Kiera Sowery

Kiera graduated from Brunel University with a First Class Degree in Communications and Media in 2021. She joined Startups Magazine in August as an Editorial Assistant and is keen to develop her career in journalism and public relations, specifically within EdTech, MedTech and SpaceTech industries. In her spare time she runs a community on Instagram for fellow graduates and students, aiming to inspire them with positive, uplifting content and to share her post-graduation journey (@guidedbyagraduate).

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iDenfy branches out the NFT world by announcing a partnership with NeftyBlocks

iDenfy joined forces with the leading NFT platform for creators and collectors, NeftyBlocks. iDenfy’s four-step AI-powered ID verification will secure NeftyBlocks and guarantee a swift customer onboarding experience.

Globalstar signs commericial agreement with Wiagro to supply IoT transmitters for agtech applications

Globalstar has announced a commercial agreement with Wiagro, an Agtech startup from Argentina. Globalstar is supplying Wiagro with 2,500 ST100 satellite modem transmitters for their Smart Silobag, which allows for the remote monitoring of grain conditions stored in silo bags. The partnership is effective immediately with completion of deployment anticipated through the end of 2024.

The SMART EV chargers set to tackle the energy cost crisis

Partnering with Hubs for custom part production, EV charging company LEKTRI.CO developed a range of revolutionary EV chargers to cut energy costs and make EV charging more accessible.

Steven Bartlett’s thirdweb launches GamingKit in collaboration with Coinbase

thirdweb, the technology platform for building NFT and Web3 apps, is launching GamingKit, a kit specifically for Web3 gaming developers, in partnership with Coinbase.

3 ways to maximise your entrepreneurial mindset

Compassion, resilience, self-awareness, and belief are all characteristics of a successful entrepreneur. Jaz Broughton is on a mission to empower 10,000 to follow their goals, and realise that ambition is not a dirty word, and being a high achiever isn’t a bad thing.

The women’s health industry in 2023

2022 was a year for the history books – the impact of Roe v. Wade being overturned will be felt for years to come in and outside of the US. As we head into 2023, Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, Co-Founder and co-CEO of Natural Cycles, shares her thoughts on the short-term impacts of how the decision will impact the women’s health industry over the next year, as well as other predictions for the women’s health space in 2023.

Froda & Treyd join forces to provide merchants better growth financing

Two of Sweden’s fastest-growing fintech companies are joining forces in a partnership to provide easier and more accessible growth financing for retailers that import goods.

Boosting employee engagement in 2023

A research report commissioned by global HR technology and employee engagement company Reward Gateway calls for HR managers to include practical, human-centred solutions in their core strategy for 2023 to boost engagement.

1/3 of NHS & healthcare workers are unable to perform due to overwhelming tech

Healthcare systems risk data breaches due to overinvestment in new technology, which is increasing stress and email mistakes, says a study of healthcare workers by Zivver, a leader in secure communication solutions. 

Social media app Frog reveals success of SUPmarket pop-up activation

With searches for ‘immersive experience’ reaching their highest point in five years this summer, Gen Z social media app Frog reveals the success of its pop-up activation – the SUPmarket.

Black Friday: opportunity or threat?

While customers searching for Black Friday deals online are advised to follow a few simple guidelines to stay safe and avoid cybercriminals taking advantage of the annual shopping frenzy, tech experts explain what retailers can do to keep their devices and data secure.

iDenfy unites with MGID to provide AI-powered identity verification

iDenfy, the AI-powered identity verification and fraud prevention software provider, announced that it will be joining forces with MGID, a global advertising platform. With iDenfy’s IDV solution, MGID will ensure a secure onboarding process for its growing customer base.

“A dog-friendly office is a stress-free office” says Brighton tech CEO

In advance of Stress Awareness Week (7-11 November), one Brighton-based business is sharing their experience of allowing dogs in the office to help reduce stress.

ZiP launches video dating app to eliminate catfishing

With many UK singletons looking to ‘reset’ their relationship and dating lives, amongst a sea of challenging online behaviour, fake profiles, and inauthentic connection, ZiP Video Dating app has launched with a promise of ‘what you see, is what you get’ – via in-app video profiling designed to combat ‘catfishing’, inaccurate imagery and promote inclusivity and safety.

Report highlights rise & impact of mental health in the workplace

Today marks the launch of new report ‘Making Mental Health Top of the Agenda’.  Based on nationwide research commissioned by digital mental health provider SilverCloud, the report reveals the impact that the pandemic and cost of living crisis has had on employees’ mental health in the last six months. Insights from Ben, the automotive industry charity, have been included in the report.

Plexal launches affordable workspace for SMEs

Plexal, the innovation company and co-working space, has opened a new office space in Shoreditch to support the growth of Hackney’s local business community. 

Tackling inequity in hybrid meetings: How can remote workers feel seen and heard?

Hybrid working is part of the modern world – but 1 in 3 remote workers still feel disengaged during calls because it’s harder for them to feel seen and heard.

Self-build list portal launches to support SMEs

A Yorkshire businessman has launched a business-to-business data sales company, aimed at supporting small businesses with their marketing data.

Feel secures £10m to continue growth in the wellness market

Feel, is a digital health and wellness subscription brand offering a broad range of science-led, high-quality nutritional products. Feel offers consumers the convenience of a subscription service, ensuring that wellness is only ever a click away. 

Bringing AI into the world of medtech

According to Insider Intelligence, artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare market is estimated to have a year-on-year growth of between 34.9% and 48% over the next five years. To help healthcare practitioners enhance their AI capabilities, scientific freelance platform Kolabtree has released an infographic highlighting the benefits of using AI to advance healthcare. You can view this for free on the Kolabtree website here.