When people talk about startup success, they usually mean billion-dollar valuations, viral growth, or a…
The Hustle Awards are back for 2026, and will be better than ever. The awards…
Determined problem solver Natalie Dowsett is about to supply thousands of off-road vehicles to Africa,…
IVFmicro, the University of Leeds spinout improving the success rate of IVF treatment by enhancing…
Forest has announced Octopus Energy as its official energy partner, helping pedal London towards cleaner,…
NatWest Group has opened applications for the second year of its Fintech Programme, targeting fintechs…
Gracia AI, the London-based company building the first production-ready infrastructure for 4D Gaussian Splatting (4DGS), has announced $1.7 million in funding from a group of top-tier funds and angel investors, including EWOR and one of the original pioneers behind NeRF. With this new round, Gracia positions the company as one of the fastest-growing players in an industry that barely existed two years ago.
European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are rapidly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, driven by economic pressures, competitive demands, and the promise of greater productivity. However, new research from Sharp Europe, a leading provider of business technology products and services, reveals that while 72% of UK SME owners now trust AI more than they did a year ago, concerns remain about the workforce’s ability to keep up.
The UK and Canada have agreed a deal to strengthen technology ties at a G7 Ministerial meeting, accelerating digitalisation for public services through tackling outdated technology, cyber threats, and driving growth with AI adoption among SMEs.
UK entrepreneurs and SME leaders are staying loyal but looking abroad. New data from e-Residency shows 90% would still start their business in Britain, yet 57% say post-Brexit barriers make the EU more attractive for expansion.
Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing financial service providers, has signed an agreement to acquire GoCardless. The strategic combination creates one provider serving over 350,000 businesses that integrates card payments, local methods, and bank payments into a single solution.
Even with the right timing and planning, expansion can fail without disciplined execution. Entering a new market isn’t about opening an office and hoping for the best. It’s about legal preparation, founder-led leadership, carefully chosen hires, smart partner choices, and a tailored GTM war plan.
Let’s be clear: you’re not invisible. You’re showing up on social media, you’re emailing your list, your clients and customers love what you do. You’re being seen.
The org chart as we know it is obsolete. We’ve entered an era where creativity, code, and content are no longer separate skills, they’re part of the same toolkit.
December has a funny way of reminding us that speed doesn’t always equal progress. As founders, we often sprint toward the end of the year, trying to squeeze in every unfinished task, every last-minute goal, every ‘quick’ job that we meant to do months ago. But rather than hurtling toward the end of December at full speed, sometimes the most powerful, productive move you can make is to pause, plan, and realign before stepping into the new year. And for many startups, that moment of realignment starts with one pivotal decision – learning to delegate and onboarding the right support.
With the news that Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, the debate about choosing a successor has sparked a wave of opinions. Whether you are running a Fortune 500 company or leading a team of 50, the core principles of succession planning stay the same. Yet many founders never think about it until they have to, or the idea feels too overwhelming to tackle. I have broken down how to approach this in a practical way, how to ensure a smooth transition, and why putting values at the centre of the decision will always set you up for long term success.
The startup playbook says: hustle harder, stay responsive, show up consistently, outwork everyone. For AuDHD founders, that playbook is a recipe for burnout. I know because I’ve watched it happen. I burnt out spectacularly as a teacher and now I coach women who are discovering their neurodivergence while trying to build businesses. The pattern repeats: brilliant, driven founders forcing themselves into productivity systems designed for brains that work nothing like theirs, then wondering why they’re falling apart.
2026 is almost here. SME owners felt the squeeze during 2025, with increases to the rate of National Insurance Contribution for employers and increases to the minimum wage resulting in higher per-employee costs.
Markets are breaking down, technology is shapeshifting beyond recognition, and ‘business as usual’ is becoming an increasingly unviable path. The fuels that once propelled businesses to success, scale above all else, mechanical efficiency, and unconditional growth, are now liabilities disguised as virtues. The next five years will demonstrate that the biggest threat to a healthy, functioning business isn’t competition, but irrelevance.
2025 is coming to a close, and what a year it has been! The end of year brings with it reflections on the year just passed, and what better way to wrap up the year than with a list of our top podcast episodes this year.
