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There’s a lot of advice out there on how to be a great public speaker, from articles, to podcasts, to conference talks about how to deliver a conference talk, but there are many challenges to navigate before you even get on stage.

It was 1961 when computer scientist John McCarthy stood in front of MIT’s audience and famously foretold the future of computing — one where it would be sold like a utility, similar to electricity or water.

Once upon a time a cricketing legend called Kumar Sangakkara co-founded a tech company and creative entertainment studio, called Behaviol. Along the way he met a visionary called Chris Ebeling, and together, they are recreating the genre of sports entertainment.

Studies have shown that micromanagement has a detrimental effect on employees – the Journal of Experimental Psychology reported that employees who feel they are being micromanaged perform at a much lower level.

In the dynamic world of startups, many embark on their entrepreneurial journey driven by a compelling idea and unwavering passion. Teams invest their valuable resources—time, money, and talented individuals—wholeheartedly into bringing that idea to life. However, the unproven road they tread carries inherent risks and uncertainties. Is it truly worth sacrificing one’s life savings and devoting endless hours to an idea that may not yield the desired outcomes?

One of the things you need to set in motion as an early part of your journey is set up the indicators you will use to measure progress and ensure that lessons are continuously captured as new iterations of your product or service emerge.

It seems strange to me that a parent, teacher or family friend will ask a young child, often just four or five, a grown-up question: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Perhaps one in 100 kids will go on to become a firefighter, a doctor or an astronaut, but do we really expect someone so young to have the clarity required to answer that question?

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Mark Zuckerberg. Bill Gates. Jeff Bezos. What do they all have in common? Aside from being billionaires, they all had a background in tech before launching their startups. In fact, their technical expertise formed the bedrock of their future companies.

There are many things to consider when setting up a tech startup. From software to office use and design, plus having a sound business plan in place, the to-do list is likely to be long in the early stages.

In today’s fast-paced and data-driven workplaces, striking the right balance between being fair and understanding towards employees is crucial for a thriving work environment. With the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of business, employee performance assessment and wellbeing initiatives are undergoing significant changes. In this article, we will explore how AI can enhance fair assessments while highlighting the importance of empathy in creating a supportive and happy workplace for employees.

There is little sign of relief on the horizon for the hard-hit UK consumer, with UK inflation coming in hotter than expected at 8.7% in May.

Startups and small businesses usually thrive on innovation. But what if they could apply novelty to their marketing efforts? The Metaverse is a growing marketing tool for companies worldwide. While it may seem like a domain reserved for large corporations, startups can also capitalise on it to enhance their marketing strategies, offer immersive audience engagement, and extend their brand in virtual reality (VR).

Infused with the power of Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigel Lombard, CEO and Founder of Peppercorn – the world’s first conversational AI insurance assistant – is shaking up the future of motor insurance in a way that is benefitting everyone.

Olly McGinn, Co-founder of HomeViews, an independent platform showcasing London’s best residential developments, allowing prospective buyers and tenants to read, and users to post, verified reviews, to ensure trust and transparency.

Regina Lau, Chief Financial Officer at Weavr.io, a plug-and-play finance solutions enabling businesses to integrate any financial service anywhere their customers need it.

Isn’t it funny how two opposing things can be true at the same time … ?

So, when it’s said ‘there’s never been a better time’ to start a business as a woman, that’s absolutely true, and the stats show us that more women than ever are taking that bold leap into entrepreneurship to start something of their very own …

Europe needs to lead not just on purpose but both in tech and capital if we want to seize the opportunity of the next decade to bring a huge positive social and economic impact to the continent.

A Gov UK survey, published in April 2023, revealed that 32% of businesses have suffered a security breach or cyber attack in the last twelve months.

Microsoft UK supports startup scaleups, software companies, digital native businesses – you name it! – across each stage of their life cycle and makes sure that startups, in particular, have the right pathways to learn and leverage the best that the company has to offer.