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👀 Taking a look at our penultimate #GlobalTalentVisa Success Story! Today we’re spotlighting Anurag Singh, a #ArtificialIntelligence expert who joined our visa programme in 2020. 📍 Current role: Chief Commercial - EMEA at Scry AI 🧠 Previous experience: Chief Product Officer & Business Head - Data Marketplace Platform at TONOMUS 🌐 Specialist sector: Artifical Intelligence & Enterprise Applications 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “The UK had the ideal mix of a startup focused economy and a mature, democratic, safe and accepting society.” 🇬🇧 Do you have any advice for applicants looking to join the visa programme? "The Tech Nation Visa is one of the most advanced Visa programs anywhere in the world. I could argue it is the best run exceptional talent program globally. Its benefits are simply unmatched. If you are a technologist or even a business background individual working in tech and startups I would seriously consider applying for the Visa. One hat tip while doing so: You can easily do it yourself without needing an immigration advisor." Check out Anurag’s story and what made him a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious to learn about your potential as an expert in #ArtificialIntelligence and #EnterpriseApplications, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts. #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa

✒️ Taking a look at our #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! Today we’re spotlighting Uche Mukolo, a #EdTech and #Healthtech expert who joined our visa programme in 2022. 📍 Most recent role: Frontend Engineer at uMed 🧠 Previous experience: Frontend Engineer at Coursera ⚙️ Specialist sector: Education and Health Technology 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “I chose the UK for its vibrant tech ecosystem, diverse opportunities, and progressive policies supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, providing an ideal environment for advancing my career in frontend development and product management.” 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? "The biggest highlight of my UK experience has been the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and inclusive tech community, fostering personal growth and professional development while exploring the rich cultural diversity and vibrant city life in some parts of the UK. Professionally, I've had the privilege to contribute to impactful projects such as uMed's platform for life science clinical and medical teams, revolutionising the recruitment of patients into studies and accelerating evidence-building processes. This experience has not only broadened my skill set but has also deepened my understanding of the intersection between technology and healthcare, reaffirming my commitment to driving positive change in the industry." Check out Uche’s story and what made her a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential in either the education or health tech industry, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts. #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa

📣 Announcing Airwallex as a Supporting Partner for our #FutureFifty Programme! 🌍 Airwallex is a financial platform that takes the friction out of global payments and financial operations, empowering over 100,000 businesses of all sizes to unlock new opportunities and grow beyond borders. ⚡️Airwallex will be partnering on our #FutureFifty Programme which returns with a second cohort launching in September this year. 🚀 Long recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious growth programmes, the Future Fifty represents the largest network of pre-IPO companies in the country and focuses on themes of access, growth, and well-being; providing founders with the contacts, tools, and resources needed to remove barriers to growth and become household names. 🎪 Positioned to help businesses scale beyond borders, Airwallex is also supporting our inaugural Future Fifty Forum in September, an event which aims to inform and inspire those responsible for founding and leading some of the next biggest and most exciting brands emerging in UK tech. ➡️ Check out Airwallex - airwallex.com/uk/ ➡️ Find out more about the Future Fifty - https://lnkd.in/d-Rdp3j Natalie Williams | David Beach 🏖 | Stephanie Wasserman | Jillian Goh | Puja DeGamia | Rob McManus | Carolyn Dawson | Ellie Steel | Johnny M. #Partnerships #WeAreTechNation #FutureFifty #Airwallex

⚙️ Taking a look at our #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! Today we’re spotlighting Vinay Muttineni, a #Fintech expert who joined our visa programme in 2023. 📍 Current role: Senior Product Manager at TrueLayer 🧠 Previous experience: Senior Software Engineer (Advanced Risk Detection) at eBay 🔋 Specialist sector: FinTech 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “I came here for my MBA at London Business School and immediately after that joined TrueLayer – an exciting startup in the Open Banking space. UK is a leader in the FinTech space and I appreciate the opportunity to have an outsized impact on the way people pay through innovative companies like TrueLayer.” 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? "I loved how the country came together in response to COVID – from mutual aid groups that sprung up organically to organized large scale vaccination efforts. I got to play a tiny role in this, starting as a hospital volunteer at St Mary’s hospital in London, went on to volunteer as a vaccinator with St. John Ambulance and most recently have been volunteering as an Emergency Ambulance Crew with them. Truly appreciate the volunteer culture here." Check out Vinay’s story and what made him a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential as an expert in FinTech, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts. #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa

🚨 It's your final call to apply for the #Creo Programme, with applications closing on Monday at 9am! ♿ Creo, in partnership with @Motability Operations, is the UK's first springboard programme for disabled #founders and #entrepreneurs innovating around #disability. 🤝 This programme exists to amplify and connect disabled #founders and #entrepreneurs innovating around disability. It comprises industry expert-led #workshops and content, peer-to-peer #support, and #coaching sessions. 📑 Applications close on 19th August at 9am, so if you are thinking of applying or in the process of doing so, be sure not to miss out on this first of its kind programme by sending off your application soon! ⬇️ Click the link below to complete your application, or message Programme Lead @Chantelle Young to find out more. https://lnkd.in/ep5-AEzb Motability Operations Ltd | HSBC Innovation Banking | Founders Forum Group Chantelle Young | Deanna Emeny #Creo #WeAreTechNation #TechNation #Startups #Founders #InnovationForAll #Innovation

