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Why businesses cannot lose sight of CSRD in 2024
Covering a range of important factors such as environmental impact, social responsibility, human rights, and governance, the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a significant step towards accounting for sustainability alongside financial reporting in the EU. 
Opinion by " Mauro Cozzi
10.05.2024
Mauro Cozzi
Why startups should embrace the fractional CMO role
Every decision matters in the dynamic world of startups. From product development to customer acquisition, the right strategies can make or break a young company.
Opinion by " Svetlana Stotskaya
09.05.2024
Svetlana Stotskaya
Changing how we buy and sell houses, why I am supporting Nomad Homes
As an investor, backing Helen Chen and her venture, Nomad Homes, wasn't just a decision based on potential financial returns; it was a strategic choice driven by a combination of admiration for her diversity, awe for her courage, and recognition of the transformative power her innovation holds for the real estate industry.
Opinion by " Noa Kahmallah
08.05.2024
Changing how we buy and sell houses, why I am supporting Nomad Homes
Building a diverse and skilled tech workforce
In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, the demand for specialised digital skills has never been higher. Digital skills are required for virtually any job, in any sector. That’s why it has never been more important to level up skills and digital literacy to create a workforce of digital natives, and build the UK’s talent pipeline for the future.
Opinion by " Sheila Flavell CBE
08.05.2024
Innovation Incubators: How business colleges foster entrepreneurial mindsets
In the modern world, the business landscape is constantly evolving, so it’s no surprise that business education is also constantly needing to innovate and adapt.
Opinion by " Sarwar Khawaja
03.05.2024
Sarwar Khawaja
Wouldn’t it be nice if AI could solve our conflicts?
Let’s start with some low grade real life conflicts that an average college student might address through a mildly uncomfortable conversation. Take the example of a friend who always seems too busy for you. They never reach out, always seem too occupied to meet you and you feel like you are the only one who cares about your friendship. Think about a flat mate who always leaves their dirty dishes on the kitchen counter, or a friend who posts mean/uncomfortable photos of you online.
Opinion by " Nabila Alibhai
02.05.2024
Wouldn’t it be nice if AI could solve our conflicts?
Spring Budget 2024: Why the lack of funding for Net Zero and regional AI development are missed opportunities
In March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented the Spring Budget for 2024, delivering a string of tax cuts and promising a “budget for long-term growth”.
Opinion by " Anthony Walker
01.05.2024
Why France's largest VC is government-owned
Timothy Motte is the founder of The Realistic Optimist, a weekly publication making sense of the globalised startup scene. In this piece, originally published by The Realistic Optimist he takes readers on a deep-dive into BPIFrance, the one-stop shop for French entrepreneurs.
Opinion by " Timothy Motte
In partnership with The Realistic Optimist
01.05.2024
REALISTIC OPTIMIST Why France's largest VC is government-owned
3 key benefits of AI for enhanced customer experience in fintech
The convergence of financial technology (fintech) and mobile commerce has ushered in a new era of transactional possibilities. By embracing the artificial intelligence-driven approach, fintech can create a more engaging and tailored experience for their customers.
Opinion by " Svetlana Stotskaya
30.04.2024
Svetlana (Lana) Stotskaya
Innovations in CX shaping the future of hospitality
The world of hospitality rarely stays still. Fuelled by shifts in customer demand and an ever-evolving world of technology, the business models for hotels, bars, restaurants, and cafes are constantly moving to keep up with the times. But how does this affect the customer experience?
Opinion by " Daniel Groves
24.04.2024
Innovations in CX shaping the future of hospitality
The next step in document management has to be true document intelligence
With sentient document-level AI, finding and accessing relevant information will become much more efficient, technologist and author of Thingalytics Dr. John Bates explains.
Opinion by " Dr John Bates
23.04.2024
John Bate
Why financial institutions’ attempts to close the gender funding gap are falling short
Acknowledging the gender funding gap and addressing it are two different things. In recent years, there has been acknowledgement and some attempts to close the gap. However, the playing field is far from being levelled for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Opinion by " Ildiko Almasi Simsic
22.04.2024
Why financial institutions’ attempts to close the gender funding gap are falling short
Sentient LLMs: What to test, for consciousness, in Generative AI
An approach to measure or compare consciousness is the mind of a mean healthy individual, whose brain is at full maturation, who is awake and alert.
Opinion by " David Stephen
19.04.2024
Building Bridges: Empowering leaders to forge strong work cultures through connectedness
Work is an important part of who we are, we may differ in how much it shapes our identity, but most people need to feel they are contributing, or that what they do and where they spend their time means something.
Opinion by " Professor Lynda Holt
18.04.2024
Lynda Holt

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