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.

In the aftermath of COP28, the emphasis on technology's pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions is alarmingly clear. Recent breakthroughs in tech, such as regenerative AI, will account for nothing if they don’t contribute to the betterment of society, the economy, and most importantly the planet.

Did you realise that Ronaldo joining Al-Nassr, Prince Harry publishing his autobiography, the Lionesses reaching the World Cup final, ChatGPT launching and King Charles’ coronation all happened this year? When we’re caught up in the here-and-now, it’s easy to lose track of time and, before you know it, we’re right back in the festive season. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of PSTN switch-off specialist Crystaline, explains why you should treat your business to a new phone system this Christmas.

The global innovation landscape is marked by intense competition among various local ecosystems, drawing attention primarily to renowned global hotspots like Silicon Valley and Israel.

Have you ever stopped to admire the incredible talents of very young children? Toddlers are extraordinary. Every day of their young lives are different, they are bombarded with the new, the uncertain and with change, yet it’s how at that age, we like it!

In 2024 it will be 40 years since The Terminator movie hit the cinema screens. Next year another Hollywood icon, The Matrix, will mark its 25-year anniversary. Both films gave birth to decades-long franchises that delivered tremendous commercial success.

Every business contends with a level of 'bad data' - information marked by inconsistency, contradictions, and fragmentation across application silos.

According to a Forbes report, in 2024 one of the key factors people will value in a business is having a solid commitment to reducing their environmental footprint. It means that for a business to stay competitive, it must find new and innovative approaches to accelerate its sustainability efforts.

I run a recruitment business for startups, typically working with companies with 10–50 employees to help them make key hires and scale their team.

Flowwow, a global gifting marketplace, has expanded to five countries in the last year and the marketplace now operates in over 30 countries.

AI tools are affecting more and more aspects of our lives. Some problems they can solve are part of the startup creation process. To test the idea of the possibility of launching a startup without a team, only with the help of AI, an experimental acceleration programmeme called “My Roboteam” was held this summer.

Being disruptive can have both negative and positive connotations, but in order to be a leader of influence, who shakes things up and is a force for good… disruption is often key. But, one may question is disrupting always good?

Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions, who was a finalist in the Scale Up category.

In this informative fintech roundtable, industry leaders share their insights on the year's pivotal developments.

Over 27% of British small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have reported being owed between £5,000 and £20,000 in unpaid invoices, according to research by Payit, NatWest’s award-winning open banking payments solution.

Rachel Delacour, the CEO of Sweep, has compiled a list of her predictions for the Climate Tech sector in 2024. 

In an exclusive interview with Startups Magazine, Gregor Dobbie, CEO of The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), shares insights from his illustrious career in the payments industry in a story that highlights his passion for innovation and dedication to shaping the future of fintech.

Long-term absence due to sickness is at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term.

According to research, almost 80% of startup founders say that networking is vital to their entrepreneurial success. Similarly, in a study of small business owners, almost 95% said that having a mentor was a key to their success. For startups especially, the value of building strong industry relationships can’t be understated.

In business, entrepreneurial spirit and hard graft can get you far. But inevitably, there comes a time in the life of most startups when they reach an inflexion point. The founder or founding team that has driven the success of the business to date may lack the skills to take it to the next stage.