Startup equity investment expert and Founder of Focused For Business, Hatty Fawcett, shares her top tips to network with investors as a founder and secure lasting relationships which transcend capital and business.

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.

Startups are a crucial component of the UK economy, playing a significant role in furthering innovation and driving growth. The UK's tech sector was recently valued at nearly $1 trillion, making it the third largest globally, behind only the US and China. However, 2023 has come with challenges and this has led to a sharp drop in investment, only raising $14 billion, compared to the $31 billion in 2022.

In this Q&A, Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner, discusses Deathtech, his business, My Probate Partner, and the the role technology has played in handling probate cases.

Recession forecasts have dominated headlines recently, following falls in house prices and factory output across the UK. These headlines can be worrying for business leaders and staff members alike — so it’s important that we prepare our teams for these turbulent times.

A hygienically clean environment is what everyone wants, which is why cleaning services are an important and yet often underestimated service in our society. It ensures wellbeing, health, and safety in various areas such as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, offices, schools, etc. However, cleaning is also a complex and demanding service, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent and defend against future pandemics.

In today's dynamic business landscape, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the unsung heroes driving economic growth and innovation. Yet, these agile entities often face notable challenges, from accessing finance to streamlining operations. Enter embedded banking, a revolutionary concept poised to empower SMEs like never before.

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, diversity has taken centre stage. Companies worldwide are continuously recognising the value of diversity in fostering innovation, improving problem-solving, and driving success.

You need passion to run a startup. The fiery kind. The type that keeps you going through the rollercoaster of founder life. But passion has a dangerous side too.

The Internet is changing. (Again). The shift will open up massive opportunities for the early adopters, and for those who come to terms with digital experiences that are more spatial.

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, is celebrating 10 years of innovation with the launch of Canva’s Magic Studio. Startups Magazine was lucky enough to get the inside scoop on this new development with an exclusive interview with Duncan Clark, the Europe Lead of Canva, to discuss all these brand-new features. 

Recent studies show around 40% of Brits work from home, spending an average of 1.5 days at their home office desks.

Preparation for retirement is a crucial component of your financial journey. It entails careful planning, strategic investing, and prudent asset allocation. Most people work for several decades, seeking enough savings to sustain their retirement for 25 years or more. Achieving genuine comfort requires a financial plan that accounts for various factors.

In a world where change is the only constant, the demand for agile and effective learning solutions has never been greater. This reality is why EdTech embraces microlearning to satiate the appetite for knowledge through engaging learning experiences. The question is, how? What makes microlearning so effective?

Cyberattacks pose a serious risk to all businesses, particularly startups. We often hear of larger organisations falling victim to cyberattacks, but startups are desirable targets for threat actors too. Unfortunately, they are often unaware of the looming risk posed on them by the ever-growing threat landscape.

Thought leadership concerning startups often discusses the need for both effective leadership and management. However, it can be difficult to understand the differences between leadership and management and how to correctly balance the two of these facets. Startups often face many unique challenges and adaptable leadership and highly-skilled management skills are essential for facing these challenges.

Startups Magazine had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with John Downie, CEO of SteadyPay. SteadyPay is a UK-based progressive lending platform for people with unstable incomes. The AI-based solution analyses open user data to predict their creditworthiness. According to these forecasts, Steadypay tops up the bank account of a trusted and reliable platform user if their earnings fall below the average monthly income.

As a founder in the tech industry, you are probably comfortable with a high degree of risk in your business. However, it's crucial to consider not only the risks to your business but also the risks to your personal financial wellbeing.

There is a unique energy within the journey of every startup. The Founder and early team members nurture a mood of mutual determination. Failure is not an option. Disruption is the mindset. All Founders hold these characteristics to be true, it’s a natural state and one of the reasons that they chose to become entrepreneurs.

Italy’s entrepreneurial roots run deep, spanning industries as diverse as fashion and aerospace. Despite this, many consider the country’s startup ecosystem an under-the-radar gem within Europe, often overlooked despite its growing potential.