An evening for founders and investors on the ideas which did not survive, and what they taught the people who built them.

The Funeral of Good Ideas returns for its second year. Founders take the stage to share a venture, product or strategy they closed down, why it ended and what came next.

The evening closes with drinks and conversation with founders, investors and selected partners.

Previous eulogists (2025)

  • Soma Pirityi, Founder, ETA Technologies

  • Stephen White, Founder, Markets Recon

  • Helen Carrie, B2B Tech Brand Voice Strategist and Producer of Emmy award winning TV shows

  • Jean-Philippe Schepens van Thiel, Founder and CEO, AxonJay.ai

Apply to speak

To apply, email [email protected] with the idea you closed down and one line on why it ended.

This session is designed for:

  • Founders at any stage

  • Investors and operators

  • sclr residents, Elementa members and selected partners

Hosts: sclr labs and Elementa Workspace

Photography

By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed for promotional use. If you'd prefer not to have your photos used or details shared, please let us know, and we'll respect your preferences.

Note to attendees on late arrivals:

Doors close 30 to 40 minutes after the event begins. After that we keep them shut so the talks run without interruption.

Want to explore residency, join the hub, or work with us? Please email [email protected]