Qualcomm set to deliver COMPUTEX 2025 keynote

TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) has announced that Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm Incorporated President and CEO, is invited to be the speaker at the COMPUTEX 2025 keynote, sharing his vision of the transformative impact of AI on device experiences and ecosystems.

Baltic Business Angels to invest in Latitude59 Pitch Competition

For the first time, the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian business angel networks – EstBAN, LatBAN, and LitBAN – will join forces to invest up to half a million euros in the winner of the Latitude59 competition.

Scaling with confidence: navigating growth challenges

When it comes to the risks associated with running a business, some may choose to ignore them: those are the people whose companies are most likely to run into trouble down the line.

The challenges traditional  accounting firm structures cause scaleups

The traditional network structure of tax and accounting practices has long been a cornerstone of the sector, enabling smaller local and regional firms to access advice internationally. As the global business landscape evolves into the innovation era, it is becoming increasingly clear that this model may not fully align with the dynamic needs of the international, scaleup economy.

Women in tech face persistent career barriers

Despite high confidence levels and passion for their work, women in the UK tech sector continue to face systemic career barriers that hinder their progression, according to Lorien’s Women in Tech Insights report.   

Nerdio secures $500 million in Series C investment

Nerdio, the automated End-User Computing (EUC) platform transforming how organisations deploy and manage Microsoft Cloud technologies, has signed a definitive agreement for a $500 million minority investment from General Atlantic, a global growth investor, with participation from Lead Edge Capital and StepStone.

How a maker-led tech startup found its market fit

From ‘hacking’ a chat app for personal use to building a B2B SaaS solution; TalkJS founder Joshua Schoenaker reflects on how the company’s maker-led mentality paved the way for success.

The power of personal branding for professional women

Imagine a scene where a working professional spends weeks preparing tasks and projects for a tech leadership community. Hours are focused on designing the valuable information and the result is a wild success.

Debt Awareness Week: 4 ways to support employees

This week is Debt Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is around breaking down the stigma and shame associated with being in debt.

5 ways to attract and retain premium clients

Let’s be honest – most service-based business owners didn’t start their business to spend all day selling. And yet, for many women I work with, sales has become a full-time job on top of the actual work they do.

Medium-sized firms grew jobs at twice the rate of large businesses in last decade

The UK’s medium-sized businesses drove job growth in the last 10 years compared to their small and large counterparts, according to new analysis.

Unlocking growth: measuring and maximising L&D impact

When it comes to a startup, with its pivots and tight budgets, Learning & Development (L&D) must prove its value.

Notion Capital launches “Upstarts”, a new programme to prepare startup leaders for rapid growth

Early-stage B2B SaaS venture capital firm Notion Capital has launched ‘Upstarts’, an intensive 10-week remote programme for the top 1% of up-and-coming operators, led by world class executives, mentorship from seasoned investors, and a global network of industry pioneers.

Top VCs to attend startup pitch session in London

Pre-Seed to Succeed (P2S), an investment programme for early-stage startups, announces an Offline Pitch Session event in London, in partnership with Eurasian Startup Hub.

Why DEI cuts aren’t just bad optics, they’re bad business

President Donald Trump is gutting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes across the US, and he’s not stopping at government initiatives. Major corporations are removing diversity hiring goals, and quietly erasing commitments they once championed. Google. Meta. Disney. Even Pepsi. One by one, they’re following suit.

Increased demand for UK sustainability tech

As Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan race to decarbonise their economies and embed sustainable industrial practices, opportunities are emerging for UK companies with cutting-edge technologies that can help them achieve their ambitious net zero targets.

The talent trends shaping 2025

Despite the race to attract and retain top talent heating up this year, company financials will still be taking centre stage for many businesses.

5 ways your business can create a positive recruitment process

According to a recent survey, more than three-fifths (62%) of Brits describe the overall hiring process as negative, with nearly a quarter (22%) labelling it “stressful and soul-destroying,”. These statistics paint a troubling picture for businesses looking to attract top talent.

Three recurring mistakes I see as a startup mentor

“Startup failures have jumped by 60% over the past year”: statistics like this are familiar headlines, yet we seldom deeply explore why.

Novatron Fusion Group closes funding round

Novatron Fusion Group (NFG) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its Series A1 funding round. This achievement is further enhanced by a new strategic long-term industrial partnership with lead investor and new board member St1, marking a new chapter in the journey toward commercial fusion energy.