Tom Price-Daniel is VP of Strategy at Teamed, a service-led platform which takes the hard work out of compliantly employing talent from anywhere in the world. Tom is an experienced Chief Revenue Officer with multiple exits.

This is the first of a series of five technology briefings for Startups Magazine readers, in which we will be reviewing the fastest moving and most exciting fields to equip business leaders on how to identify trends that they can leverage in their own business and technology development plans. The series will cover AI, sustainability, security, and eHealth, but we start with the critical and frequently overlooked role of sensors.

We all are pretty aware of the fact that the world is now standing face-to-face with numerous pressing environmental challenges requiring urgent action. Ecologists and environmental activists have done a remarkable job to bring these issues up for a global discussion. Climate change, deforestation, air pollution, uncontrollable amounts of waste, and other problems require a collective effort from governments, businesses, and individuals.

In this interview series Richard Richie, Managing Partner of Alcon Maddox, gets some of London’s most forward-thinking tech leaders to spill the beans on what is making their companies so successful and what innovations the future has in store.

Famous for its historical cathedrals, stunning beaches, and captivating capital city, Ukraine is a country of rich culture. Home to some incredible unicorns, including GitLab and Grammarly, Ukraine is the leading startup hub in Eastern Europe and ranked 49th globally. Well-known in several verticals including fintech, artificial intelligence and Blockchain, Ukraine has become a global defence tech hub offering game-changing products and solutions.

With almost 40 years of experience behind me and having owned eight businesses myself, I know that the reality for many business owners is that the first time they pay close attention to the financial side of the company is when they get in trouble, whether that’s that they can’t meet payroll, supplier bills are late, a huge customer leaves, or there is a huge unexpected tax bill or another seemingly catastrophic situation occurs… I am on a mission to prevent these mistakes before it is too late and give you the tools to prevent business situations that cause sleepless nights and worry.

As an executive deeply immersed in future foresight and private-public partnerships, I'd like to highlight the pivotal role of empathy and active listening in navigating this dynamic landscape. In our relentless pursuit of more efficient, effective, and innovative solutions to the myriad complex challenges of our era, startups often emerge as beacons of innovation. However, they frequently find themselves facing resource and expertise gaps and fierce competition to gain access to the necessary support.

Neartail helps local businesses connect directly with their customers, instead of going through marketplaces. By doing so, they are able to create their own brand identity with customers.

Dr Renos Savva, Head of Innovation at Discovery Park, shares his experiences working with early-stage life science companies and what founders can do to give their innovation the best chance of successful commercialisation.

The integration of automation has emerged as a vital force in reshaping revenue management strategies. While automation simplifies and expedites various operational tasks, it also empowers businesses to adapt and thrive in a market environment characterised by tremendous competition and constant change.

Low cost has always been one of the cloud’s most attractive prospects. However, the significant rise in energy bills, inflation, and chip scarcity has seen many large cloud vendors increase their costs – with some analysts predicting public cloud prices to rise by 30% in 2024. 

In the landscape of contemporary work, it’s clear that there’s been a fundamental shift from the traditional ways of working. Despite the strong opinions of government officials and influential think tanks, advocating for a return to office life as a means to fuel the economy, the reality of work has transformed dramatically.

In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, emerging businesses often grapple with multifaceted challenges, from refining their business strategies to securing essential funding. To address these challenges effectively, a growing number of startups turn to the guiding hands of startup accelerators and incubators.

In this interview series Richard Richie, Managing Partner of Alcon Maddox, gets some of London’s most forward-thinking tech leaders to spill the beans on what is making their companies so successful and what innovations the future has in store.

With rising interest rates, high energy prices and recent news that there has been a spike in UK firms going bust, small business owners will be waiting with bated breath to hear what support they will receive from the chancellor in his Autumn Statement on November 22.  

Housing markets across Europe are facing a wall of challenges. In particular, privately owned rental property standards are continuing to decline, reducing value for money for renters, while their energy bills skyrocket. Altogether, it’s a damning situation considering the hiked cost-of-living.

The tech sector is buzzing with emerging tech startups experiencing rapid growth, and the key to this is protecting intellectual property, says automated warehouse robotics unicorn Exotec.

In the paced world of entrepreneurship, every decision holds significance. From managing your team to making business choices it's easy to overlook the most fundamental aspect of your success – your health.

Entrepreneur, Brice Dondelinger, on the hidden costs behind investment tactics, and reminding business owners that success isn’t always measures in £billions

In an era where the boundaries between physical and digital experiences continue to blur, LETA Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has released a profound State of Phygital report.