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Imagine a world where the next groundbreaking innovation is overlooked because the founder didn’t fit the “typical” VC mold. That’s the reality we risk if we don’t address bias in investment. My cofounder Eva de Mol and I have experienced the power of gender bias firsthand. When raising our first fund, we were met with comments like, “You really need a man on your team,” and “Real men like numbers and women don’t”.
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Janneke Niessen
11.12.2024
The democratisation of healthy and sustainable food is no longer an idealistic aspiration - it is a moral, social and environmental imperative. Equitable access to nutritious and environmentally responsible food options must transcend barriers of income, geography and social status.
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Azhar Murtuza
05.12.2024
Many of us recall our impulse pandemic purchases—exercise equipment, books, or baking kits that accumulated as we adjusted to much more time at home. Employers behaved in parallel by pouring money into charming collaboration tools, in an effort to keep their suddenly secluded workers engaged.
04.12.2024
Recent political developments will likely impact momentum towards net zero and climate resilience, but it’s not over for climate tech. To survive, startups need better operational data, and more of it, to prove commercial viability and to optimise the tech after development.
04.12.2024
Europe is facing a brewing crisis in its tech sector. Despite being home to world-class universities and a rich pool of talent, the continent has struggled to produce tech giants comparable to those in the United States and Asia.
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Thomas Rubens
02.12.2024
Spain’s tech scene has experienced a remarkable surge in growth in recent years. The growing number of unicorns, funding rounds (both the number of said rounds and the amount of capital raised), and the levels of foreign investment are all trending in the right direction.
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Julio Martínez
28.11.2024
New Product Development (NPD) is a crucial driver of innovation and growth, helping companies remain competitive and adapt to changing consumer demands. From increasing market share to driving profitability, the role of NPD in business success is clear. At the same time, the importance of sustainability in business has become increasingly urgent as the climate crisis gains pace.
26.11.2024
Depending on what time you got up today, you’ve seen between four and ten thousand ads. Let that sink in. TEN THOUSAND ADVERTS. How many of them can you remember? Exactly.
25.11.2024
For many founders, the dream is to exit, but no one tells you how things may take a turn for the worse when you’re no longer in the driver’s seat. After selling my startup to Private Equity (PE) in an earn out agreement that involved its own challenges, I found myself being made redundant. This also came with the news that I would not receive the previously agreed upon performance bonus, nor over a million pounds worth of company shares which were set to vest the week after my redundancy.
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Sam Oliver
21.11.2024
We interact with brilliant design every day, often without even realising it. From the sleek storage solutions in our homes, to the bicycles we ride and the software that powers our work, great design quietly shapes how we move through the world.
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Didier Sibellas
19.11.2024
If your business is struggling to exit, or to raise capital, you are not alone. Rising interest rates have led to a considerable slowdown in deal-making for private equity-backed businesses over the last two years; testing the nerves of many leaders.
18.11.2024
As the world looks to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan to advance the policies needed to deliver deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions to limit global warming to 1.5⁰C, finance is set to be a central focus. This “Finance COP” (as it has been dubbed) looks to establish a new framework aimed at closing the persistent gaps in climate finance, and will also be an opportunity to have critical discussions on the role of financial institutions in accelerating climate action.
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Majda Dabaghi
15.11.2024
As businesses across the UK adapt to rapid technological advancements, electronic invoicing and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as pivotal tools in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. David Malan, Sales Director for DocuWare in the UK and Ireland, shares his insights on how these technologies are transforming the industry.
14.11.2024
Reshaping corporate culture requires visionary leadership and a strong commitment to long-term success. I have led transformational change at companies including Porsche and BMW, as well as in early-stage and growing companies. It is clear to me that effective leadership begins by creating an environment that encourages challenge and autonomy while supporting personal and professional growth.
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Kevin Gaskell
13.11.2024
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