Welcome to
the New Curriculum
Short. Sharp. Social. Studio 8095 delivers expert-led, immersive events that power soft skills in one sitting.
Making learning habitual, social and high-impact.
We're creating a new category of learning, where education meets experience, anchored across four pillars: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and leadership.
Think strategic decision making through poker or mastering communication through the art of improv.
let’s kick off a new term.
the art of strategic decision making
Learn to read people, manage risk, and keep your cool - before testing it all with a friendly game of poker to put your new skills into practice.
Pillar: Critical thinking
the art of intentional networking
Learn how to leverage networks during a curated boat dinner.
Expect sharp insights, good company, and a three-course meal paired with carefully designed questions.
Pillar: Collaboration
the art of making smALL
TALK
Learn how to use improv to spark small talk, communicate with confidence, and handle any conversation on the spot. A fun, practical session to sharpen your presence and influence.
Pillar: Communication
Events
organised influence
Pillar: Leadership
SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2025
12.30pm-3pm
Organised influence is a live event series, curated to explore one of the most quietly complex questions in our professional lives:
What does it truly mean to lead well?
In partnership with Startups Magazine, our start-up edition kicks off with Tim Chong, Co-Founder and CEO of Yonder, a leading UK Fintech which has raised over £110M since 2021.
Meet The Experts
Daiva Byrne
After starting her career in London with Ernst & Young and Thompson Reuters, Daiva left to pursue her passion for poker, becoming a professional player. In 2017, she founded FLIP (Fantastic Ladies in Poker), which has since grown into the world’s largest female-only poker community with over 9,000 members.
Dedicated to increasing women’s participation, Daiva works with major festivals and leading operators to create inclusive events and welcoming spaces for new players.
The Art of Strategic Decision Making
Tim Chong
Tim is the co-founder and CEO of Yonder, a leading UK fintech redefining credit card reward points. Founded in 2020, Yonder has raised over £110M from investors including LocalGlobe, Northzone, Seedcamp, and Jigsaw. Previously Head of Product at ClearScore, Tim led launches across the UK, South Africa, India, and Australia, serving 12 million users. With a background in consulting and financial inclusion initiatives across Asia and Africa, he is passionate about building purposeful businesses.
Organised Influence
Raina Brands
Raina is an expert in organisational behaviour and gender equality at UCL’s School of Management. A former London Business School faculty member and co-founder of Career Equally, her research explores how bias and social networks affect women’s careers. Featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, she helps organisations build fairer, more inclusive workplaces.
The Art of Intentional Networking