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‘Our brave pivot built TikTok’s largest nano-influencer network’

It is vital for technology companies to listen to the market - then be brave enough to pivot when re...

The 5 biggest challenges facing tech leaders, according to Tech Nation

Estimates suggest that up to 23% of startups and scaleups fail as they don’t have the right team, ...

Investor rejection is hard to stomach – but don’t discount their views

Pitching to investors is one of the most daunting experiences a startup founder can face - especiall...

‘Lord Sugar’s boardroom rebuke changed my life’

It was back in 2013 that Neil Clough became a reluctant TV star. Clough had been one of the favou...

How to launch a startup in a pandemic – and succeed

Sarah Pawson is much happier talking about her approach to risk than she is about herself. In 200...

Is growing through acquisition the right move?

Ambitious companies are increasingly looking to grow through acquisition - but it’s far from a str...

Pay for the advice you need, not the advice you want

Former TalkTalk Business managing director Lee Hull has been the CEO of Verastar Group for just over...

What happens when your first investor wants to sell?

Picture the scene: your business is enjoying hockey stick growth when your first investor rings you ...

Focus on one thing – and do it better than anyone else

Launching a startup is precarious at the best of times - but doing so during the financial crisis of...

‘Why an IPO was right for musicMagpie’ – Steve Oliver

A lot has changed since Walter Gleeson and Steve Oliver launched musicMagpie from a garage in Hazel ...

The rise and rise of musicMagpie

December 2021 marks the 15th anniversary of the nadir in Steve Oliver’s professional career and t...

How startup turbocharging VCs began with a blog

Rémy Astié has big ambitions for a startup with origins in an online blog. With record levels o...