For many entrepreneurs, the very mention of the word ‘sales’, or selling, is enough to make them break out in a cold sweat. Indeed, I’ve met some founders who are so averse to the idea of the Sales process that it can make them psychically recoil. I’ve seen the discomfort in their eyes and their body language at the very mention of the ‘S’ word.
05.06.2023
One of the most important aspects for long-term business success is to be able to change with the times and offer services to customers that may shift with people’s sensibilities. In today’s world, that means providing goods and services that represent increased consideration for their environmental and social impact, from the finished article to the sourcing of materials.
05.06.2023
Eleanor Kaye, Executive Director of the Newton Venture Program explores how VCs overvalue university degrees and how to challenge education bias.
05.06.2023
Fear is natural, and it is ingrained in everyone’s DNA that we should fear our environments. Getting anxiety is also natural; it happens because of the things that aren’t going as per the plan. This is the reason why the fear of failure is intense for technical entrepreneurs.
03.06.2023
Thomas Peham, VP of Marketing at enterprise CMS Storyblok, discusses which major tech trend businesses should consider investing their marketing budget.
02.06.2023
Robots, chatbots, and other AI are becoming increasingly prevalent in our lives, with advancements in technology changing the way startups operate.
01.06.2023
Barely a week goes by without the government announcing its latest plans to turn the UK into a “science superpower”. It is a laudable ambition and it feels like politicians are finally starting to make the right noises around research, funding, and talent - all backed up with significant financial support, evidenced by the £2.5B quantum computing strategy announced in March and the £100M investment into an ‘AI Task Force’.
29.05.2023
The rise of artificial intelligence has led to the development of several chatbots that can assist businesses to interact with customers. One such chatbot is ChatGPT. ChatGPT is an AI-powered chatbot that can understand human language and respond accordingly. With the growing popularity of ChatGPT, there is a question that arises — Can ChatGPT replace the role of a junior front-end developer? Maksym Ivanov, front-end Developer at the global fintech ecosystem Kyrrex shares his perspective.
29.05.2023
Many big tech companies have declared a return-to-office policy for 2023. They said they’d fire those who don’t want to follow it. Now, that’s radical!
26.05.2023
Beginners or confirmed entrepreneurs, believe in your project! Business angels or investment funds can support your development if you succeed in your presentation pitch.
25.05.2023
As the VC landscape in Europe shifted significantly in 2022, with startups raising €81B, 18.6% less than in 2021, the recent implosion of Silicon Valley Bank serves as a cautionary tale for European startups and founders.
25.05.2023
As European VC deals hit a three-year low, competition for startups seeking funding has significantly tightened. VCs are focusing on portfolio companies and taking fewer risks with new ventures. Those who are making new investments are looking for watertight evidence of reliable routes to long-term, sustainable revenue and growth.
23.05.2023
For this specialist in New Technology, the boss of Twitter, who wants a six-month pause for artificial intelligence, is hitting the mark. There are too many ethical, economic and philosophical dangers lurking in the wake of the popular ChatGPT application.
23.05.2023
Water scarcity is a growing global issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. As Europe braces itself for yet another drought, with more than a quarter of the continent in drought as of April 2023, we are in a precarious situation. Despite examples of extreme water stress from Cape Town to Southern Europe, water demand is expected to grow by up to 55% between now and 2050, driven entirely by unsustainable water management practices in industrial and domestic uses.
22.05.2023