Actus

Un must have pour nos lecteurs, cette rubrique "Actu" revient sur l’actualité chaude de l’écosystème entrepreneurial français : annonces financières et gouvernementales, rachats, mouvements etc.
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Storyby, discovering rising star authors and turning their novels into short series
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Leo Ovdiienko, cofounder of Storyby, about the key role of authors in the business, the snowballing trend of bite-sized content, and the resilience that shapes the team’s spirit.
Portfolio by " Leo Ovdiienko
13.09.2024
Storyby, discovering rising star authors and turning their novels into short series
Embracing diversity in Angel Investing: Lessons from a successful SEIS funding round
Wealthbrite recently closed a SEIS funding round, successfully raising £200,000 from angel investors. 70% of them came from underrepresented communities, including women, ethnic minorities, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Decoding by " Carla Hoppe
12.09.2024
Embracing diversity in Angel Investing: Lessons from a successful SEIS funding round
Meet Cog ADHD and thrive with adult ADHD
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Dom Longford, founder of Cog ADHD about controlling attention and building a human-centric approach to ADHD treatment.
Portfolio by " Dom Longford
12.09.2024
Meet Cog ADHD and thrive with adult ADHD
Charlotte Colhoun on encouraging young people to reach new heights in the aviation industry
As the start to the academic year approaches, with many internships, apprenticeships and graduate programmes also starting, we must not only celebrate the role that young people can play in shaping future economies but take a moment to reflect on what more can be done to encourage more young talent into the workplace and consider different industries. In the UK, the statistics are stark.
Opinion by " Charlotte Colhoun
11.09.2024
Charlotte Colhoun on encouraging young people to reach new heights in the aviation industry
Why we need innovation in construction and freight to tackle air pollution
When we launched Breathable Cities in 2023, an accelerator programme for startups tackling air pollution, we didn’t envisage the diversity of solutions in development. It became an unexpected opportunity and a challenge because air pollution has so many contributory factors seeking solutions.
News by " Paul Finch
11.09.2024
Why we need innovation in construction and freight to tackle air pollution
How investing in digital transformation and automation can benefit your startups
Many startup leaders keep important tasks within their business as manual processes they sign off to ensure they are done to their standard – but could digitising instead actually help a business grow?
Tools by " David Johnson
11.09.2024
How investing in digital transformation and automation can benefit your startups
Meet healthwords.ai, the AI-powered self-care platform transforming how we manage our own health
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Arsalan Karim, CEO and Co-Founder of healthwords.ai about the importance of selfcare, trusting AI with our health and how the platform can significantly reduce the burden on healthcare systems
Portfolio by " David Johnson
11.09.2024
Meet healthwords.ai, the AI-powered self-care platform transforming how we manage our own health
Spreading goodness with Fearne & Rosie
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Rachel Kettlewell, founder of Fearne & Rosie about Jamie Oliver, lifelong learning and creating jam helps reduce our sugar intake.
Portfolio by " Rachel Kettlewell
10.09.2024
Spreading goodness with Fearne & Rosie
The overrated CEO: when founder-led companies should consider outside leadership
A founder's deep attachment to their company is both a strength and a weakness. It enables them to lead with clear vision and values but can also create "tunnel vision", blinding them to other opportunities.
Opinion by " Ilya Khrustalev
10.09.2024
The overrated CEO: when founder-led companies should consider outside leadership
Looking for a new job? The AI-powered interviewer will see you now
Imagine this for a job-hunting scenario: you’ve spent months looking for a perfect job and finally, after plenty of false starts and hopes raised and dashed, you’ve gotten an interview. It’s a remote call, and you log on, ready and eager. But instead of the human recruiter or hiring manager you’d expected, you’re met with a bot.
News by " Kirstie McDermott
10.09.2024
Looking for a new job? The AI-powered interviewer will see you now
Jas Schembri-Stothart shares reliable advice for teens at Nurture Network
Ahead of the Nurture Network event in September we spoke to Jas Schembri-Stothart of luna about speaking at the event, building a team and the best support networks for entrepreneurs.
Portfolio by " Jas Schembri-Stothart
In partnership with Nurture Network
10.09.2024
Jas Schembri-Stothart shares reliable advice for teens at Nurture Network
Data-Driven culture: redefining success in investment funds and venture capital
A data-driven culture is crucial for the success of investment funds, as it embraces a holistic approach to data, combining human expertise with strategic use of cutting-edge technologies.
Opinion by " Alexandre Velluti
09.09.2024
Data-Driven culture: redefining success in investment funds and venture capital
Collaboration over competition: Focal's leading startup Demo Day returns
Since its inception in 2020, Focal has rapidly ascended to become one of the most prominent startup demo days globally, attracting thousands of pre-seed to Series A stage applicants and investors from around the world. Our semi-annual Demo Day events, held virtually in May and October, have become a beacon for innovation and investment.
News by " Maddyness, with Focal
09.09.2024
Corporate Innovation: How to foster innovation in your organisation
Corporate innovation has become essential in today’s volatile environment. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted this need, forcing businesses to innovate to survive. For example, companies quickly adapted to remote work, developed digital solutions, and revamped supply chains. Restaurants shifted to delivery models, and retailers enhanced their e-commerce strategies to meet changing demands.
Opinion by " Matt Briggs
06.09.2024
Corporate Innovation: How to foster innovation in your organisation

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