85% of global innovators using GenAI for research and learning

A recent study by innovation scaleup Wazoku, in collaboration with researchers from King’s Business School, has highlighted the growing role of Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in global innovation efforts. The report, titled “Usage of AI Tools in Crowdsourcing Challenges”, sheds light on how these tools are transforming the way people approach problem-solving.

Why marketing needs a seat at the top table

A few years ago, a client asked me to create a marketing strategy. When I asked about the overall business strategy, I was told it was still being finalised. So how could I create a marketing strategy that truly met the business’ aims?

How to scale your startup team with top talent

In the competitive landscape of startups, the ability to build and manage a strong team is crucial for success. 23% of startups fail due to issues related to team dynamics, making it one of the top three reasons for startup failure.

Technology as the Driver of Innovative Tourism Management and Accessible Destinations

Tourism management is undergoing a radical transformation, with technology playing a crucial role in this shift. From visitor experiences to smart destination planning, innovation is revolutionising the sector, paving the way for more sustainable, inclusive, and efficient tourism.

ER Productions to accelerate growth with BGF funding

BGF has taken a minority stake in ER Productions, a leading company in laser production, pyrotechnics, and special effects (SFX).

What the Autumn Budget Tax Changes Could Mean for Entrepreneurs

As the clock ticks down to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget announcement on 30th October, the entrepreneurial community across the UK is holding its breath. The tax changes unveiled on that day have the power to either ignite a new wave of innovation and growth or extinguish the entrepreneurial spirit that has long been a hallmark of the British economy.

British businesses to boost AI spending, but lack of AI skills remains a challenge

New research from ServiceNow, the AI-driven business transformation platform, reveals that British companies rank among the most AI-optimistic and mature in Europe. However, challenges remain, particularly around skills gaps and concerns over AI-generated inaccuracies.

STARTUP OLÉ WILL ONCE AGAIN MAKE SALAMANCA AN INTERNATIONAL BENCHMARK FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, WITH THE COLLABORATION OF INCIBE

The Startup OLÉ fair’s eleventh edition in Salamanca’s capital will take place from 8th to 10th October 2024 at the Palacio de Congresos de Salamanca and the Colegio Arzobispo Fonseca. It is supported at the national level by CDTI, ICO AXIS and Enisa, and at the regional level by Ayuntamiento, Diputación, Universidad de Salamanca and Junta de Castilla y León.

Ameba raises $7.1M to transform global supply chains with AI-driven platform

Ameba, an AI-powered platform revolutionising supply chain management, has secured $7.1 million in Seed funding, led by Hedosophia. Visionaries Club, a prominent early-stage investor in Europe, reinvested after leading Ameba’s pre-Seed round, alongside participation from Anamcara.

How to tune up PR and Mariekting to drive Sales? Gain insights at Communicate Fintech Event

Drofa Comms, a global finance PR consulting agency, is excited to announce its next Communicate Fintech event in London on October 8, 2024.

ALL.SPACE announces $44M raise boosting defence and space capabilities

ALL.SPACE creates cutting-edge multi-orbit, multi-network connectivity solutions, enabling high-speed, uninterrupted communications across air, land, sea, and space.

Is the speed of AI development leaving UK SMEs struggling to plug security gaps?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps one of the fastest evolving technologies in business today. For SMEs, it can be hard to keep up with these developments and sift through what’s simply noise, and what will deliver tangible business benefits. 

Innovate UK’s £1.5M MARCONI Project to revolutionise Quantum Key Distribution

Innovate UK’s £1.5 million MARCONI project is set to transform the landscape of quantum key distribution (QKD) by developing and demonstrating high-fidelity, modular, and scalable receiver modules.

OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in latest funding round

OpenAI has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $6.6 billion at a post-money valuation of $157 billion.

Zoom Media gives UK SMEs kickstart to begin digital OOH advertising

Zoom Media UK, the global media company that specialises in reaching “generation active”, is stepping up to support SMEs by offering up to £250,000 worth of free digital media placements.

How to be an emotionally intelligent leader

Emotional health coach and speaker Vanessa Louise Moore uses her own life experiences to shape her approach and helps people from all backgrounds to love themselves.

Voliro secures $12M to transform industrial inspections with aerial robotics

Zurich-based Voliro, an innovator in aerial mobile robotics, has successfully raised $12 million in a Series A funding round. This round was led by Cherry Ventures, with additional backing from established business angels, family offices, and a traditional debt facility.

Female Investors: The Billion-Dollar Blind Spot in Tech

When I founded Game Insight in 2009, I often felt like a newcomer in a room full of seasoned professionals. Despite growing up in a post-Soviet environment where women worked alongside men and gender inequality wasn’t as pronounced, I still felt I had to work twice as hard as my male counterparts to achieve the same level of success.

Crypto Quantique and ADLINK partner to boost industrial PC security

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced a collaboration with ADLINK Technology, a global pioneer in Edge computing, to simplify the secure boot process for industrial PCs (IPCs) using its QuarkLink security platform.

Your business’ future: What if your nominated successor isn’t ready to take control?

Thinking about who will inherit your personal wealth and assets is one thing. Thinking about who will inherit your business interests is another. But both are of equal importance.