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Los Angeles: making a name for yourself in this sun-soaked city

Since the days of silent movies, Los Angeles has been synonymous with Hollywood and creating great cinema. But red carpets and dazzling spotlights are no longer the only art form claiming authority over Tinseltown. Since the name Silicon Valley was penned in the 1970s, the tech world has also been making a name for itself in this sun-soaked city.

The world’s first conversational AI insurance assistant

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.

A room with a HomeView

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.

Funding female founders is so much more than ticking a checkbox

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.

A cashflow focus: a brave new approach for building a  sustainable business

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 …

Why is Europe struggling to support its entrepreneurs?

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.

Microsoft is helping startups to build, grow, and scale

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.

What lessons Climate Tech can learn from the creation of Silicon Roundabout

Within four hours of travel from London lies a burgeoning ecosystem of climate talent, technology and investment that spans the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Rethinking School Technology Bans: Embracing High-Quality Tech Through Collaborations

When the UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said that teachers are more important than screens, she brought up an old debate about digital versus human educators. Good education isn’t about choosing between technology and teachers – teachers all over the world use technology to enhance their teaching.

Your one-way ticket to growth

A culture that scales is driven by a great vision, inclusivity and finding and retaining great people, but, most importantly (and first), it is about a growth mindset. That is where a culture that scales begins.

Bringing the Silicon Valley mindset to London’s biggest stage

As the University of Southampton’s on-campus start-up accelerator, our goal at Future Worlds is to help researchers and students transform their ideas into globally scalable and impactful tech startups providing them with the tools, skills, and enabling environment they need to become successful founders.

5 tips for effective networking

Networking: a dreaded activity for some, an enjoyable afterwork outing for others. But networking, when used effectively, can be the secret ingredient to helping you and your startup. We have complied five tips to help you succeed at networking.

How strategic creativity accelerates business growth

At first, they might seem like uncomfortable bedfellows, but strategy and creativity combined are a potent force for business growth. In fact, innovative strategies are usually born of creative thinking, says Stephen Izatt, MD of brand consultancy Thinkfarm.

How can businesses utilise cryptocurrency?

It’s no secret that cryptocurrency and other digital assets are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for organisations worldwide to use this innovative technology to their advantage.

How has tax digitisation helped UK businesses?

Businesses across various industries are benefitting from digitisation in multiple forms and are taking advantage of ever-developing technologies. And with the Government’s digital strategy paving the way for more businesses to transform and become resilient in competitive markets, an increasing number of companies are getting involved.

What Climbing Kilimanjaro Taught Me About Running a Business

One of my biggest achievements in life has been climbing to the top of Kilimanjaro. On reflecting on this experience recently when chatting to a client about overcoming challenges, I realised there were many lessons I’d learnt on this experience that I can relate to business.

Sprive: The AI mortgage assistant

Sprive is an app that can save you £000s by helping you pay off your mortgage faster and making sure you’re always on the best deal. And it’s completely free!

WORKSPACE OF THE ISSUE: Colony Cowork

Calling all Mancunians! If you’re looking for a co-working space “up North”, then look no further than Colony. With five locations situated around the city and a sixth opening in May 2023, Colony was founded in August 2017 to provide an optimal work environment for self-employed individuals, startups and small businesses.

Maximising summer opportunities for ed-tech businesses

Summertime can be a challenging time for small businesses in the children’s ed-tech trade. As fewer people are out and about and families go on holiday, footfall tends to decrease, website visits are less frequent and acquiring new leads becomes more difficult.

Why time-strapped businesses need time-savvy tech

“How is it lunchtime already?” A familiar phrase echoing around the office around the midday hours. It often feels like by the time you can finally get through all the admin, emails and calls to make time for value-adding activities, the end of day is nearing. And for SMBs, time can feel even more precious, with thinking time crucial for planning, strategising and innovating in a hotly competitive market.