Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2022 member
Slinger Staff
Theo-Lee Houston is the founder of Slinger. A platform to help young people to thrive in the gig economy. One of the common issues that all businesses struggled with is staffing, even before the pandemic.
All Tribes Welcomed - I'm really proud running a hospitality platform that's open to as many Londoners as possible has been a key value for us since launching Slinger. We are growing a community of workers who actually represent those who make up our city.
Why did you join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator?
We're ready to scale and make Slinger an international community.
Why did you want to start your business?
To help build a community of like minded individuals.
What would be your desired outcome from this programme?
To network with other entrepreneurs, sharpen my skill set and meet investors.
Which entrepreneur inspires you the most and why?
Jamal Edwards because he built a platform to have people thrive.
What has been your biggest win in your entrepreneurial journey?
Building a diverse community of 3000+ Slingers.
What has been your biggest challenge?
Raising funds.
Where did you go for business advice and how did it help you?
Other entrepreneurs at similar stages as they understand the challenging tasks.
What drives you to make your business a success?
Helping people thrive.
What advice would you give other founders thinking about starting their own business?
Never stop learning.