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After participating in an accelerator programme, many founders face what has come to be known as the ‘post-accelerator cliff’. They’re surrounded by their peers and mentors one moment. The next, they’re out in the cold, experiencing the harsh reality of life as an entrepreneur.
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Marie Moussavou
28.11.2023
A few weeks ago, Californian took a big step. In a move designed to boost the diversity of the notoriously homogenous world of venture-backed startups, the State’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, passed a law that means VCs in the state must report on the diversity of their portfolio companies.
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Eleanor Kaye
23.11.2023
There is a global trend and desire for more transparency in all dimensions of business. Pay is just one of them. Technology platforms have democratised and shed spotlights on aspects of jobs that might previously have been kept secret. Additionally, the expectation of particularly GenZ talent, is to work for companies who are open, authentic, and more egalitarian.
20.11.2023
The rapid sophistication of technology and the growth of access to big data make the financial field a perfect ground for the implementation of innovative decisions based on AI. Thus I’d like to determine key directions that excel in the realm of fintech and are planned for 2024 and take a more detailed look at the examples of the companies that are already using intellectual technology for the improvement of their financial services.
16.11.2023
The search for the elusive next generation of fans has become a key challenge for the sports industry. While a period of on-field or on-track success used to go a long way to securing the lifelong allegiance of younger fans, those same fans are now far more difficult to find, engage and keep hold of.
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James Draper
15.11.2023
Like everything else in the digital world, the world of cryptocurrencies and decentralised applications (dApps) is always changing. The market for feature-rich and easy-to-use Web3 wallets is anticipated to grow dramatically by 2024. These wallets are essential for giving consumers control over their digital assets and interactions since they serve as the entry point to the decentralised web. In this piece, we'll examine how Web3 wallets are developing and what characteristics to expect in 2024.
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Andy Braddell
15.11.2023
As consumer demand shifted and labour shortages became apparent, supply chain issues first rose to prominence during lockdown. Problems continued to dominate headlines last year too, as business models were disrupted and many companies incurred increased costs.
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Sam Leavitt
14.11.2023
What do you do as a Chief of Staff? It’s a question I’m frequently asked, and one that has a far from straightforward answer. I’d describe it as like being a chameleon: the role is constantly shifting.
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Omar Bhakri
09.11.2023
Paul Ferretti spoke to Tom O'Sullivan, CEO of Animus Bytes, about the UK geospatial tech industry, learning from your mistakes and doing something you believe in.
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Paul Ferretti
08.11.2023
London has long been described as the fintech capital of the world despite tech major players such as Silicon Valley remaining strong, and South America emerging as a leader.
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George Dunning
08.11.2023
The funding gap in the UK’s fintech ecosystem is widening; the chasm between the number of firms securing seed or Series A funding and those securing Series B and beyond points to a systemic issue, one which is set to threaten the UK’s fintech crown. The burgeoning number of seed and Series A firms seems to have come at the expense of later-stage funding as it is becoming increasingly difficult for viable firms to take the necessary next steps to scale.
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James Codling
07.11.2023
As we aim to strengthen our leadership skills and synchronise our efforts, creating an environment that promotes engagement and connectedness is essential. Active meeting contributions is an important element of this.
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Iris Clermont
06.11.2023
For much of modern history, capitalism primarily focused on the interests of a select group: shareholders. The primary aim was to maximise shareholder value, often at the expense of other stakeholders such as employees, clients, or subcontractors.
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Taavi Kotka
03.11.2023
GDPR was just the beginning. Before GDPR, we lived in a data economy that didn’t always respect the individual. In fact, if you were using a free app, it was probably fair to say that your data was the price for downloading it.
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Filippo Sanesi
02.11.2023
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