January 08, 2026
January Business Club Breakfast - Guest Speakers Confirmed
The Altrincham FC Business Club returns on Friday 23rd January 2026 with a timely and highly relevant session focused on one of the biggest risks facing UK businesses today: cyber security.
Our January breakfast will feature two short talks from Club partners and Business Club members since its inception, Venditan.
The talks will explore both the real cyber threats businesses will face in 2026 and the commercial story behind building a modern SaaS cyber security platform.
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The talks will explore both the real cyber threats businesses will face in 2026 and the commercial story behind building a modern SaaS cyber security platform.
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The Real Cyber Threats Facing Your Business in 2026 - 15 minute insight briefing
The opening session will be delivered by Michael Simcoe, Operations Director at Venditan, and will provide a clear, non technical overview of the cyber risks impacting organisations of all sizes across the UK.
This session will cut through the noise and focus on what business leaders actually need to understand, including:
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Why cyber crime is now a board level issue, not just a problem for big brands or online retailers
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The current UK cyber threat landscape and how attacker behaviour has changed over the last two years
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High profile cyber security incidents (think M&S, Harrods and Co-op) and the true cost to brand reputation, customer trust and revenue
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How cyber attacks impact SMEs and multi site businesses in practical terms
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Phishing, scams and social engineering tactics and how to spot the warning signs
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What really happens if customer payment or card data is exposed
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A simple cyber security survival checklist with actions you can implement immediately
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the risks and, more importantly, practical steps they can take this month to reduce exposure heading into 2026.
From Problem to Product - How we built a SaaS business to protect retailers - 10 minutes
The second session will be presented by John Coyne, Managing Director of Venditan and also Director of Altrincham Football Club.
John will share the commercial story behind identifying a real world cyber security problem and turning it into a scalable SaaS product. Topics will include product strategy, route to market, research and development, the role of AI in accelerating delivery, and lessons learned from building trust in a crowded cyber security market.
As always, the session will conclude with networking over breakfast with fellow Business Club members and guests.
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Business Club Membership
Business Club Membership
If you would like to join the Altrincham FC Business Club, membership includes access to monthly networking breakfasts, guest speakers, hospitality benefits, and opportunities to connect with fellow business leaders linked to Altrincham Football Club.
For full details on membership options and benefits, please visit the Business Club section of the Club website or speak to a member of the commercial team.
