The startups event of the year is back! Taking place this Thursday, 20th July, at the Steel Yard, The Hustle Awards are not to be missed.

Startups are at the heart of innovation and breathe new life into the tech ecosystem, but some startups require death for their service to work.

Take the time to do some research, and you can quickly find the names of 50 leading UK-based black tech entrepreneurs, all highly respected and the powerhouses behind successful businesses.

The first time I laid eyes on artificial intelligence, it was like looking at a shiny new toy with a gazillion instructions. Mighty promising, but not so easy to master. Now, with chatbots being more than just a tech buzzword, we've got ChatGPT shaking things up in the digital bazaar. If you're a CEO or a VP aiming to ride the digital wave, this is your surfboard.

RideTandem, a mobility-as-a-service startup providing sustainable transport for all, has raised £2.3 million in new funding.

With the Carer’s Leave Bill receiving Royal Assent and due to become law in 2024, the Government has recognised the number of working carers who need support. Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to act now to ensure they can deliver the changes and provide the necessary support for their employees who are carers.

Hello Neighbour, a UK full-service property lettings and management company powered by technology, has announced the completion of a £2.5 million Series A round, with a majority stake from Surebind. Backed by private and institutional investors, the latest raise brings total funding amounts to £4.8 million.

Business leaders are urged to keep a close eye on 5G availability, as the UK gears up for the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Switch Off and will soon rely solely on the internet for phone calls. Yet, new analysis suggests some UK businesses may struggle with connectivity post-Switch Off as the 5G rollout has been so slow.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and InspiredMinds (tm) flagship product World Summit AI (WSAI), one of the world’s leading AI events, are announcing a new partnership to co-locate CES Unveiled Amsterdam at global tech summit – World Summit AI this October.

Startups was lucky enough to interview Jay Dodds, co-founder of new dating app BONKERS about all things online dating, safety, and what the future holds. Bonkers is the first UK app to welcome people of all sexual orientations to search for both casual fun and long term dating whilst integrating personal safety technology into its user experience.

Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene late last year, AI has been dominating headlines around the world. 

Envy is a common emotion that can be triggered by a variety of factors, such as seeing someone else with something we want, feeling like we’re not good enough, or are not given the same opportunities for different reasons or being reminded of our own shortcomings. While envy can be a fleeting emotion, it can also become a more persistent problem that can negatively impact our self-esteem and well-being.

UKG, a provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions for all people, has completed the acquisition of Immedis, a global payroll provider with technology and services supporting more than 160 countries and 120 currencies.

The B2B landscape is incredibly competitive. Add to this the fact that many B2B companies operate on a tight marketing budget, with little margin for error, and it quickly becomes clear how important an effective strategy is for creating awareness and generating qualified leads.

Tomislav Lang is the Founder and CEO of Flyv (Flyvbird GmbH), a tech aviation startup that is focused on making sustainable air mobility easy and accessible for everyone.