In business — and in life — most meaningful turning points don’t come from pitch decks, application forms, or cold emails. They begin with conversation. Not just any conversation, but one with someone who gets it. Someone who’s built something, seen something, endured something. Someone open-minded, curious, and driven.
Sometimes it’s a friend of a friend. Sometimes, it’s a stranger who becomes a co-founder, an investor, a mentor, or even a lifelong friend. But the real question is: how do you put yourself in the room where those conversations happen?
At BTSC, we’ve spent the past seven years answering that question. What began as a few intimate gatherings between likeminded friends—people who should have met but hadn’t—has since evolved into a growing series of elegant, curated events. Those early evenings sparked startups, investment deals, creative collaborations, and some of the most extraordinary friendships we’ve ever witnessed.
In April 2025, we hosted our most ambitious event to date.
An Evening of Social & Business Networking
With Special Guest: Polar Explorer Ben Saunders
Held at a private members’ club in London SW1X, the evening welcomed 200 carefully invited guests across a range of industries—founders, investors, high-performers, creatives, connectors. What united them was not profession, but perspective: a shared drive to connect with purpose, to explore new opportunities, and to grow in both business and life.
This wasn’t a conference. It wasn’t speed networking. There were no name tags or sales pitches. Instead, it was an atmosphere designed to foster real connection—conversations over a drink, introductions made with care, energy that lingered long after the evening ended.
What Happens in the Right Room
Some came looking for investors. Others came seeking collaborators, creative energy, new friendships, or professional guidance. What they found was a room full of people who were ready to listen, exchange ideas, offer advice, and share what they’ve learned.
Because business doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens socially—through trust, familiarity, and shared understanding. And that’s what BTSC creates: the conditions for trust to begin.
Whether it’s:
• A conversation about growth and scaling
• A quiet exchange of insight over champagne
• A brainstorming session that turns into a partnership
• Or a laugh shared with someone who later becomes a friend
The format is simple. We curate the room. You shape your own experience.
The Power of Story: Keynote by Ben Saunders
We were honoured to be joined by Ben Saunders as our keynote speaker. One of the world’s leading polar explorers, Ben has walked over 4,300 miles on foot across the Arctic and Antarctic—pushing the limits of human endurance.
But what makes him unforgettable is not just what he’s done. It’s how he speaks about it.
Ben brought humour, humility, and sharp insight to his keynote. His stories didn’t just recount extremes—they revealed truths about leadership, resilience, and the capacity we all hold for more. It was a message that resonated deeply with every guest in the room. Not because they were explorers, but because they understood challenge—in business, in life, in identity—and found something of themselves in his story.
As Ben once said in a TED Talk:
“Most people live their entire lives without ever scratching the surface of what they’re truly capable of.”
He reminded us that discomfort is where growth lives. And that possibility rarely announces itself—it often appears quietly, in a conversation we almost didn’t have, in a room we almost didn’t walk into.
Why It Matters Now
In a world increasingly dominated by digital noise, AI, and automation, real human connection has become one of the rarest and most valuable currencies. We believe in creating spaces where people can slow down, speak honestly, and leave feeling more energised, more inspired, and more connected than when they arrived.
So whether you’re building something new, searching for fresh energy, or simply ready to meet more people who think like you do—this is your invitation.
Because one evening really can change everything.
Ready to join us for one of our BTS Club events?
If this resonates — if you’re craving meaningful conversation, real connection, and the kind of company that lifts you — we’d love to welcome you.
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Because one evening, one introduction, one room full of the right people… can quietly change everything.