Dundee Founders Collective

Dundee Founders Collective A community-first initiative demystifying entrepreneurship for both aspiring and active founders

02/06/2026

🎬 Founder Spotlight: Col from Pixels Inc Ep.1

Meet Col, a graphic designer with 21 years of experience behind Pixels Inc - specialising in logos and branding, and now focusing his work on helping coaches and consultants bring their brand identity to life.

In this first episode, Col shares what it was really like starting out - from the uncertainty of getting those first clients, to learning along the way, and still carrying that same drive (and nerves) two decades later.

We also hear what he wishes he’d known earlier in his journey - especially around learning to say no, finding the right support, and the value of mentorship in business.

A honest look at the early days of building a creative business 👀

More of Col’s story coming over the next few days - keep an eye out!

If you’ve got a story to share, we’d love to hear from you - get in touch with us! ⚡️

14/05/2026

🎬 Founder Spotlight: Jenny Caplan - Ep.3

We’re wrapping up with a quick-fire 👀

A few fast questions to get to know Jenny beyond Wee Tattie Studios - the fun stuff, the random bits, and everything in between.

Know someone we should feature next? Tag them below - or if you’ve got a story to share, whether you’re just starting out or already building, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch.

And keep an eye out… another exciting founder is coming up next 👀

Another week, another solid mix of events to get involved in! 👀⚡️This Week⭐ GameDevEd Social MeetupTue 14 Apr 2026 · 17:...
14/04/2026

Another week, another solid mix of events to get involved in! 👀⚡️

This Week

⭐ GameDevEd Social Meetup
Tue 14 Apr 2026 · 17:00-20:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/TRcsB6

⭐ Google Analytics – Understand How Your Website Performs
Wed 15 Apr 2026 · 13:00-15:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/HwIRvW

⭐ Architecting the Future of National Open Data
Thu 16 Apr 2026 · 13:00-14:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/n9ntC5

⭐ Founders Hub - by Bayes and ScotlandIS
Fri 17 Apr 2026 · 08:30-12:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/IcYnsq

⭐ A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Business Plan
Fri 17 Apr 2026 · 09:00-11:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/eg71pF

Next Week

⭐ How to Improve Your Google Search Rankings - Part 1
Mon 20 Apr 2026 · 13:00-15:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/PxabeG

⭐ Linux Command Line Basics for Beginners (and Hackers!)
Mon 20 Apr 2026 · 17:30-19:30
📍 In-Person - Glasgow
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/GML57l

⭐ How to Write Funding Applications
Tue 21 Apr 2026 · 09:00-11:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/6UaJQL

⭐ Founders Meetup Edinburgh
Tue 21 Apr 2026 · 17:00-19:30
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/Yh2btg

⭐ Business Expenses: What Can I Claim?
Thu 23 Apr 2026 · 09:00-11:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/o1fgAL

A good mix this week - whether you’re learning, building, or just looking to meet the right people ⚡

10/04/2026

🎬 Founder Spotlight: Jenny Caplan - Ep 2

We asked Jenny about the importance of community - and the advice that’s stuck with her most.

A reminder that you don’t have to build on your own ⚡️

08/04/2026

🎬 Founder Spotlight: Jenny Caplin

Jenny is the founder of Wee Tattie Studios - a volunteer-led game incubation studio supporting new voices in the industry and helping recent grads build real portfolio experience.

With a background in Game Art and a growing remote team, she’s building something pretty special.

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing more about Jenny’s journey, why she started Wee Tattie Studios, and her experience stepping into the Dundee founder community ⚡️

A fresh batch of events to get stuck into over the next few weeks!This Week⭐ AIoT Hub - Physical AI at the EdgeTue 7 Apr...
07/04/2026

A fresh batch of events to get stuck into over the next few weeks!

