The UK tech network
Sharp people. Real conversations. No fluff, no noise -just the signal that actually matters for UK tech.
What is POTATO?
POTATO is a curated community of founders, VCs, and policy professionals operating exclusively on WhatsApp. We exist to spread signal, not noise.
Membership is capped. Quality is non-negotiable. Every channel has a Farmer -a dedicated member keeping the conversation sharp and the noise out.
No crypto bros. No endless threads. No performative posting. Just the right people, the right information, the right rooms.
The mission
Clarity over clout. Signal over noise.
Strength UK tech by surfacing useful information, connecting sharp people, and creating space for real progress -online and off.
The channels
Every channel is moderated by a Farmer -a member whose job is to keep the quality high and the noise low.
What we stand for
We optimise for useful, not impressive. If it doesn't add value to the conversation, it doesn't belong.
The best communities run on giving. Introductions, knowledge, opportunities -passed forward freely.
We care about making UK tech better. We're idealistic about the destination and practical about the route.
Membership is capped because quality requires constraint. We'd rather be excellent at a thousand than mediocre at a million.
We ask hard questions. We challenge assumptions -including our own. The best ideas survive scrutiny.
Who it's for
Founders. VCs. The people building UK tech.
If you're serious about what you do and want to be around others who are too -you're in the right place.
Events
POTATO members get access to exclusive events, discounts on the best UK tech gatherings, and invites to underground meetups that never make it to Eventbrite.
POLATEO Salon
Birthday Party
Coming soon
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