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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Machine learning to educate and empower manufacturers

The Data Analysis Bureau also known as T-DAB is a data science and engineering agency specialising in machine learning, hoping to empower whilst educating manufacturers to better the industry.

Finally, a plug-and-play platform for SME manufacturers

In a demanding industry like manufacturing and engineering, admin holding you back is the last thing you need. Elements Technology, a multi-award winning developer of simple digital solutions for manufacturers has come up with a solution for this, and have also been listed as one of the finalists for the Launchpad awards at the upcoming Subcon show.

Simplifying the design process of custom electronic circuits

After being incorporated only two months ago, new kid on the block Circuitbuilder is a new web-based platform which aims to simplify the process of purchasing custom electronic circuits.

Smart packaging to reduce plastic waste

Member of the last Startupbootcamp IoT cohort in London, and featured in our upcoming July/August issue focussing on sustainability, Vesta Smart Packaging have a simple goal – to provide a really good reason for us all to use less plastic. 

The ninja approach to startup succeess

“At the heart of what people, companies and everyone does is innovation. Innovation is our focus.” This was the opening line from Gary Shapiro, CEO of CES at last year’s unbound innovation festival in London.

Hello, is anybody home?

It all started when husband and wife John and Avril wanted a new doorbell, and there was nothing that suited their home.

Engineering vs. Technology

If you are an engineering startup and proud raise your hand! It is nearly a year since the first issue of Startups Magazine, and if it has opened my eyes up to one thing, it is that there are a lot of you startups out there – which is a great thing!

Who runs the industry?

There is not enough diversity in the technology sector as a whole. At London Tech Week, Mike Butcher editor at Tech Crunch, said this year’s figures show that in the tech industry 20% is made up by females, and that has dropped from 33% in 2002.

Is engineering masculine?

There is a massive stigma out there that certain careers are for boys and others are for girls. But why?

The Year of the Engineer

2018 was ‘the year of engineering’, and arguably a year that allowed more women to make even more of a breakthrough in the industry.

The world’s first autonomous underwater drone

In 2015, Nicolas Gambini decided to create the world’s first autonomous underwater drone. Four years later, meet iBubble.

On your bike

Startups Magazine speaks to two cycle-tech startups, Beryl and JIVR, working on solutions to tackle urban congestion and pollution.

#MeeTwo

MeeTwo is an app designed as a platform for anxious teenagers who want to chat, discuss and open up about any problems they might be going through.

It starts with STEM

With the recent A-Level and GCSE results being released in the UK, let’s look at the statistics  of young women studying STEM subjects. 

Brightsign

Simply put: the glove that will help non-verbal people communicate.

Safe and the City

Yes, if you hadn’t guessed, the app ‘Safe and the City’ was inspired by the ever-popular HBO American TV show Sex and the City.

A smarter way to manage food

It started with a simple lightbulb moment back in 2013, when Christian Lane, CEO of Smarter, decided to create the first ever WiFi-enabled iKettle

BleepBleeps

Tom Evans, CEO and Creative Director of the BleepBleeps, has always worked within branding and design technology. Then once he had children, he decided to combine the two to benefit himself as a parent and to create a hardware brand for families.