Our Co-Founders Are Up for โ€œFounders of the Yearโ€ Award (And We Need Your Vote!) ๐Ÿš€

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Big news from Growth Studio: Rayan and Paul have been shortlisted as finalists for โ€œFounders of the Yearโ€ at the Sustainable Times RISE Awards 2025.

The RISE Awards (Responsible Investment, Sustainability & ESG) celebrate pioneering organisations and innovators driving positive change across industries โ€“ from clean technology and consumer products to healthcare and green transport.

Over 400 investors, founders, and industry professionals will gather on 6th November 2025 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Central London to honour outstanding achievements in sustainable innovation.

Public Vote Now Open

Founders of the Year is decided by public vote, which means you can help shape the outcome.

If you believe in Growth Studioโ€™s mission โ€“ helping ambitious startups tackling the triple planetary crisis build profitable, investible businesses โ€“ weโ€™d be grateful for your support.

Cast your vote here

Takes less than a minute. Voting closes soon.

Founder of the Year shortlist 1

Why This Matters

Being recognised alongside other founders challenging the status quo validates our approach. It reflects the dedication of our entire team and the trust our startup community places in us.

Whether we win or not, this nomination reinforces our commitment to finding the world-defining startups of tomorrow and giving them the foundations they need to change the world.

Letโ€™s Do This Together

To everyone whoโ€™s been part of the Growth Studio journey โ€“ clients who trusted our vision, partners who challenged our thinking, team members who brought ideas to life โ€“ thank you.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Vote for Rayan and Paul now โ†’


Winners announced at the RISE Awards ceremony, 6th November 2025, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Letโ€™s bring this one home.

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