After 15 Years, I Need Help to Keep the RookieOven Meetup Going
I'm going to be honest with you. The RookieOven Meetup is in trouble and I need some help. I've been running RookieOven…
By Michael Hayes
Creating a vibrant Scottish startup community.
Scotland is the perfect place to nurture and develop your tech startup. Our country has the potential to build world class companies, with our proud history of innovation and stacks of talent across the nation.
Why Does RookieOven Exist?
RookieOven started in 2011 as a way to nurture and empower Scotland's tech startup ecosystem. We believe in the power of community and peer support for founders. By connecting like-minded individuals, we create a space where entrepreneurs can thrive and innovate together.
Peer Support and Advice
Connect with fellow founders who understand your challenges. Share experiences and learn from each other's journeys.
Valuable Networking
Make meaningful connections and find potential collaborators, mentors, or even investors within the Scottish startup community.
Honest Feedback
Get constructive feedback on your ideas, products, and strategies from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Mental Health Support
Find a supportive community that understands the unique pressures of startup life and can offer empathy and encouragement.
Promote Scottish tech globally
We aim for the website to be a platform to showcase the best of Scottish tech to the world. We want to help Scottish startups get the recognition they deserve.
By founders for founders.
A founder led voice for Scottish tech. Not the whims of public sector bodies or the agenda of investors. We're here to support founders.
Recent Blog Posts
April 2026 Meetup Cancelled
Quick update - no RookieOven Meetup tonight. With it being Easter Monday, we're taking the night off to spend time with…
By Michael Hayes
February Glasgow Tech Startup Meetup - Monday 2nd February
After taking January off, the RookieOven Glasgow tech meetup is back on Monday 2nd February at The Raven from 6:30pm. If…
By Michael Hayes
How do I get involved in the Scottish tech community?
Take the leap. Come along to a RookieOven meetup and meet the community. We're a friendly bunch and we'd love to meet you. Alternatively checkout our community page for more ways to get involved in the Scottish tech scene. There's a meetup or event for everyone.
Next RookieOven Meetup
First Monday of each month at 18:30 PM
Venue: The Raven, Renfield Street, Glasgow