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Purpose and conscious leadership are buzzwords often banded around these days, but what do they really mean for the modern-day leader and how can we embody their meaning beyond the superficiality of understanding what the words themselves mean?
27.03.2024
Besides many various trends in the past decade, the rise of influencers as important individuals in the eCommerce and marketing sphere is one of the most prominent ones. There are many influencers who started out as hobbyists in a certain field.
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George Mathew
20.03.2024
Mixing disruptive finance startups and centuries-old financial institutions, the UK has demonstrated it has fertile ground for fintech innovation
In partnership with British Embassy in Paris
14.03.2024
The importance of enduring company building has become more pronounced than ever before. Founders are hitting the reset button, going back to the first principles, and building companies that are lean, mean, and ready to conquer from day one.
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Sarah Nöckel
07.03.2024
As net zero goals loom large, climate founders need a fresh platform to innovate and scale their ventures. The UK is staking a claim to be that platform.
In partnership with British Embassy in Paris
07.02.2024
In the UK’s vibrant yet challenging startup ecosystem, securing funding is a major hurdle. Barclays Bank’s Demo Directory, the newest addition to its Eagle Labs initiative, is transforming the way startups connect with investors.
30.01.2024
"Creating something useful for real people" is the mantra of Luc Julia, an inventor-finder specialising in artificial intelligence.
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Morgane Ruvetti
26.01.2024
If you have a passion for rummaging around in the woods for health-boosting plants or fungi, it can be fantastic to discover you can actually make money from it. More people are incorporating natural medicines and supplements into their lives. Some are boosting immunity with echinacea while others are microdosing lion’s mane mushrooms for cognitive functioning.
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Indiana Lee
06.01.2024
In Asia, the backbone of the business landscape (about 97%) comprises of a multitude of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), forming the vast portion of economic activity. A common characteristic shared by many of these SMEs is a keen interest in adopting more convenient and efficient payment solutions, as these enterprises often operate on leaner resources compared to their larger counterparts.
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Alex Axelrod
28.12.2023
The UK remains the third biggest unicorn nest globally, after the US and China. So how are its new members and current crop navigating the current market?
In partnership with British Embassy in Paris
12.12.2023
Toulouse is one of the top two cities in France for startups, particularly in the aerospace, space, digital, and now greentech and agritech sectors.
12.12.2023
Formula E is earning more than just the plaudits of its growing audience. For manufacturers, it’s becoming a real world test lab for EV innovation and adoption.
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Simon Lovick
28.11.2023
This year, AI has dominated headlines. Generative AI, such as deepfakes and ChatGPT, has caused excitement and controversy in equal measure as society wrestles with both its potential as well as the legal and ethical questions it raises. As a leader in the space, Marks & Clerk has been at the forefront of the European Patent Office’s (EPO’s) engagement with the patent profession as they try to bring some legal certainty and consistency to examining AI patent applications across this rapidly evolving landscape.
13.11.2023
Generative AI is all conquering; it's going to take all of our jobs; marketing will never be the same again. Ever since Open AI's breakthrough launch last November, it would seem that ChatGPT is still a dominant tech narrative. But approaching 12 months on from its watershed launch - what impact has it really had and, more importantly, is it really the future?
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Nick Floyd
30.10.2023
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