📑Taking a look at our #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! Today we’re spotlighting Kai Ding, a #EdTech and #AI expert who joined our visa programme in 2023. 📍 Current role: Product Strategy at Preply 🧠 Previous experience: National Strategy and Planning Manager at Uber 🌐 Specialist sector: Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “It may sound crazy but I have never visited the UK before I moved here! What helped me make the decision is a graduate school alum from UCB who was a Global Talent Ambassador. I learned that UK tech was growing very strong, with an amazing diverse culture and an openness for talent you won’t see much elsewhere (GTV is a testimony). So I took the leap of faith and couldn’t be happier with the decision.” 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? "Professionally, I joined Preply which is an Edtech startup that recently raised a $100m Series C. For the few months since I started, we’ve added probably over 100-200 employees. More exciting to me is the potential for new technologies such as AI to empower language learning. It is close to my heart, because I always consider myself a global citizen and I’m raising a 2-year old to be bilingual (at least). Personally, I am so positively amazed by the diversity in London, and there’s no cultural barrier whatsoever. It’s also an amazing city to raise a family, with all the parks and amazing museums to explore." Check out Kai’s story and what made him a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential as an expert in #EdTech and #AI, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa

🚢 Taking a look at our #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! Today we’re spotlighting Vasudev M., a #InsurTech expert who joined our visa programme in 2023. 📍 Current role: Staff Data Engineer at Admiral Group Plc 🧠 Previous experience: Lead Data Engineer at Accenture 🛡️ Specialist sector: Insurance Technology 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “I chose the UK as the next stage of my career due to a combination of factors. Following my initial visit for a conference in 2019, I was inspired by the vibrant tech landscape and diverse opportunities present within the country. Engaging with tech leaders across various industries during the conference ignited a keen interest in contributing to the UK’s tech sector. Additionally, my involvement in freelance projects for UK-based clients provided valuable insights into the market dynamics and innovation potential. Furthermore, I am drawn to the UK’s emphasis on work-life balance and commitment to diversity, factors that align with my professional values. By leveraging the latest technology trends and fostering industry growth, I aim to contribute to the advancement of the tech sector in the UK while concurrently expanding my knowledge and expertise in this dynamic environment.” 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? "One of the most significant achievements during my time in the UK has been my direct involvement in optimising Admiral's cloud spending, resulting in a substantial 10% reduction in the total cost of ownership over the past six months." Check out Vasudev’s story and what made him a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential as an expert in #InsurTech, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa

👀 Looking to raise Series B investment? You’ve built an exceptional team but now you’re looking to take the next big step. Navigating this can prove difficult without having the right knowledge, connections, and skill set to take your business from strength to strength. So, where do you look next? 🚀 Tech Nation have just relaunched Upscale, a high-impact, three-month programme. Back by popular demand, it will cater to ambitious founders and their leadership teams at a critical juncture in their startup lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on preparing for a Series B investment in today’s challenging fundraising environment. Returning for its ninth iteration, the programme has seen recognisable success stories emerge as alumni, Monzo Bank and Depop just to name a few. Fancy joining them? For more details, reach out to Johnny M. or visit https://lnkd.in/g8_4X8V  👀 Applications for the programme close 9th September. #WeAreTechNation #FoundersForum #WhereTheFutureUnfolds #tech #entrepreneurs #founders #scaleup #seriesB #funding

Great to see the return of Tech Nation’s Upscale programme for 2024 - a gamechanger for early-stage UK tech businesses as they look to scale up 🚀 Securing Series B funding, especially in such a competitive landscape, can be daunting and proves difficult for many businesses. The Upscale programme puts strong emphasis on preparing to reach this milestone - helping to put the cohort on the front foot with support, workshops and access to a huge network of leaders and entrepreneurs. By leveraging the resources and support systems put in place, the three month programme will ensure that founders and their leadership teams are ready for rapid expansion and growth. Become the UK’s next success story & join the likes of Monzo Bank, Improbable, Curve, Cleo, Elvie, Beamery, Signal AI, Depop, Bloom & Wild and many more as Upscale alumni. Share this with your network and apply here  - https://lnkd.in/e-iqcNUV (Applications close on 9th September)

⚠️ Applications for #Creo close soon - 19th August at 9am! There's just one week left to complete your application for the UK's first springboard programme for disabled founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability. In case you need reminding, here's what's in store on the programme: 🗣️ #Exchange with a lifelong community of alumni for #skill-sharing, #discussion and #support. 💡 #Upskill with access to knowledge and skills that will help you take your company to the next level. 🛠️ #Build relationships with larger corporates and the #disability, #neurodiversity, and tech founder ecosystem. 🧠 #Learn as you hear from industry experts and #TechNationAlumni who have lived experience of foundership. 🌱 #Grow with the support to understand, demystify and access venture capital and angel #investors. 🤝🏽 #Connect by building deep and valuable connections and leverage peer-to-peer support within your cohort. ⏰ But there isn't long left to apply! The deadline for all applications is 19th August at 9am. Make the most of this opportunity and take your business further, with the support and expertise that you need to scale. If you need more info, click the link below or message Programme Lead Chantelle Young who'll be happy to help! Apply today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ep5-AEzb Motability Operations Ltd | HSBC Innovation Banking | Chantelle Young | Deanna Emeny #Creo #WeAreTechNation #TechNation #Startups #Founders #InnovationForAll #Innovation