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We’re thrilled to announce that we are officially a Media Partner for the highly anticipated 3rd Edition of GITEX AFRICA 2025, 14-16 April 2025 in Marrakech, ➡️The Largest Tech & Startup Show In Africa.⬅️   GITEX AFRICA will bring together industry leaders from AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Finance, Banking, Edutech, Agritech and many more exploring the latest innovations in Big Tech.   GITEX AFRICA 📅 Date: 14-16 April, 2025 📍 Location: Marrakech, Morocco    For more information visit https://lnkd.in/ddp3whUD

🎙️What's it like to be a #startup #founder in #2025? What are #investors looking for? What are the industries and business models of the new economy? In our #QFQs quick founder questions series this week we spoke to founders to ask the questions that matter - ☕️Working #culture, #funding, and #inspiration 👏 The biggest challenges and biggest fails 🧘♀️ Daily Routines and always.... advice for other founders 🎤 Hear from the inside with founders... 🤑 Oliver P. yetipay https://lnkd.in/ehbZWh7Z 🌍 Andriy Dovbenko https://lnkd.in/eimkamSE #TLDR: 🎙️In other news 🌱 Tech Nation unveils cohort for 2025 climate tech https://lnkd.in/eVyW-fJc 👥 Edd Read explores how to make things work with multiple founders https://lnkd.in/eVH9vJnJ 📰 Heba Hitti Serena shares with founders how to make their stories hit the headlines https://lnkd.in/eKPYNNmj 🇲🇦#AGENDA - Everything you need to know about GITEX AFRICA the event putting #Africa at the heart of digital transformation https://lnkd.in/enaKbW8P

No Innovation? No Growth. How to Drive Innovation in a Tough Economy Rayan Jawad Growth Studio shares 10 Ways SMEs Can Innovate Faster.. 1️⃣Make quick decisions—reduce approval layers. 2️⃣Launch MVPs—test simple prototypes. 3️⃣Use affordable tech—AI and no-code platforms. 4️⃣Outsource non-core tasks—stay focused. 5️⃣Monitor competitors—stay ahead. 6️⃣Use collaboration tools—Slack, Trello, Zoom. 7️⃣Automate tasks—free up time. 8️⃣Get real-time customer feedback—adapt fast. 9️⃣Test ideas in small batches—iterate quickly. 🔟Reward speed & initiative—motivate teams. With half of global CEOs predicting AI-driven profit growth (PWC), the need for innovation is clear. SMEs that embrace speed, adaptability, and technology will outpace even the biggest players. 🔹 #Innovation #SMEGrowth #Startups #BusinessGrowth #AI #Automation #TechForGood #Entrepreneurship #ScalingUp #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

🏄🏽♂️ Interceltic Business Forum Comes to Cornwall – April 25, 2025 The Interceltic Business Forum brings together #business leaders, #investors, and #policymakers from across the Celtic nations to foster #trade, #investment, and #collaboration. After successful editions in Brittany, Wales, and Ireland, the 2025 event in Cornwall will focus on technology, sustainability, creative industries, food & drink, and trade... Why Attend? ✅ Expand Your Network – Connect with key players across the Celtic economy. ✅ Gain Insights – Learn about AI, clean energy, and market expansion. ✅ Discover Opportunities – Find partners, investors, and new markets. Rumours of a #BlueJuice reunion with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sean Pertwee and Ewan McGregor are yet to be established... 📅 Register Now – April 25, 2025 https://lnkd.in/ed8CVjDM 📍 Location: Cornwall

👥Managing Partners at 33N Ventures Carlos Alberto Silva and Carlos Moreira da Silva bring decades of experience - their approach focuses on cybersecurity and infrastructure software, with a track record that includes three startups reaching unicorn status. 🦄Key Portfolio Companies: Panorays – A third-party risk management platform for enterprises. StrikeReady – An AI-powered security command centre for accelerating threat response. Exein – Embedded IoT security for devices with AI capabilities. DataGalaxy – A data governance platform enabling smarter AI-driven business decisions. ☎️What Makes 33N Unique Unlike other European funds, 33N is committed to pan-European expansion, helping startups scale beyond local markets to take full advantage of the rapidly growing European cybersecurity sector. Carlos Alberto Silva & Carlos Moreira da Silva are reshaping the cybersecurity startup landscape with a focus on strategic, long-term support and growth. #Cybersecurity #B2B #Startups #VentureCapital

