Anna Wood

Anna Wood is the Editor of Startups Magazine. She joined the team in June 2023 as Deputy Editor, and has since been promoted to Editor of the publication. When it comes to the startup sector, Anna has a keen interest in spacetech, biotech, medtech, anything that flies, and shining a light on the gender and diversity funding gap. Outside of work hours, you can find Anna tucking into a book, a nice meal, and playing her Switch!

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Building A Startup Together: How Does It Affect Your Marriage?

Working in a startup is an exhilarating and challenging experience, filled with opportunities for growth and innovation. However, the dynamic and fast-paced nature of startup life can also have significant implications for one’s personal life, including their marriage. 

Cherish PR Launch Communications Accelerator Programme

Cherish PR, a Wilful Group company and one of the UK’s agencies for tech and innovation has announced the launch of its Communications Accelerator Programme to celebrate its 20th anniversary, which is now open for applications from scaleups from all over the globe until 31st October 2023.

Work impacted for overseas employees with wellbeing issues

Wellbeing issues severely or significantly compromise the ability to function at work for over a quarter (26.4%) of overseas employees with wellbeing concerns, according to data released today by Towergate Health & Protection.

AI ‘Brain’ Technology by Rezolve Joins Forces with NAGA

Frankfurt listed, German Fintech player, The NAGA Group A.G., operator of the All-in-One Financial Super App, has announced a partnership with Rezolve AI Limited.

NIESR Warns 60% Chance of Recession

Economic experts have warned of 5 years of lose economic growth and a 60% change of a recession due to being unprepared for geo-political tensions and socio-economic circumstances, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

BlackDice – the startup pioneering AI-powered cybersecurity

BlackDice, an emerging player in cybersecurity, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to combat evolving cyber threats. The firm, headquartered in Leeds (UK), has recently expanded to Malaga (Spain), and is poised to reshape the cybersecurity scene with its innovative solutions.

HiBob named to the 2023 Cloud 100

HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organisations operate in the modern world of work, today announces it has been named to the Forbes 2023 Cloud 100. The list is the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world, published by Forbes in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures.

Blueshift Memory computer vision AI accelerator chip

Blueshift Memory, designer of a novel proprietary high-speed memory architecture, has announced the successful completion of a 13-month R&D project to demonstrate the performance of its Cambridge Architecture, which was funded by an Innovate UK Smart grant.

China deflation risks could hit investors worldwide

As China grapples with a serious deflation threat, investors worldwide must prepare for the fallout and adjust their strategies accordingly, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Top 5 tips on how to embrace sustainability as a startup

Embracing sustainability as a startup is not only a responsible decision for the environment but can also contribute to your business’s long-term success and reputation. The concept of sustainability has transcended its status as a buzzword, and has transformed into a fundamental ethos that drives businesses towards responsible practices, long-term viability, and positive societal influence.

Humans to provide energy source for smart devices of the future

Scientists may have finally found a solution to effectively harvesting energy from humans into electrical energy.

Cytomos secures £4M to advance new approach to cell analysis

Cytomos, an Edinburgh-based life science company that has developed a proprietary new approach to analysing cells, has secured £4 million to scale up market-testing of its technology platform Cytomos Dielectric Spectroscopy (CDS).

Kavida.ai raises seed capital to build supply chain GPT

London-based supply chain startup, Kavida.ai, has secured a further £900,000 investment to enhance its platform with artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT.

Sizekick launches AI for size recommendations

Munich-based startup Sizekick has launched a new AI technology to reduce size-related returns in e-commerce. The artificial intelligence tool, backed by strategic partner and investor Hohenstein, has attracted well-known brands and retailers.

0xKYC partners with Onfido to provide fraud protection protocols on blockchain

Onfido, a global player in automated digital identity verification, has announced that they have partnered with 0xKYC, an innovative startup bringing zero-knowledge proof identity solutions to Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs).

UK Business Confidence slides and hiring falls

Hiring intentions and business confidence saw declines across both the services and manufacturing sectors in July with economic growth set to slow, according to the latest Business Trends report from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO.

Looking to the Future: The Leadership Styles Gen Z Brings to the Workplace

As Gen Z continues to enter the workforce and assume positions of influence, organisations worldwide are experiencing a shift in common working styles. By 2025, Gen Z is projected to make up 27% of the workforce. The generation born between the late 1990s and early 2010s is bringing fresh perspectives to the workplace. Is this reshaping the future of work? RADA Business shares insights into Gen Z leadership styles.

Twilio Deliver Customer-Aware Generative AI Through OpenAI Integration

Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands, has announced it will enable companies to create personalised, customer-aware experiences powered by OpenAI.

GoStudent raises $95M as investors back the future of education

GoStudent, one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms, has announced a strategic $95 million raise, with funds being used to realise the company’s hybrid vision and double-down on AI integration.

Almost half a million UK startups launched in first six months of 2023

Almost half a million new startups have already been launched and registered with Companies House, new figures show.