Why being a ‘women of colour entrepreneur’ is a challenging business
Women of colour are hustling like never before to launch their own companies. In fact, figures show they are starting new businesses faster than any other demographic. A 2019 survey conducted in the US revealed that women of colour account for 89% (1,625) of the new businesses opened every day. The challenges they face, however, […]
A student-led venture capital fund ‘Creator Fund’ are looking to invest in top European student founders – starting with the UK
Financed by Founders Factory – a tech startup accelerator program – the Creator Fund wants students to invest in other students – using its own unique ‘alternative route to growth’ for university-based startups. The Creator Fund will be using its own network of young VCs, made up of PhD, Masters and undergraduates students within 13 […]
The founder of this bioplastic cast for broken limbs – Cadget – wants to save money for doctors and reform patient experience
Cheaper and much lighter than both the 3D printed and current Orthopaedic casts which are made from plaster or fibreglass – Cadgets’ bioplastic material cuts down on operation time as it requires no extra casting equipment. This next-gen waterproof cast can easily be stretched like a sheet and individually moulded to each patient, which then hardens […]
The Sharing Economy Global Summit 2020
The Sharing Economy Global Summit 2020 is a two-day event of learning, networking and sharing strategies on solving the issues affecting sharing economy startups. Hosted by Lloyd’s of London – the insurance marketplace – the summit brings together sharing economy stakeholders from across the globe to share information and tactics, tested and vetted through real-world […]
A Plastic Alternative ‘made from fish waste’ Wins The 2019 International James Dyson Award
Founder of MarinaTex – Lucy Hughes – is the winner of the 2019 International James Dyson award and £30k prize for her biodegradable and compostable material which substitutes plastic with fish waste. MarinaTex, made from red algae and organic fish waste destined for the landfill, is designed to be a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic, which […]
Lessons From Extinction Rebellion – What can they teach us about viral marketing and business branding
Traditional management theory tells us that sustainable advantage means protecting our companies against competitors, imitators and outside influences – So what lessons can Extinction Rebellion teach us about viral marketing to boost a business brand. The world has changed. Customers and communities no longer want to be treated as passive consumers. They want to be […]
Why The UK Mainstream Media Is Ready For Diversity
Diversity in the media matters more than ever – The industry cannot possibly claim to be fulfilling its mission to represent the communities it serves when the voices of Black people are sidelined. Worse still, a lack of racial diversity can also perpetuate stereotypes and lead to further marginalisation. Much has been discussed in recent […]
Fast Fashion Brands: ‘Why the issue with Boohoo is bigger than us independent designers’
Relatively less is said about fast fashion’s impact on independent designers, but it is certainly emblematic of the persistent struggles that creatives face when trying to compete with larger corporates. In the present day Millenials-influenced fashion era where the craze of Fast Fashion is gradually becoming a major thorn in the flesh of high-end Fashion […]
5 Ways FinTech Is Disrupting Financial Services
FinTech has changed the face of the sector – moving out of the mire of analogue and into the dynamic world of digital, improving customer service and making it easier than ever for consumers and business to be in control of their finances. New innovations are undoubtedly around the corner and Fintech is set to […]
Pitching Your Business Idea: The Art Of Getting It Right
Getting ready to pitch your business idea directly to investors or showcasing your innovation at a public pitching competition – These young founders share their first pitching experiences and what they could have done differently. Whether you’re trying to gather monetary support to launch your startup, or you’re simply looking to attract the right network […]