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Advancing people and the planet at x+why

x+why understands that not every business wants to be overshadowed by a behemoth co-working brand. For those businesses that are looking for a co-working space beyond the norm, and for somewhere more than just a place to sit, x+why welcomes you to its new co-working space in Whitechapel.

Building innovation ecosystems: Unbound London 2019
This article is part 1 of 5 in the series Modern startup culture

Society is currently being shaped by innovation in the tech industries, and once a year thousands gather to network, share and exchange insight in London to shed light on the future of tech, and our place within it.

Top tips to jump start your business plan

It doesn’t matter whether a business is for enterprise or not for profit – to create a successful business, you need more than just an idea. You need to identify a problem/need to create an attractive market. It’s much easier to start a business if you have a unique product/solution, and a scalable, profitable model.

5 key considerations when designing an app

We’re living in a time of incredibly rapid change, where mobile phones are dominating consumer experiences and new technology is constantly being harnessed, turning traditional startup business models on their heads.

Hangar 51 accelerator to help startups fly

International Airlines Group (IAG) has launched its latest Hangar 51 global innovation programme in collaboration with Iberia, Vueling and IAG Cargo. The initiative will be based in Spain for the second time after the huge success of its previous Spanish programme in 2017.

How do we make cities smarter through transportation?

As more cities become smarter, and technology grows, what do we need to do to keep with the needs of these smart cities, but also make them sustainable?

Positioning with a purpose

Why building meaningful values into your brand leads to the culture you want

Creating and sustaining culture can feel a little bit like a chicken and egg situation in a startup. You need to define your culture early on in order to attract the right employees, but culture itself is largely driven by people, so until you have the people in place, how can your culture be expected to flourish?

Protecting digital assets in a volatile market

If you’re in the startup space, it is very likely you will have heard the term ‘ICO (Initial Coin Offering)’ thrown around a fair few times, and perhaps even heard it described as an attractive alternative to traditional types of fundraising.

Parisian coliving space captures joie de vivre

A new coliving space for Paris’ entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups has recently opened near to the famous STATION F coworking campus in the centre of the city. The Flatmates space will consist of three coliving towers and can house 600 residents.

Grassroots investment crucial for UK to grow tech Unicorns

According to the British Chamber of Commerce, recent figures have shown that the UK economy is predicted to grow at a lot slower rate than expected in 2020 and 2021, and one big reasoning behind this is Brexit and the possibility of a no-deal result.

Showcase your invention at Advanced Engineering 2019

Advanced Engineering is on the lookout for startups to showcase their inventions as part of its Enabling Innovation zone.

A shop window for the sporting talent of tomorrow

It’s not what you know it’s who you know… The right place at the right time… These are both recognisable phrases that both serve to highlight the element of chance that can sometimes be associated with success. And nowhere is this better highlighted than in the world of sport.

Scotland is fast becoming an entrepreneurial melting pot

The Victoria Embankment in central London might not be the obvious place to find out more about Scotland’s vibrant startup scene. However, representatives from the country’s board of trade, business incubators, educators, R&D partnerships and innovation centres headed south for London Tech Week, and Scotland House, where they spent the evening showcasing the business opportunities north of the border, creativity, the potential of data science and the country’s talent.

Feedr: Defining your culture blueprint to hyper-charge growth

For founders looking to start a business it is imperative to get the culture right – as getting it wrong can lead to bad investor, customer and employee experience. At Women of Silicon Roundabout ‘Founder Focus’ workshop track, CEO and co-Founder of London-based foodtech startup Feedr, Riya Grover delivered a thought-provoking workshop titled ‘Defining your culture blueprint to hyper-charge growth’, and explained why it is so important to get it right from the start.

Tailor-made: devising an IP strategy for your business
This article is part 3 of 3 in the series Protect your assets: The IP series

Dr Christopher Hartland, patent attorney at leading European IP firm, Potter Clarkson, gives a step-by-step guide to managing your business’ ideas and innovations.

Entrepreneurs vs. Intrapreneurs: A growth mindset

Startups Magazine attended the Women of Silicon Roundabout 2019 (25-16th June) workshop ‘Getting an innovative mindset: why the world needs more entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs’, and here’s what we thought.

Are startups the game of Millennials?

At the LeadersIn Tech Summit during London Tech Week 2019, a roundtable was held discussing the benefits and drawbacks of partnerships between corporates and startups. At the table, Anna Jones from FieldHouse Associates, Ryan Haynes from Ryan Haynes Marketing, Ben Rudman the CEO of MMT Digital, and Denise Glee from MagnaCarta Communications, lent their personal expertise to the debate.

A little more conversation

Stress is something that can affect everyone and anyone, at any point in your life. Admittedly some things are more likely to bring about stress, for example, creating your own business and trying to get it off the ground.

Will the real entrepreneur please stand up?

Common sense suggests that an entrepreneur is the lynch-pin of a startup. At the recent TLA Investor Showcase 2.0 event, for example, investors repeatedly talked about the entrepreneur as being synonymous with startup and scale-up; the person they look to invest in. But are they right?

Why does my business need intellectual property protection?
This article is part 2 of 3 in the series Protect your assets: The IP series

In this article, Dr Christopher Hartland, patent attorney at leading European IP firm, Potter Clarkson, explains how robust intellectual property protection can be a valuable asset in its own right.