B2B startups are facing a stark reality, as competition increases and funding decreases, the traditional blend of technical and business jargon to promote the latest AI solution isn't cutting it anymore. Nearly half of the metrics that investors consider before investing are customer-centric, placing marketing and sales under the microscope first. On top of that, an overwhelming 60%+ of all raised investment often gets funnelled into marketing support – a huge gamble if it fails to hit the mark.
01.12.2023
Despite increasingly challenging market conditions, climate tech remains one of the most popular areas of startup investment. The ongoing commitment to this vital area of innovation reflects the accelerating urgency of climate action, following a global rise in extreme weather events and fresh scrutiny on Net Zero ambitions. The complexity and diversity of the climate challenges that need to be addressed is vast, as are the range of solutions being built to help do this. But too often, the true scale and diversity of “climate tech” is overlooked and underestimated.
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Taco Engelaar
30.11.2023
As founders, VCs, entrepreneurs and thinkers gather in Helsinki for Slush, we spoke to some leading European VCs to hear their thoughts, insights and expectations.
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Demi Odulana
30.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Conor Sheridan, CEO and Founder of Nory about building a system for front line teams, cutting food waste and international expansion.
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Conor Sheridan
30.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to James Draper, founder and CEO of Bidstack about disrupting home digital advertising, connecting brands with gamers and the importance of innovation and inclusivity.
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James Drape
29.11.2023
The Biden administration has unveiled a momentous milestone in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This announcement shows the Executive Order's pivotal role in shaping the future of AI, underscoring its significance within the AI community.
29.11.2023
No matter how good your product is, as Falkor from the Never-ending Story wrote: "Having a luck dragon with you is the only way to go on a quest." January Barnes spoke to Caroline Franczia, author of "Popcorn for the New CEO" and the newly published sequel "Popcorn for the New CEO II" - discover the business book that people are raving about in business school and wish it was on the curriculum!
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Caroline Franczia
29.11.2023
This year’s winners include innovative technologies such as affordable water purification, a pain and radiation-free breast cancer test, and a debit card app which helps dementia patients manage their finances.
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Maddyness UK
28.11.2023
After participating in an accelerator programme, many founders face what has come to be known as the ‘post-accelerator cliff’. They’re surrounded by their peers and mentors one moment. The next, they’re out in the cold, experiencing the harsh reality of life as an entrepreneur.
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Marie Moussavou
28.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Liz Gilligan, founder of Material Evolution, about climate change, turning passion into action and building carbon-efficient cement.
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Liz Gilligan
28.11.2023
Fleeing the war in South Sudan, Salome Chandra trekked for two months with her six children to Uganda—carrying her youngest, a one year old, on her back. When she arrived at the Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda, she was given a bag of rice, a bottle of oil, and a small jug of water—and that was it.
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Dianne Calvi
27.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Daria Filichkina, COO at AstroAgency about creating a full service agency for the space sector, winning the Sir Arthur Clarke Award and the critical importance of developing self-awareness.
27.11.2023
Teams face numerous challenges that can disrupt their performance. Whether it's economic instability, global crises, or organisational changes, the ability to adapt and stay resilient is crucial for a team's success.
27.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Freddie Fforde, Founder and CEO of Patch about creating opportunities for "work near home", increasing employee engagement with social impact and creating an inclusive work-life balance.
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Freddie Fforde
25.11.2023
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