This Week

⭐ AIoT Hub - Physical AI at the Edge
Tue 7 Apr 2026 · 17:00-18:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/G6hssU

⭐ How to Start a Business: The Basics
Tue 7 Apr 2026 · 17:00-19:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/bIGPH7

⭐ Dundee Tabletop Playtesting Meetup
Wed 8 Apr 2026 · 16:00-20:00
📍 In-Person - Dundee
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/c4h2cX

⭐ Founders Hub - by Bayes and ScotlandIS
Fri 10 Apr 2026 · 08:30-12:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/gXzrTF

⭐ Glasgow Hack Space Tour @ The Gamer Club
Sat 11 Apr 2026 · 14:00-16:00
📍 In-Person - Glasgow
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/mJqWfi

Next Week

⭐ GameDevEd Social Meetup
Tue 14 Apr 2026 · 17:00-20:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/TRcsB6

⭐ Google Analytics – Understand How Your Website Performs
Wed 15 Apr 2026 · 13:00-15:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/HwIRvW

⭐ Architecting the Future of National Open Data
Thu 16 Apr 2026 · 13:00-14:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/n9ntC5

⭐ Founders Hub - by Bayes and ScotlandIS
Fri 17 Apr 2026 · 08:30-12:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/IcYnsq

⭐ A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Business Plan
Fri 17 Apr 2026 · 09:00-11:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/eg71p

What’s going in your calendar?

A fair question 👀It’s easy to think you need a clear plan before getting involved - but that’s not really how it works h...
05/04/2026

A fair question 👀

It’s easy to think you need a clear plan before getting involved - but that’s not really how it works here.

DFC isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about being in the room, meeting the right people, and finding your way as you go.

That’s where the real value is ⚡️

Another week, another strong line-up of events across Dundee and beyond 👀This Week:⭐ Dundee Data MeetupTue 31 Mar 2026 ·...
31/03/2026

Another week, another strong line-up of events across Dundee and beyond 👀

This Week:
⭐ Dundee Data Meetup
Tue 31 Mar 2026 · 17:00-19:00
📍 In-Person - Dundee
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/WtrW8u

⭐ Ladies of Code: March Meetup
Tue 31 Mar 2026 · 17:15-19:15
📍 In-Person - Glasgow
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/8r2o23

⭐ Unfiltered Dundee
Thu 2 Apr 2026 · 08:00-09:30
📍 In-Person - Dundee
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/2hi8rY

⭐ Edinburgh Data Science April Meetup
Thu 2 Apr 2026 · 16:00-19:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/xOugqM

⭐ Monthly Tech Meetup at The Gamer Club
Fri 3 Apr 2026 · 17:00-20:00
📍 In-Person - Glasgow
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/XZTwwF



Next Week

⭐ AIoT Hub - Physical AI at the Edge
Tue 7 Apr 2026 · 17:00-18:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/G6hssU

⭐ How to Start a Business: The Basics
Tue 7 Apr 2026 · 17:00-19:00
💻 Online
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/bIGPH7

⭐ Dundee Tabletop Playtesting Meetup
Wed 8 Apr 2026 · 16:00-20:00
📍 In-Person - Dundee
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/c4h2cX

⭐ Founders Hub - by Bayes and ScotlandIS
Fri 10 Apr 2026 · 08:30-12:00
📍 In-Person - Edinburgh
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/gXzrTF

⭐ Glasgow Hack Space Tour @ The Gamer Club
Sat 11 Apr 2026 · 14:00-16:00
📍 In-Person - Glasgow
🔗 https://dundee.short.gy/mJqWfi

Loads of opportunities to get involved, try something new, and meet people building interesting things! ⚡

31/03/2026

🎬 Founder Spotlight: Marc Williamson - Ep 3

We’re wrapping up with a quick-fire round ⚡️

A few fast questions to get to know the person behind the ideas - beyond the games, the tech, and the time travel!

27/03/2026

🎬 Founder Spotlight: Marc Williamson - Ep 2

What’s the Dundee founder scene really like? 👀

Marc shares his take on the community - from the people building here to the support, creativity, and energy across the city.

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