Tulasi Parma Founder of TULASI, luxury womenswear brand
April 2024 Navigating creativity and mindset
Candida Bradley Creative coach, facilitator and artist
Tomi Alabi Business support manager, London & Partners
Jorom Simpson Brand and advertising student, founder of Formless 12
March 2024 What should creativity mean to businesses?
Deborah Dawton Chief executive, Design Business Association
Jesse Ashiegb Entrepreneur, Headlinerz
Tulasi Parma Founder of TULASI, luxury womenswear brand