In the fast-paced world of finance, established companies often prioritise large, lucrative markets, driven by the pursuit of scale and profitability (think Revolut and its pursuit of its UK banking licence). However, amidst this focus on the mainstream, there are overlooked opportunities in smaller, niche markets that may seem too small and undeserving to bigger financial players.
In my previous role as Director of EMEA Marketing for a silicon-valley B2B SaaS company, one of my favourite parts of our marketing was involving customers in our thought leadership. The power of having the voice of our customers not only positively impacted our reputation and lead generation, but also the growth of that existing customer base who joined in on our marketing.
Navigating the current fluctuations in the UK energy market poses challenges for small and startup businesses seeking to invest in green projects. As we make strides towards meeting the UK’s 2050 net zero targets, it is now more critical than ever to enable businesses to achieve their net-zero goals.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Shellie’s career spans over 25 years as a marketing expert, having built and scaled lean, effective campaigns with multiple B2B technology organisations. With a passion not just for marketing itself, but how customers and people are treated within a company, we caught up with Shellie to ask about some of her top tips for those looking to kickstart their marketing journey.
As a startup, you might already know the value of knowledge and learning new things. Yet, if I were to ask you what is Web3, only the shrewdest might be able to answer. A study released in early 2023 showed only 18% of male and 7% of female respondents have heard the term. But, if we were to ask the same question about NFTs, that number jumps substantially. Yet things like NFTs, that have already generated millions of dollars, work closely with and promise to be a big part of this ‘next iteration of the Internet’.
The brain is the most complex part of the human body. It has 86 billion neurons that allow people to feel, taste, smell, and see. It controls thoughts and memories, interprets emotions, and makes sense of the world around us. And, in cases of extreme emotions or pain, it can even disassociate from a situation as a protective mechanism.
Every year over 340 million workers suffer a workplace injury: slips and falls, strains and sprains, vehicle collisions and crashes. Voxel, an AI startup using computer vision to transform safety and operations in the workplace, has announced a $12 million strategic funding round to improve workplace safety and save lives.












