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Is poor leadership the biggest risk you can take? Former MI5 Director weighs in at DTX Manchester on how to manage uncertainty and lead teams through challenging times

On Wednesday morning at Manchester Central, the former Director General of MI5 delivered a warning to an audience of technologists at DTX + UCX Manchester.

Cloud no longer the new kid on the block

Small businesses need to conquer their fears of cloud technology if they are to thrive in the next decade, experts have warned. Experts from HostingSystems.co.uk claim many small companies still remain wary of using cloud technology and perceive it as something new and untested.

Culture minister pledges 1 million new jobs for UK creative industries

The UK creative industries will get a 1 million job boost adding £50 billion in value to the sector by 2030, according to the culture minister.

EarSwitch wins grant to develop hearing aids for inclusive medical monitoring

EarSwitch has been awarded the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge Grant. The grant will enable EarSwitch to develop its EarMetrics product, initially for the UK’s diverse and ageing population. EarMetrics aims to provide an in-ear sensor for standard hearing aids to measure temperature, heart rate, pulse, and blood oxygen levels and a medical first: continuous blood pressure monitoring.

Businesses overlook €113bn hybrid work boost to economy

European businesses continue to miss out on the full potential of hybrid work, according to new analysis by Ricoh Europe.

How to leverage influencer marketing as a tech startup

DUO: Dates Unlike Others is a mobile application designed to add excitement and adventure to couples’ dating lives. Created by Arie and Lauren Burnham Luyendyk, who found love on season 22 of The Bachelor, DUO offers a range of features, date ideas, and date planning, to help couples break out of their dating rut and improve their relationship.

Signs an employee is struggling with their mental health

We’re currently living through challenging times and, at Ben, we’re seeing more and more of our automotive family turning to us for support.

The Business Book Awards: a night for celebration

On the evening of Tuesday 16th May, the winners of The Business Book Awards 2023 were announced at The Drum, Wembley, London.

Startups Magazine at Dublin Tech Summit 2023

Startups Magazine will be exhibiting at Dublin Tech Summit from 31st May to 1st June in Dublin. You can say hi to the team and grab the latest issue of Startups Magazine at booth E27.

Attracting talent is the biggest challenge

Dufrain, the data consultancy, has released new research from its State of Data report, exposing a significant ‘talent shortage’ in the data and analytics sector that could result in substantial losses for firms worldwide. 60% of data and analytics leaders said the biggest challenge to their business was recruiting individuals with the necessary skills and talents.

AI and the metaverse are transforming creative marketing

With World Telecommunication and Information Day taking place today (17 May), and more and more brands recognising the potential of artificial intelligence, entrepreneur and marketing expert Pete Sayburn says that technological innovations are creating a new wave of creative marketing. With the rise of technological innovations, 2023 will see traditional marketing methods overturned, says marketing expert Pete Sayburn.

Investors, businesses and policymakers unite to democratise sustainability action at ‘Reset Connect London’

On the 27th and 28th of June, businesses including Google, eBay, Nestle, Microsoft, GSK, Phoenix Group, M&G Investments, Starling Bank, and other FTSE100 companies and the investment community will unite at Reset Connect London, the UK’s sustainability and net zero event, the flagship of London Climate Action Week at  ExCeL London.

TidalSense raises £7.5M

Healthtech company TidalSense has closed a £7.5m fundraising round.

Clu targets enterprise growth with new investment round

Clu, a skills based inclusive hiring platform, today announces an investment round of £1.2 million to further progress its goal of becoming a major player within the Talent-Tech market, which is forecast to reach $30 billion by 2033.

UK ranks second in G7 economies for economic impact of entrepreneurship

The UK is fourth in the world and second out of the G7 economies, in a new ranking of the impact of entrepreneurs on their overall economy from Shopify. UK entrepreneurs in Shopify’s ecosystem generated £28.8 billion worth of business activity in 2022 and contributed £14.3 billion in GDP impact.

Expansion to a new Erudites Networking London Group

Following on from six years of success and growth of the Erudites Network in New York and throughout the USA, it has expanded to enable members to further connect to a global network; unlocking access to business experts from diverse backgrounds, industries, and organisations. 

Hardware Pioneers Max 2023: Where Electronics, IoT Connectivity & Embedded Systems Converge

Hardware Pioneers Max returns to London. This annual gathering, held on 13 July 2023, is dedicated to all those involved in developing connected and smart hardware solutions and bringing them to market.

Hadean and Film Soho producing a metaverse-ready Twiggy documentary

Metaverse company, Hadean, is teaming up with film & TV studio, Film Soho, to produce an interactive virtual documentary about the life of iconic British supermodel, Twiggy. Supported by Epic Games, disguise and AWS, the new partnership employs metaverse technology to deliver a photo-realistic interactive experience to a global live audience of fans, while challenging the boundaries of modern filmmaking. 

Ventures subsidiary to support purpose-led founders

Justified Studio, the creative studio for purpose-led tech businesses and startups, has announced the launch of Justified Ventures, an initiative to accelerate the growth of early-stage businesses through strategy, design, technology and access to VC expertise.

Intel Ignite expands to London

Despite a challenging economic climate, the passion for entrepreneurship remains alive and well as more than 800 startups apply for the Intel Ignite accelerator programme.