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“Europe can’t afford to be left behind. With its current regulation-heavy approach, it’s at a risk of doing just that. Perhaps, to some degree, AI is the canary in the coalmine with regards to the EU’s propensity to regulate." It’s been amazing to help Serhiy Tokarev, Co-Founder and General Partner at Roosh, bring his thoughts to the team over at Barron's. Serhiy talked about how necessity drives innovation—and how Ukraine's unique position at the cutting edge of AI could serve as a blueprint for countries looking to stay competitive globally. Read the full piece in the comments to learn more about how Ukraine is paving the way for a more agile, tech-driven future, even amidst geopolitical uncertainty. 👇

It was fantastic to work with Outward VC recently to announce the first close of £51m for its second fund, backed by the British Business Bank, via Sifted. Outward VC cofounder Kevin Chong sat down with Tom Matsuda to explain how the London-based firm sidestepped the fintech funding slowdown by focusing on fintechs with crossover appeal. Kevin said: “Just look at the 21 companies in our portfolio–it doesn’t look like the fintech portfolio you’ll find with other fintech funds out there.” The fund was also covered by Axios, EU-Startups, Finextra, Tech Funding News and Tech.eu, to name just a few. Read the full exclusive in the comments section below.

The “anti-woke” movement has corporate America’s DEI programmes in its sights, and amid the crescendoing debate, businesses are coming under political pressure to roll back DEI initiatives. Nara placed OneTech CEO Emma Joy Obanye in the Financial Times to talk about the impact - or lack thereof - of right-wing activism on corporations. The types of initiatives that have been pushed back weren’t effective in the first place; and as Emma explained, “we’re seeing which companies have just paid lip service to these real issues”. In the face of increasing DEI criticism, it’s more important than ever for businesses to foster an inclusive environment using effective strategies. Read more about the DEI debate in the US at the link in the comments 👇

Nara recently announced in TNW that SportAI, the sport tech company using AI to analyse and help improve sports technique, has raised a $1.8M seed round. “Through a combination of machine learning and computer vision, the system interprets the biomechanical data. Insights are then delivered straight to users. The approach removes the need for manual tagging and specific hardware. Consequently, SportAI can cut the costs of advanced analytics.” This round was led by Skyfall Ventures, with participation from Dekel Valtzer (ex-pro tennis player and AI startup founder), Sverre Munck (ex-EVP at Schibsted) and Norwegian pension fund MP PENSJON PK. Magnus Carlsen, the highest-ranked chess player of all time, is a SportAI advisor and investor in their pre-seed round. Read the article here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dhTuvKxN 

“Everything starts by getting the right data.” We're proud to share that Karolina Löfqvist, CEO and Founder of hormona was invited to appear on BBC News earlier this week! Karolina shared insights with Sally Bundock on hormonal health in the workplace, and how Hormona is leading the way in giving women the tools to better understand their hormonal health. Watch the full interview below to learn more about Hormona’s mission and why hormonal health – historically underfunded and under researched – is a pressing concern that demands action.

OneTech CEO and Co-Founder Emma Joy Obanye was up early for an interview on Bloomberg News’ Daybreak Europe programme to discuss diversity and the future of tech 💻 Emma focused on the need for accountability at all levels in the tech industry, which is crucial for fostering diversity and inclusion in organisations. In a sector that’s rapidly evolving, it’s essential to give underrepresented groups the necessary support to thrive, ensuring equity throughout an organisation. As Emma pointed out, the work doesn’t stop with policy—it's about creating an ecosystem where innovation and inclusivity go hand in hand. Her leadership is a testament to the transformative power of a more diverse and equitable tech landscape. Learn more about Emma's vision for the future of tech at the link in the comments 👇

Proud to share this impactful story from Daily Express featuring hormona co-founder Karolina Löfqvist. After years of misdiagnosis and frustration, Karolina's journey with hormone imbalance led her to create Hormona - an app designed to help women understand and manage their hormonal health. Read the full article below to learn more about Karolina's journey and Hormona's innovative approach to women's health. https://lnkd.in/di4BcPMR