OpenAI’s valuation skyrockets to $80 billion

OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, has completed a deal that has valued the AI company at $80 billion or more, reported by the New York Times, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the deal.

Octopus Energy Unveils Free Charging Tariff for EV Drivers

Octopus Energy introduced a mass market vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff, named Octopus Power Pack, which assures complimentary charging for drivers, thereby accelerating the nation’s transition to sustainable transport.

Growth Management in Startups: The Key to Success

Starting a business is a thrilling endeavour filled with ambition, innovation, and potential. However, amidst the excitement, entrepreneurs often overlook a critical aspect of their journey: growth management.

Emerging Markets: A Goldmine of Opportunities for Startups

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, startups are constantly on the lookout for new avenues of growth and expansion. While established markets offer stability and familiarity, emerging markets represent a treasure trove of untapped opportunities.

All Female Team Launches New Women’s Coin

Lynne Franks and Dorset based Lawyer Lucy Lafferty-Brown mark a significant milestone in the journey of women’s empowerment with the launch of Grow Coin –  a new digital currency for women that will lead a new feminine driven economy.

Soul Padel secures seed investment and increases investor appeal

Soul Padel, an ambitious padel operator in the UK, has bolstered its attractiveness to investors by securing seed investment status. Located in North-West England and established by Mark Hewlett, a former executive in retail and healthcare, the company has gained preliminary approval for the HMRC Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS).

Cambridge Tech Week returns for 2024

This September, Cambridge Tech Week (CTW24) will return to Cambridge, Europe’s largest tech cluster. The event is set to attract tech leaders, innovators, and investors from around the world to showcase Cambridge and the UK’s global lead in tech innovations and advancement.

Why Business Leaders Need AI Resolutions

As we traverse the AI landscape in 2024, business leaders find themselves at a pivotal juncture, transitioning from the soaring expectations of artificial intelligence to the pragmatic realities. With breakthroughs in gen AI technology, particularly in the realm of chatbots, the business community is awash with high expectations regarding AI’s potential to revolutionise organisational productivity.

Signal AI Sharpens Reputation and Risk Capabilities with Acquisition of Social 360

Signal AI, a top-tier player in Reputation and Risk Intelligence, has acquired Social 360, a cutting-edge reputation intelligence firm with a global clientele in the USA, EMEA, and APAC.

Big impact with less admin: Branded tracking changes for 2024

The retail sector has experienced a dynamic year, adapting to a challenging economic landscape. This environment has led to innovation and resilience, as retailers were forced to navigate decreased sales and heightened competition. These challenges have acted as catalysts, encouraging retailers to explore new strategies and strengthen their market presence.

Subject Access Request – What every business owner is thinking about but no one is discussing

Since 1998 private and under privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies in the UK have been legally required to respond to Subject Access Requests, giving people the right to request all of the personal data that a business holds about them and to share this within 30 days of submitting the request (with some exceptions).

EV charging startup secures investment on Dragons’ Den

In a recent episode of BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Kerbo Charge, an EV charging startup, has successfully secured investment from sustainability-focused angel investor Deborah Meaden.

CITE Research for Dassault Systèmes: AI and Cybersecurity Skills Boost Smaller Business Opportunities

Dassault Systèmes has unveiled trends that present significant opportunities for startups and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to surpass larger corporations constrained by traditional processes and existing organisational structures.

National Innovation Day: thoughts from Intel Ignite

On National Innovation Day, Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld, VP & GM of Intel Ignite, notes that startup founders are really at the heart of the innovation in the technology industry.

AI Delivers up to 35% Higher Revenue Success

Gong, a company in Revenue Intelligence, has unveiled new findings indicating that revenue teams significantly benefit from incorporating artificial intelligence into their processes.

How can we close the gender health gap and foster health equity?

The gender health gap is hindering women’s access to healthcare and treatment outcomes, resulting in misdiagnoses, lengthy diagnosis times and preventable deaths.

KYND secures new funding to advance cyber risk management

KYND, a company in cyber risk management solutions, has announced a significant investment to fuel its expansion and continued growth.

Breaking barriers: gender lens investing reshaping financial landscapes

A report focused on advancing gender equality through impact investing and sustainable finance was released.

New Robotics Automation Company Launches To Champion UK SMEs

In a significant development poised to transform the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector, Autrix, an innovative company in robotic automation, has been established with the goal of democratising automation for SMEs throughout the UK.

SuperFi chosen for inaugural Communications Accelerator Programme

Cherish PR, a Wilful Group company, announces it has chosen to support social impact app, SuperFi with its inaugural Communications Accelerator Programme, an initiative to help young innovators scale their businesses through powerful communications.