Technology regulations are often met with weariness from business leaders, perceiving that such stopgaps could potentially hold them back. But the pace of technological change must be accompanied by ever-faster and smarter regulatory changes, as the intent is not to slow down innovation.
07.12.2023
A one-of-a-kind event, Slush is redefining the standards for tech conferences in Europe. In Helsinki, there are some great ideas for event organisers to pick from the ecosystem.
06.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Shira Jeczmien, CEO and founder of SCREENSHOT Media about delivering digestible content for 18-24 year olds and why founders need short meetings, meaningful agendas and should follow hunches.
06.12.2023
Unsurprisingly, the 2023 edition of Slush is all about the generative AI revolution. Through speeches, Mistral AI and OpenAI try to demonstrate, each in their own way, whose approach is the most relevant.
05.12.2023
Consumer purchasing journeys are becoming increasingly fragmented, driven by changes in where and how they interact with brands.
05.12.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jules Robertson, cofounder of Tally Workspace about the shifting workspace landscape, working with startups and the importance of community.
05.12.2023
B2B startups are facing a stark reality, as competition increases and funding decreases, the traditional blend of technical and business jargon to promote the latest AI solution isn't cutting it anymore. Nearly half of the metrics that investors consider before investing are customer-centric, placing marketing and sales under the microscope first. On top of that, an overwhelming 60%+ of all raised investment often gets funnelled into marketing support – a huge gamble if it fails to hit the mark.
01.12.2023
Female founders are facing gender bias when raising funding from European angels and VCs, according to new research released by Antler, the most active private early stage investor in Europe.
01.12.2023
The Biden administration has unveiled a momentous milestone in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This announcement shows the Executive Order's pivotal role in shaping the future of AI, underscoring its significance within the AI community.
29.11.2023
No matter how good your product is, as Falkor from the Never-ending Story wrote: "Having a luck dragon with you is the only way to go on a quest." January Barnes spoke to Caroline Franczia, author of "Popcorn for the New CEO" and the newly published sequel "Popcorn for the New CEO II" - discover the business book that people are raving about in business school and wish it was on the curriculum!
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29.11.2023
This year’s winners include innovative technologies such as affordable water purification, a pain and radiation-free breast cancer test, and a debit card app which helps dementia patients manage their finances.
28.11.2023
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.
28.11.2023
Fleeing the war in South Sudan, Salome Chandra trekked for two months with her six children to Uganda—carrying her youngest, a one year old, on her back. When she arrived at the Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda, she was given a bag of rice, a bottle of oil, and a small jug of water—and that was it.
27.11.2023
Paul Ferretti talked to Bo Ilsoe, Managing Partner of VC fund NGP Capital, about the Vanguard Black Board Readiness Programme, diversity and finding the right company.
24.11.2023