🛜 Building Thriving Startup Ecosystems: The Key Ingredients according to Gianna Pinasco Metta Startup hubs don’t emerge overnight—they require talent, capital, support, and most importantly, time. The world’s leading ecosystems—Silicon Valley, London, Dubai—thrive because they balance bold ideas with strategic investment and a culture that embraces risk. 🚀 The Three Pillars of Innovation: 🔹 #Talent – Skilled minds, entrepreneurial resilience, and creative problem-solving. 🔹 #Capital – Angel investors, VCs, and funding pipelines to fuel growth. 🔹 #Support – Mentorship, accelerators, and regulatory frameworks that enable scaling. Beyond these, long-term vision and adaptability separate fleeting trends from sustainable innovation. Ecosystem building isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s an ongoing process requiring collaboration, personalisation, and resilience. 🌍 As startup landscapes evolve, well-being, impact-driven growth, and strategic partnerships will define the future. 💡 Read more to discover what your region needs to become the next global startup hub #Innovation #Startups #EcosystemBuilding

🔥 How to Own the Room (Even When You’re About to Faceplant) 🔥 Pitching is brutal. You know your startup inside out, but when it’s time to sell it? Panic, dry mouth, and that one investor who just wants to watch you squirm. That’s why La French Tech London are organising The Power Breakfast – an exclusive event for #femalefounders! 📅 April 2nd | London | FREE What’s in it for you? ✔ Master investor meetings – with top lawyers from Hogan Lovells. ✔ Think fast on your feet – with West End pros. ✔ Crack the funding code – with Innovate UK. ✔ 1:1 time with investors – no chequebooks, just real insights. You don’t need to be French. You just need to be unstoppable. 🚀 Spots are limited – register now! https://lnkd.in/eDWZ3Kjn #WomenInTech #Startups #Funding

🚀 This Week in Maddymoney 💰 #TLDR: Here’s a quick look at some of the biggest deals in the UK startup ecosystem fueling innovation across AI, fintech, sustainability, and healthcare: 🔹 Openr raises £3M to streamline hospitality data management. 🔹 Mimo secures £6.6M + $125M embedded funding for SMB financial solutions. 🔹 YAi Digital lands £250K to enhance AI content quality. 🔹 Zero Point Motion emerges with £4M to revolutionize motion sensing. 🔹 UNA Watch gets £300K+ for its repairable sports watch. 🔹 Mixergy Ltd raises £12M for smart hot water solutions. 🔹 StimOxyGen secures £1.5M for a breakthrough cancer treatment. 🔹 ImmuONE receives £600K to replace animal testing. UK startups are driving the future! 🚀💡 #Startups #Investment #Tech #Innovation #Funding

🚀 GITEX AFRICA – The Largest Tech & Startup Show in Africa 🌍✨ GITEX AFRICA returns for its third edition in Marrakech, Morocco, from 14-16 April 2025, and we’re thrilled to be a key partner in this game-changing event! 🔥 Why you can’t miss it: 🎯 Unlock Big Tech opportunities driving Africa’s transformative growth 🚀 Pitch your startup innovations & attract top investors 🌍 Connect with global leaders shaping Africa’s digital future 💡 Gain insights from industry pioneers driving innovation 🔗 Seize the opportunity—get involved today: https://shorturl.at/kiZ8y #GITEXAFRICA2025 #GITEXAFRICA #GITEXAFRICANORTHSTAR #AI #Edutech #Agritech #FutureBankingAndFinance #Cloud #IoT #Cybersecurity #DigiHealth #Startup #Telco #Connectivity

🤖AI sovereignty: A startup’s competitive edge AI s#overeignty—control over AI data, models, and regulations—can be a major advantage. Startups that ensure full visibility over their AI supply chains build trust with customers, meet compliance standards, and mitigate risks. By prioritising sovereignty from the outset, companies enhance security, improve AI quality, and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. As demand for ethical, transparent AI grows, sovereignty isn’t just a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic asset. Filippo Sanesi “Between companies and providers, we will see a flow of knowledge between companies. Europe is in a global competitive market and I believe that that also makes the EU sovereign cloud important from a long term perspective.” Axel Hellström “We are a platform that offers various different setups, but our AI sovereign setup is really a unique selling point for us,” Maddyness, in partnership with OVHcloud #AISovereignty #TrustInAI #StartupGrowth #EthicalAI #AIRegulation