Against the backdrop of today's swiftly evolving tech realm, characterised by economic challenges and funding uncertainties, the process of bringing a product to market carries a precarious balance between innovation and pragmatism. Negotiating this path, entrepreneurs must use their creative drive with the practical demands of sustainable business growth.
06.09.2023
As this year marks the 25th anniversary since the introduction of student loans, with the average loan repayment set to reach £43K, one could wonder: is this system really working but also, is it still relevant?
05.09.2023
It’s 2023. The days of old school ties, business being done on the golf course, and back-slapping bravado in the boardroom are surely over. But are they?
04.09.2023
Startups must grow fast. For that, they must scale and enter new markets. And according to McKinsey & Company, for 61% of scale-ups, geographic expansion is indeed the top priority. But it’s hard. The new market might be too expensive, too alien, or there’s simply no demand.
01.09.2023
FedEx, Google and Facebook all started as spinouts and latest numbers suggest that over $158B of equity finance has been raised by businesses jumping out of the lab and into the commercial world in the last 10 years. That being said, the current economic climate is challenging for all businesses with two-thirds citing concerns about future viability.
29.08.2023
One of the biggest questions CEOs are asking this year is how they can use AI in their business. The technology has the potential to transform a company’s operations, from improving the customer experience to automating backend tasks. But it also comes with risks, not least around bias and the responsible use of data. In a panel discussion hosted by Olivier Martret, Partner at Serena explored the role AI is playing in today's world.
25.08.2023
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, a new term has emerged as a harbinger of the future - Quanticore. This fusion of "quantum" and "core" signifies the convergence of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge technologies. As we stand at the threshold of this new age, it's imperative to delve into the intricacies of Quanticore and understand how it is shaping the shifting tech realms.
25.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Anthony Quigley, founder and executive chairman of the Corporate Governance Institute, about the need for better certification of directors, implementing good corporate governance at scale, and the centrality of company culture.
24.08.2023
Manchester and Bristol show highest growth in spinout populations, while Edinburgh continues to attract spinouts from across the UK.
24.08.2023
The circular economy is transforming how companies think about resources, waste and business models. It is based on the principles of eliminating waste, circulating products and materials and regenerating natural systems.
23.08.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ryan Edwards, CEO and founder of Audoo, about the need to ensure recording artists are paid fairly for their work, revolutionising the royalty reporting system, and the power of pink toe-nails!
22.08.2023
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hype of emerging technology. We love the promise and potential of the new and shiny gadgets that give good demo. But for design and business leaders it’s important to be able to see through the hype and analyse the wider implications and opportunities that may not always capture headlines.
21.08.2023
We seamlessly use our left brain and right brain during the day, yet for many entrepreneurs, their way of working today is highly skewed towards using the logical, analytical left side of the brain, which helps you to enhance the strategic, problem-solving and goal achievement abilities required to run your own company.
21.08.2023
Every successful business started with a long-term vision and as entrepreneurs navigate countless obstacles, their determination kept them on track. That’s why for World Entrepreneurs’ Day, we’re celebrating those who made their dream a reality.
21.08.2023