Dr. Krishna Dubba on patents, platforms, and product-led AI

Dr. Krishna Dubba is the Co-Founder and CTO of CoVent, an AI-powered marketplace designed to transform the way sponsorships are discovered and evaluated. He is a serial entrepreneur and deeptech innovator with over a decade of experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and product development.

Entrepreneurs earn nearly 60% more than average UK salary

Startup founders in the UK are earning £21,000 a year more than the average worker, according to new insights from HSBC UK.

Fincantieri expands its Innovation Network

As part of the open innovation strategy launched last year, Fincantieri announces the opening of its Innovation Antenna in South Korea, supported operationally by Mind the Bridge. The initiative marks a key milestone in Fincantieri’s open innovation strategy and reinforces the Group’s commitment to international collaboration on advanced maritime technologies. 

Navigate EU Carbon Border Rules with this new CBAM guide

Companies trading with the European Union can now access Tunley Environmental’s new CBAM Guide, developed to help organisations understand and respond to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation.

What no one tells you about building without a CTO

You know how it goes in the early days: two or three smart people, loads of coffee, big ideas, and no one’s really thinking about titles. Everyone’s just doing what needs to be done. You probably don’t have a full C-suite yet, and chances are, there’s no CTO.

Navigating the risks of becoming a startup General Counsel

The legal and business landscapes are becoming increasingly intricate and dynamic, particularly within the startup sector, where rapid evolution and growth are the norms.

Out of sight, out of promotion: workers worry distance dulls career prospects

New research shows a growing wave of anxiety amongst office workers. As more firms order workers back to the office, more than a third (36%) of European workers worry that being ‘out of sight’ means that they are ‘out of mind’ when it comes to career progression or advancement opportunities, a figure which is even more pronounced in the UK (40%).

Zango AI emerges from stealth, raises $4.8M to transform financial compliance

London-based Zango has raised $4.8 million in a round led by Nexus Venture Partners. Other participants in the round include South Park Commons, Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, Alan Morgan, former head of Financial Services at McKinsey (EMEA), Mark Ransford, Notion Capital, No Label Ventures, and Start Ventures.

How the UK tax regime is driving entrepreneurs to Dubai

Entrepreneurs have more choice than ever before when it comes to where to set up their business. The UK’s business taxation regime means the country is becoming less attractive to startups and entrepreneurs and, as a result, more UK businesses – especially in the highly mobile services sector – are considering their options when it comes to where to locate their business.

Founder anxiety – don’t let it destroy what you worked so hard to build

Founder anxiety isn’t just real – it’s inevitable. When you’re building a business from the ground up, carrying the weight of responsibility for your team’s livelihoods and your company’s future, anxiety comes with the territory. The flexibility, autonomy, and ability to build something aligned with your values are incredible perks of being a founder, but they come at a psychological cost that many underestimate.

UK workers are ‘holiday hoarding and it’s making them sick

New research reveals that millions of UK workers are ‘holiday hoarders’, and it could be making them sick.

Outsider thinking: why rule breakers redefine what’s possible

Robert F. Kennedy captured the essence of breakthrough thinking: “Some men see things as they are and ask, ‘Why?’ I dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?'”

The UK tech ecosystem is failing female founders – here’s how we fix it

There’s no shortage of ambition among the UK’s female tech founders. Every day, I meet women building businesses with drive, resilience, and vision – despite the fact that they’re operating in a system that wasn’t designed for them.

The rise of micro-multinationals: how are they doing it?

It’s easier than ever for businesses to go global, no matter their size. With the rise of employment models such as Employer of Record (EOR), startups and SMEs can set their sights on overseas opportunities from the get-go. This growing number of smaller organisations expanding internationally has been dubbed ‘micro-multinationals.’ 

85% of startup tech roles now require AI fluency

AI fluency is now a standard requirement in technical roles, according to developer hiring platform Yotewo. The company reports that 85% of full stack and backend job briefs submitted to its platform over the past six months included a specific request for AI-related skills, such as prompt engineering, OpenAI API integration, or proficiency with tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude.

Tariff turbulence costs SMEs thousands prompts rethink of trade ties

UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are being significantly impacted by the upending of the global trading environment, propelled by the US administration’s tariff policies, according to new research from independent funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS).

Gen Z is ready for AI in the workplace, but don’t trust the hype

Gen Z workers are eager to bring AI into the workplace, but they’re not blindly buying into the buzz, according to a new survey from UKG which shows younger employees are leading the AI learning curve but are also questioning whether their employers truly understand the technology.

Tech employers prioritise job-ready grads, elite unis lose hiring edge

Tech employers are placing less weight on university prestige and greater emphasis on practical skills and workplace readiness when hiring graduates, according to new research highlighting a major shift in tech hiring priorities across the UK.

Laverock Therapeutics expands seed funding

Laverock Therapeutics, a gene control company powering the development of disease-responsive advanced therapies, announces the expansion of its seed funding round, taking the total raised to more than £20 million.

Why your digital ads are failing, and how to fix them

With live entertainment and theatre marketing budgets squeezed, CEO of performance marketing agency SINE Digital, James Dale, explains how his business has quantified the financial burden of ‘boring’ in live entertainment, and looks at why brands are failing to invest in the quality creative needed to beat the ad algorithms