Anna Flockett

Former Editor of Startups Magazine (2019-2022) Anna Flockett, is a Journalism graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, who not only has a passion to champion and celebrate all the technology focused startups out there, she is really keen to encourage more women into technology and to raise awareness of the importance of introducing more girls into STEM subjects in schools. 

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Plug and Play UK adds partners for mobility innovation programme

The University of Warwick, Advanced Propulsion Centre, and Zenzic have joined the Plug and Play UK’s Mobility programme, which launches with a kick-off event at Jaguar Land Rover’s research collaboration hub at the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC). The University of Warwick becomes the programme’s founding academic partner.

Dublin Tech Summit: The big trends and takeaways

If you have not been over to Dublin before, you may not be aware what a hub it is, not just for technology, but also for budding entrepreneurs and the startups community. That is why the Dublin Tech Summit is Europe’s Fastest Growing Tech Conference and full of insight and talent.

trumpet makes some noise with pre-seed funding

London-based B2B sales startup trumpet has secured £1.6m in a pre-seed funding round led by Lightbird Ventures, alongside Triple Point Ventures, Haatch and female-led Anamcara Capital, and a number of high-profile operators from Loom, Cognism and Reachdesk.

Journee secures £1.75m for its traveltech to mystery destinations

Journee, the online tour operator that matches people with experiential trips to mystery destinations, has secured £1.75m investment.

Celebrating 20 years of Female Entrepreneurial Success

The 2022 everywoman Awards are now open for nominations until 11th July 2022.  Celebrating their 20th year, the awards identify and celebrate inspirational female founders whose innovation, passion and purpose will inspire future generations of entrepreneurial women. Lauded by government with a reception at 11 Downing Street when this ground-breaking programme launched in 2003, business owners recognised by the everywoman Awards have been invited to front UK trade and industry campaigns, to participate in international trade missions as well as to meet The Queen.

3D Printing Is On The Rise And It’s Not Hard To See Why

Just a few years ago, 3D printing was like what the blockchain was a decade ago. Not many knew about it, even fewer understood it, and its application to real-world problems wasn’t very apparent. However, in the past decade, 3D printing has come a long way and 3D printers are becoming common bits of machinery employed by businesses and individuals.

What we learnt from London Tech Week 2022

After making a small return last year, 2022 London Tech Week returned with a bang this year, with a new venue, an incredible line-up of speakers and thousands of people and companies there to connect and learn about how technology can make a positive change and impact.

Final call to find UK’s 100 most inspiring entrepreneurs

A nationwide search for the UK’s 100 most inspiring small businesses is entering its final week, as part of major plans to mark the tenth-year anniversary of Small Business Saturday UK.

Footballer Chris Smalling launches VC consultancy to invest in planet-friendly startups

Athlete and investor Chris Smalling has announced the launch of ForGood, a venture capital consultancy investing in companies that are addressing the world’s largest environmental challenges such as climate change.

Google for Startups announces new cohort of 40 Black-led tech startups

Google for Startups has announced the 40 Black-led tech startups receiving grants from its $4m (approx £3mn) Black Founders Fund across Europe, created to tackle racial inequality in venture capital funding for startups. The announcement follows a series of launch events across Europe, in London, Paris and Berlin, including a gathering hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, at City Hall for a group of London-based founders as part of the capital’s London Tech Week celebrations.

The US has the highest number of Fintech Unicorns

A TradingPlatforms.com analysis of global unicorn trends show that the US leads the number of Fintech Unicorns globally.

FoodLama chosen by Google for 2022 Startups Black Founders Fund

FoodLama is proud to announce it has been chosen by Google to be part of its Black Founders Fund cohort for 2022.

HR agency owner tackles team recruitment… With TikTok

This week an HR Agency owner from Harrogate, Yorkshire is celebrating having found her perfect new team member, after having used TikTok to ensure they would be a good fit for the fun loving team.

SME employees want more freedom

Research from Sodexo Engage reveals just under half (48%) of SME employees admitted to feeling disengaged.

Oslo Innovation Week 100 Pitches 2022

Oslo Innovation Week 100 Pitches powered by DNB is a platform connecting entrepreneurs and investors. If you have an investor-ready business solution to the UN sustainable development goals, you should join.

Small businesses frustrated as suppliers blame poor customer service on pandemic

A study of small business owners has revealed that poor customer service from suppliers is hampering their ability to focus on rising costs and inflation.

Technology That Can Give Your Startup A Leg Up

Building anything from the ground up comes with its fair share of challenges, and the existence of this site is a testament to that. But if there’s anything we pride ourselves on, it’s being able to give little tips on how your business can speed up its growth from day one. Today, we’ll be talking about a few technologies that can help make the life of you and your customers that much easier. 

Meeting this year’s Innovation Faceoff’s finalists

Returning to the Business Travel Show Europe this month, on the 29th and 30th June, at the ExCeL London is the Innovation Faceoff, a competition set out to find the most disruptive tech set to revolutionise business travel and six of this year’s nine finalists are startups.

Meeting this year’s Innovation Faceoff’s finalists

Just around the corner now, The Innovation Faceoff to find the most disruptive tech set to revolutionise business travel is returning to Business Travel Show Europe on the 29th and 30th June at the ExCeL London and six of this year’s nine finalists are startups.

President Zelensky beams to Dublin Tech Summit for the close of conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed delegates at Dublin Tech Summit this afternoon, ahead of the close of the two-day event. Appearing via 3D hologram, the President spoke directly to Europe’s top tech entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders, across six of Europe’s top tech conferences. He compelled the region’s most influential innovators to donate financial and technological resources to begin rebuilding Ukraine. Zelensky’s presence, albeit virtually, captured the attention of attendees and speakers alike, with many audience members visibly moved by his emotive words.