Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Why Universities Must Pave the Way

It’s not news that today’s world of work is evolving rapidly, being shaped by disruptive forces like artificial intelligence. The ability to think like an entrepreneur is critical to success in such an environment – and it can’t be altered or diminished by AI, which will replace 85 million jobs by next year.

Burnout Britain: 77% of UK Workers Experienced Burnout; 25% of Sick Leave Attributed to It

YuLife, the tech-driven insurance firm committed to inspiring life, has unveiled the findings of a YouGov survey highlighting the prevalence of burnout in the workplace.

Erin Platts appointed as Octopus Ventures CEO

Octopus Ventures has announced the appointment of Erin Platts as its new CEO. Erin will take on her new role in January 2025, following a distinguished 20-year career at the intersection of finance and the technology startup ecosystem.

London fintech: Confidence returns to Silicon Roundabout as fintech opportunities boom

After a lacklustre 2023 for UK fintech investment, 2024 has shown promising growth for London’s fintech sector. Current sentiment from the city indicates a significant rise in job opportunities as investors return.

Nyobolt EV Prototype Sets Benchmark for Ultra-Fast Charging and Efficiency

Nyobolt has advanced its high-power density, fast-charging battery technology from the lab to practical application with the debut of its first operational EV prototype.

90% of Corporate Venture Capital invests at Series A

Mountside Ventures, an accelerator and early-stage advisory firm in Europe, has unveiled its 2024 ‘Navigating Corporate Venture Capital’ report, produced in collaboration with Love Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm specialising in FinTech, Future of Work, and ConsumerTech.

A look at The Hustle Awards judging day 2024

The 16th May saw our prestigious group of judges come together for The Hustle Awards judging day 2024, sponsored by Anglia Unicorn. Taking place at MYO in London Victoria, the judges vast and diverse array of knowledge and expertise equated in a fantastic day.

How will the Mansion House reforms turbocharge investment in technology and life sciences startups?

In spite of the UK economy averaging a miserly 0.6% economic growth from 2009-19, a number of individual sectors are booming.

STARTUP OLÉ TRIUMPHS IN ITS MOST SUMMERY EDITION, HELD IN MARBELLA

This edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of the Costa del Sol brought together nearly 1,000 attendees, some 250 speakers, more than 100 startups and more than 50 investors/corporates. It was supported by Ayuntamiento de Marbella and Junta de Andalucía.

Starling vs Monzo: An In-Depth Look at Fintech Leaders

The landscape of digital banking has seen a significant transformation, with innovative players like Starling and Monzo at the forefront. This article provides a detailed comparison of these two financial powerhouses, examining their services, fees, user experience, and security measures.

What tech startups should look for in a payments partner

There are a variety of important decisions to be made for emerging tech companies as they look to grow their business and increase their reach.

Wayve Launches PRISM-1 for Enhanced Autonomous Driving Simulation

Wayve, a startup pioneering Embodied AI for self-driving technologies, has introduced PRISM-1, an innovative 4D reconstruction model that enhances the testing and training of its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technology.

Hybrid working: balancing productivity, efficiency, and security

In today’s digital workplace, we rely heavily on a wealth of collaboration solutions; in fact, these tools have become ingrained and part of our daily workflows. Despite hybrid working patterns and the return, for some, to a more traditional work environment, the continued reliance on collaboration apps remains strong.

Feeling stuck? 8 networking tips to help boost your career

One in four professionals don’t bother to network at all, despite nearly 80% deeming it crucial for career success. The idea of initiating conversations with strangers and navigating small talk can feel daunting and exhausting.

Weaving Change wins £30,000 for sustainable fashion

Weaving Change, a pioneering startup aiming to combat fast fashion through digital innovation, has secured £30,000 in funding by winning a share of the University of Bristol’s New Enterprise Competition.

How to develop a marketing strategy for a startup

Developing a marketing strategy for a brand-new business takes time and careful planning but the investment you make now in terms of time out of your day can lead to a strong foundation from which to grow.

Encouraging startups to not shy away from the silver market

Through my modelling and influencing, I am passionate about providing representation for mature women by celebrating my silver hair and my age, something I feel is often shied away from by startups, brands, advertisers and consumers.

The scale-up! World Summit 2024 unveils the most innovative startups applying exponential technologies

Startups are positioned as key players to accelerate the digital transformation of any industry due to their role in the development of solutions that boost business competitiveness.

Digital health technology: faster access to better services, by design

The final article in this series showing how technology startups can shape the future discusses the prospects for digital health technology, including sensors, apps, and AI, to improve access to services, care standards, and patient outcomes for all.

Peterborough named best British city for SME jobs

Peterborough is ranked the best city to work for a small business in Britain, according to new research compiled by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest small business lenders.