Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere you look, and the financial services sector is no different. Banks and other financial firms like hedge funds were some of the first institutions to adopt AI at a corporate level, while new technological advances and applications mean that AI usage is more widespread than ever.

Today, the world of business is fast paced and innovative, and businesses must keep up with evolving demands, staying nimble and agile. To achieve dynamism, a business relies on having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team in place – particularly in the realm of startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), where the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a strategic advantage.

In an enlightening discussion with Sam Edge, Global Head of FinTech Business Development, Startups and Venture Capital at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Startups Magazine delves into how AWS is fostering growth and support for female founders in the technology sector.

As we usher in 2024, technology startups face a landscape brimming with possibilities and challenges. In this dynamic environment, setting achievable tech goals is more than a New Year's resolution – it's a strategic imperative.

Ayesha Ofori is the Founder of Propelle, a new ‘lifestyle investment platform’ for women that is built around financial education, investment action, and community. From a background in investment banking and wealth management to creating a female-focused startup, Ayesha has experienced the transition from a traditionally male-dominated industry, to creating a female-focused business, built by women for women.

Fashion and its supply chain is the third largest polluting industry. It emits 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, releasing 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, more than the shipping and aviation industry combined. Yet unlike say the oil industry, fashion is one sphere where consumers can exercise a greater level of control in their interactions with it. Whering was created to highlight that control.

Canva, at the forefront of visual trends with its 170 million-strong global community, has offered a glimpse into the future of visual communication.

We are at the beginning of a technological renaissance that will see many of us shifting away from the limitations of a 2D screen and moving into a 3D world. Immersive technology is here, and it will change all of our lives, just like the internet did 20 years ago. This is the concept of Metaverse and virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR).

Flexa, the platform known for connecting flexible companies, has released its latest Flexible Working Index, analysing data from 2023 to forecast significant work trends for 2024.

Despite fears over tightened belts, Christmas spending is looking healthy - more than healthy, according to a report released last month by Adobe Analytics. It’s expected that UK shoppers will spend £24.1 billion online between November 1st and December 31st, up from £23.5 billion last year.

There has been so much hype around the metaverse in recent years, but its definition, what it looks like and how it will impact our everyday lives is still being debated. Is it already here? Will it last? How will it really benefit? These are some of the hotly contested questions I’m often asked.

Annabel de Gheldere is the Founder of Womco, a B2B data-driven nutrition and testing app driving the change for better hormonal health in women. The startup aims to help women navigate hormonal challenges from fertility until menopause.

Little Riot make technology that facilitates human connection. The startup’s flagship product, Pillow Talk, allows you to connect to a loved one when you are unable to be in the same place as them, all through the sound and feel of their heartbeat.

France, a country known for its vineyards and champagne, its iconic cuisine, and gorgeous landmarks. But behind the beauty of this country sits a bustling tech startup scene, and Paris finds itself at the heart of it. Around 12,000 startups make up the ever-growing startup ecosystem in the capital, making it one of the most significant in Europe.

The festive season, with its flurry of activities and heightened consumer engagement, presents a golden opportunity for tech startups.