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We loved having Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam join us for the first episode of Strive & Thrive! Sharing valuable insights on the role of finance in business success, it was inspiring to see him dive into the topic with such passion. A big thank you to everyone who tuned in and engaged with us – your support and feedback make these sessions even more impactful. If you missed the episode or want to rewatch, check out the recording in the comments below. Keep your eye peeled for details on our next Strive & Thrive event.

Imagine this: You’re a leader in the recovery effort in the aftermath of a 7.5 earthquake, critical communications infrastructure have been damaged, leaving blank spots in network and radio connectivity. The mobile/satellite networks have been overloaded by a surge of public traffic, roads and buildings have collapsed, survivors have no access to clean water, there’s potential for food shortages. What do you do? A major challenge in disaster response is the disruption of communications and coordination efforts, especially for first responders in the aftermath. Together with Coefficient, we have been exploring the use of LLMs and democratised data. A result of this is Robin - an AI Assistant designed specifically for disaster relief coordination. Read more about what we have learned about this problem space in our blog. https://lnkd.in/ed6Zu7BE #emergencycommunications #AI

Last Thursday we held our very first Strive & Thrive event live on LinkedIn! It was great hearing from Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam and Mike Oliver on their thoughts and experiences, and the thought-provoking discussions arising from the stimulating questions from the audience. Thank you very much for all who attended!   For those who missed the event, here is our key takeaway:   Finance is not something that should be feared or dreaded - it is something that is essential for businesses to grow and thrive. Investing in a robust financial approach will establish the safeguards for the sustainability of the business, and therefore more than pay for itself. So, let's not crash the bus and let's use finance effectively as we Strive and Thrive.   On that note, look out for more information on our next Strive & Thrive event next month! #StriveAndThrive #entrepreneurship

Strive & Thrive - #1 Finance: A Key to Success Finance is a very polarising topic amongst entrepreneurs. Some place it front and centre in their business, counting every penny and converting every action into currency. Others would prefer to avoid it altogether, deeming it a ‘headache’. Join us in this Strive & Thrive episode, where Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, Jessica Hornsby and Mike Oliver discuss this business-critical topic and their views on the benefits of enabling Finance to be a value-added function in their businesses. #StriveAndThrive #finance #entrepreneurship

Lights, camera... ACTION! The team is all geared up for today's first Strive & Thrive discussion on finance! Don't forget to join us later at 12pm! LinkedIn Live event link in the comments.

When run efficiently and effectively, the finance function can be transformed into a value-added key contributor to the business. However, this is easier said than done. What are some insights you've had on how to run an effective finance function? Or what are some challenges you've faced concerning finance? Join us next Thursday lunchtime for the Strive & Thrive - #1 Finance: A Key to Success live event to engage and discuss this with our speakers. Link in comment!

Last week, our team set out to identify what is driving the changes in entrepreneurship.   We identified 3 macro forces influencing entrepreneurship, including technological advancements, which we shared about last week.    This week, we want to talk about the second macro force - Evolving Market Dynamics. Markets are changing fast, with globalisation reducing trade barriers and increasing competition, customer behaviours shifting drastically towards social and environmental sustainability, and economic uncertainty influenced by national and global politics. To overcome this, successful entrepreneurs have adopted more agile and responsive outlooks to adapt to economic changes and customer demands, while also becoming future-oriented through innovation, placing emphasis on developing unique value propositions that meet the diverse new needs in a globalised marketplace.   #entrepreneurship #change

We're very excited to announce that together with the The FD Consultant and Equalital, we are launching #StriveAndThrive, is a series of LinkedIn Live episodes with the aim of enabling and empowering entrepreneurs in building businesses that achieve success – whether it be in people, planet, and profit – or all three. Join founders Jessica Hornsby, Mike Oliver and Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam as they discuss the mindsets, skills and knowledge entrepreneurs need to Strive & Thrive in an ever-changing world.  Stay tuned for for more on the #StriveAndThrive events! #entrepreneur #people #planet #profit

The past month has been a flurry of activity. So this week, we decided as a team to take some time to pause and reflect on how we've seen entrepreneurship change.    We identified 3 macro forces influencing entrepreneurship.    The first macro force: Technological Advancements The emergence of digital technologies has significantly reduced entry barriers, enabling entrepreneurs to more easily and affordably start and grow their businesses, resulting in a surge of digital entrepreneurship. Moreover, the rise of emerging technologies, especially AI, is creating fresh opportunities, scaling potential, and adding value for entrepreneurial individuals. These technological advancements require entrepreneurs to consistently enhance their skills, adopt new technologies, and modify their business models to remain competitive. #entrepreneurship #change #technologicaladvancements

We're currently working with Pemberton on this incredible European Space Agency-funded project looking to demonstrate a technology to scale up the measurement of biodiversity. As part of this project, we're looking to understand more about the potential users of this technology. We are looking to interview people in green/natural capital finance, ESG, and BNG roles. If you are interested in participating in a 30-minute online interview, please reach out to Easol or Rose-Sharon Chin on LinkedIn, or email us at hello@easol.io. #biodiversity #esg #bng