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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The resilience of Ukraine and its startup ecosystem

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.

Tech driven marketing campaigns are changing the game

Marketers are increasingly experimenting with technology to drive marketing campaigns, and some of the world’s biggest brands are involved. The likes of Samsung, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. are standing out in increasingly crowded markets, paving the way for the future of marketing.

Bringing learning to life and igniting passion with Marty the Robot

The UK economy suffers a loss of £1.5 billion every year due to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) skills shortages, and the future of engineering has never been more important. With a shortage of 173,000 workers, 49% of engineering businesses are struggling to recruit skilled workers.

Meet Buddy, your financial companion

Today’s generation are living in a totally transformed financial scenario. With the likes of Apple Pay, digital banking, credit cards, buy-now-pay-later and credit, it’s never been so easy to spend money.

Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation

London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry.

Half of SMEs expect cashflow increase, according to Paragon Bank

UK SMEs are preparing to increase investment despite concern over wider economy, new research reveals.

UK and US ‘Data Bridge’ to extend the Data Privacy Framework, boosting over £79m data exports

The UK and US will create a ‘data bridge’ as an extension to the Data Privacy Framework which is set to facilitate the free flow of personal data between the two countries.

Research reveals the best colour for your tech startup logo

Have you ever wondered why certain colours are synonymous with specific brand logos? Or why do we instantly recognise the yellow arches which have placed themselves in over 60% of countries worldwide? It’s all to do with psychology.

Marketing Chiefs react to UK’s AI Safety Summit Plans

Following meetings with the US president, Congress and business leaders, the government says the UK will host a global AI safety measure summit this autumn to evaluate the tech’s “most significant risks”.

InterCloud to showcase its cloud cost management solutions at VivaTech 2023

As cloud costs rise, the ability for businesses to manage their cloud environments as efficiently as possible is more crucial than ever before.

Widespread investor fear that banking crisis will damage economy

Investment platform Shojin, reveals how recent banking failures at SVB and Credit Suisse have impacted investor confidence. 

8 Things To Consider Before Launching Pride Month Campaigns

As Pride Month begins, businesses across the globe are gearing up to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. However, navigating Pride campaigns can be a challenging task, with pitfalls such as performative activism, tokenism, and rainbow washing lurking around every corner. 

Elon Musk to take part in VivaTech in Paris

VivaTech announces that Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter) will be a keynote speaker at our upcoming edition taking place 14-17 June.

London leads the way for international tech investment over past decade

London continues to be one of the top global destinations for tech companies looking to expand internationally, with fresh data from London & Partners showing the UK capital has attracted more new international tech companies than any other global city in the past decade. 

Plum to launch “Interest” product for UK and EU customers

Plum, the smart money app, is planning to launch a new “Interest” offering in Q3, so customers can benefit more quickly and directly from rising central bank rates.

Investing in Women Code closing the finance gap

35% of all venture capital deals made by Investing in Women Code signatories were in female-founded companies last year, compared to the market average of 27%, revealed in the latest report.

LeoLabs Accelerates Radar Coverage in Europe with Commissioning of the Azores Space Radar

LeoLabs, a commercial provider of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services and low Earth orbit (LEO) mapping, today announced the commissioning of the LeoLabs Azores Space Radar. This radar site, located on Santa Maria Island in the Azores, Portugal adds critical coverage in Europe and supports regional and national commitments to space safety, security, and sustainability.

Small businesses failing to capitalise on their unique customer service advantage

Less than half (40%) of consumers find that small businesses offer a more personalised customer service experience than larger corporates, according to FM Outsource’s new report, Small Business Customer Service In 2023: A Missed Opportunity?

Lack of legislation by Government deters SMEs from pursuing green policies to hit Net Zero

A perceived lack of leadership from Government is deterring UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from implementing plans to reduce the environmental impact of their business, according to new research.

Female-founded startups are defying downward trends

Tech startups with women founders are defying marked downward trends in the value of equity investment deals being secured by the sector, according to a new report today by analyst firm and data platform, Beauhurst and sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), a cloud provider.