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In conversation with Jason Carter, Founder and CEO of The Podcast Show

Startups Magazine had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with Jason Carter, Founder and CEO of The Podcast Show, an international festival for the business of podcasting, happening on the 22nd – 23rd May 2024. As well as being the founder of The Podcast Show, Jason Carter is the former BBC Music Head of Live Events, International, Founder of BBC Introducing for 20+ years and now founder of GetOnMusicMedia, a fresh thinking and exciting music, media, and broadcast agency.

ZOA announces new co-CEOs and revamped leadership, unveils strategy to ‘bring electrification home’

Zoa, the AI-powered consumer energy management platform, announced today a leadership change with Sara Brooks and Tom Fraine appointed as co-CEOs. Previously, Sara served as Chief Revenue Officer and Tom as Chief Operating Officer, both contributing significantly to the company’s growth.

3 in 10 small businesses receive financial support from family members

New data reveals that nearly three in ten (29%) small business owners in the UK have received financial backing from a family member, with three-quarters (74%) stating it was essential for setting up their business.

74% of people in the UK feel alienated from entrepreneurship

The majority of people in the UK feel alienated from entrepreneurship, according to new research from inclusive business charity Hatch Enterprise. The data revealed that 74% of people did not believe that an entrepreneur was someone that resembled them.

TRIVER and Experian join forces to boost lending to SMEs

Businesses seeking short-term capital can now access funding rapidly thanks to a new partnership between Experian and alternative lender TRIVER.

Wanda Fish Unveils First Cell-Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Toro Sashimi

Cell-based seafood maker Wanda Fish unveiled its first cultivated bluefin tuna toro sashimi. The creation of this prototype addressed the burgeoning demand for bluefin tuna via a pollution-free, quality-consistent, and sustainable supply of the highly sought fish.

BRAIN.Q’s EMAGINE Study Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery with AI Therapy

BRAIN.Q, an emerging global specialist in AI-driven brain longevity therapeutics, announced promising results from its US multicentre randomised controlled study, EMAGINE.

Tech.eu Summit London 2024 Kicks Off with London Stock Exchange Market Open Ceremony

Tech.eu opened the London Stock Exchange in celebration of its annual Tech.eu Summit, held in London for the first time.

Day one of the Tech.eu Summit wraps after a day of insightful discussions and innovation

Tech.eu, a European technology publication, concluded the first day of its two-day conference today.

Keynote speaker announced for 5th EAI TIE conference 2024

European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), one of the largest open ICT societies, has announced its first keynote speaker for the 5th EAI International Conference on Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Education TIE 2024 is Professor Shafi Ahmed.

Application deadline extended for Kickstart’s innovation programme

Kickstart Innovation has extended the application phase for its ninth programme. Every year, Kickstart has attracted some of the world’s best startups providing solutions to the biggest challenges for society.

Seraphim Space accelerator announces Mission 13 cohort

Seraphim Space, known as Generation Space in the US, which runs a dedicated accelerator for startups in the global SpaceTech industry, announces the companies participating in Mission 13.

European fintechs expect to see business growth in next 12 months

MHP Group has launched new research revealing a returning sense of optimism among Europe’s fintech leaders after a challenging period for the industry.

Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme Invites Applications from Startups in the Early Childhood Development Sector

The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) invited applications for the latest edition of the Anjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst Programme in partnership with Techstars.

Norrsken VC second fund at €320M to support the impact entrepreneurs

Norrsken VC, a pioneer in impact investing in Europe, announces the final close of its second fund, supporting entrepreneurs who are tackling the world’s greatest problems.

Pitchdrive raises €40M to fuel entrepreneur-driven early-stage investing

Belgian investor Pitchdrive professionalises early-stage startup investing with entrepreneur-driven expertise and startup support.

x+why celebrates 5 years providing services with sustainable business model

Leading flexible workspace and hospitality specialist x+why is marking its five year anniversary this month, celebrating a remarkable record of sustainable growth.

Zoom’s Workvivo named preferred migration partner after Meta closes Workplace

Workvivo by Zoom has been named Meta’s exclusive preferred migration partner for customers as it phases out Workplace from Meta. Meta is phasing out Workplace, its business version of Facebook, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline product offerings and concentrate on artificial intelligence and Metaverse technologies.

ABB Robotics launches global startup challenge to accelerate innovation in robotics and AI

ABB announced the launch of its 2024 Robotics AI Startup Challenge, a global competition aimed at accelerating the development of AI solutions in robotics.

Eight startups selected for Mega Green Accelerator to advance innovative climate solutions

Today (15th May 2024), PepsiCo, SABIC, AstroLabs and partners announced details of the eight startup companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region that have been selected to participate in the Mega Green Accelerator. The selected participants have all submitted an innovative solution focused on either advancing the circular economy, transitioning to clean energy, or mitigating climate change through technologies to improve water use and agricultural processes. Timed to coincide with this year’s GPCA Plastics Conference, themed “Innovating for Sustainable Growth”, the selected startups also presented to industry leaders who are accelerating the development of a circular economy in the region.