About us
f2n Business Network was founded by Nina Sardar, Finalist Business Mum of the Year 2025, Winner of the ion Leadership Award at the 2016 Conwy Business Awards, Finalist Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2016 at Conwy Business Awards and Twtr ranked top 10% of user on social media 2015.
Nina was ranked 8th in PHA Media’s Emerging Female Entrepreneurs on Twitter 2015, Wales Business Insider magazine Rising Star 2014, Finalist for Conwy Business Woman of the Year and Leading Wales Awards 2010 and Networking Woman of the Year 2009; Nina is an advocate of networking and is passionate about providing the highest quality of service for members.
Nina is the granddaughter of Rudolph Forte, cousin of Sir Rocco Forte. Rudolph was born in Mortale a village in Italy now Monforte, Casalattico, in the province of Frosinone. Business is quite literally in the blood.
Nina worked in senior business development and marketing roles for over 10 years. In 2009 at the age of 31, whilst working full time and looking after her four year old son, Nina founded and chaired a not-for-profit business network Bay of Colwyn Business Network and was the youngest Director and Vice Chair of North Wales Women’s Network (a not-for-profit co-operative).
Nina has been a Design & Marketing Mentor with Venture Wales & Entrepreneur Action and is currently a Mentor with the Business Wales Mentoring Scheme. Nina also sits on the Industry Panel for Leadership Management Wales. In 2014 Nina was named as one of the top 25 Rising Stars in Wales Business Insider magazine.
In 2010, Nina set up f2n Business Network (formally free2network)— a pioneering business community rooted in connection, wellbeing, and genuine support. With a background in communications, entrepreneurship, and community engagement, Nina has spent over 15 years helping individuals and small businesses grow not only in success, but in confidence and resilience.
f2n Business Network hosts over 150 networking events each year supporting businesses, Entrepreneurs and Managers in Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham, Anglesey and Gwynedd.
Known for her calm presence, inclusive leadership style, and unwavering integrity, Nina has created spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported — particularly those who are often overlooked in traditional business environments, such as parents, sole traders, and those rebuilding after personal challenges.
Her leadership has always been grounded in real life. As a mother of four, Nina’s business journey has included navigating grief, loss, illness, and the pressures of parenthood. These lived experiences have shaped her into a leader who values authenticity over performance, compassion over competition, and people over profit.
Nina is also a public speaker, mentor, and advocate for holistic business culture — placing emotional and mental wellbeing at the heart of enterprise. To date she has helped raise around £40,000 for local charities through her network and continues to champion social impact through her work.
In every interaction, Nina brings warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to lifting others. She is not only a social entrepreneur — she’s a connector, a changemaker, and a quiet force for good in the business world.
f2n Business Network Mission Statement - our promise to you.
Our membership is made up of local entrepreneurs, business owners and managers, local government representatives, voluntary and charitable organisations and local project leads.
It’s the sheer mix of people in “the room” that makes every meeting so exciting!
Since we began, f2n Business Network members have generated in excess of £10 million of invoiced business through attending f2n events.
Nina is a proud Mum of four Sons, ages 3,4,7 & 19!
Honoured to be named as Wales Business Insider Rising Star 2014
Finalist Business Mum of the Year 2025 at the Women in Business Awards 
Pleased to be working with businesswalesmentoring.org.uk
