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💡 Turing Fest Recap: Highlights and Insights Last week, David Bell and James Plender from Bellrock Technology Ltd attended Turing Fest, an incredible event filled with inspiring talks and invaluable networking opportunities. Here are some highlights from the sessions attended: A Product Playbook to Building a Unicorn Speaker: Megan Caywood Cooper Key Takeaway: Megan's experiences at Xero, Barclays, and Starling underscore the importance of maintaining product focus and creating products that people love. Scale Hard or Go Home: 14 Years of Mistakes and Learnings on the Journey to CTO Speaker: Andrew Phillips, CTO of Skyscanner Key Takeaway: Andrew's candid discussion about the evolution of Skyscanner's culture, policies, and approaches through various growth stages provided invaluable lessons on scaling a business. From Scotland to Silicon Valley: Raising $100m, Building a Global SaaS Business, and Learning Speaker: Finbarr Taylor, Strathclyde University Alumni Key Takeaway: Finbarr’s journey from student to Silicon Valley entrepreneur highlighted the importance of resilience and adaptability in building a global SaaS business. Distilling Small Language Models for Enterprise Speaker: Iain Mackie, CEO of Malted AI Key Takeaway: Iain’s journey in using small language models to win the Amazon Alexa prize and founding a company to deliver these models at scale was particularly inspiring for AI enthusiasts. Networking and Connections: We had the pleasure of meeting amazing individuals from Panintelligence, Cathcart Technology, Skyscanner, Pendo.io, Intara, and more. The discussions on AI, tech, and product development were insightful and productive, and we’re excited to apply these new ideas and connections to our work at Bellrock Technology. Turing Fest was an incredible event, and we’re already looking forward to next year! #TuringFest #TechConference #AI #ProductDevelopment #Networking #BellrockTechnology #Build #Grow #Learn

Talk about being in good company 👀

Now that the cat is out of the bag and Turing Fest fans are gearing up to catch the brilliant April Dunford on the Turing Fest stage this year, we’ve pulled a talk from the archives to give you an idea of what to expect from the Positioning Expert at Turing Fest 2024. 🔥 Last year, April came to Edinburgh to deliver this keynote entitled “Positioning to Unlock Growth in Noisy Markets” and attendees went away from the talk completely rethinking their positioning strategy with a new appreciation for the craft. And it’s not difficult to understand why she had such an impact: April is the world’s leading expert on product positioning and a consultant and author, helping companies make complicated products easy for customers to understand and love. Resulting in PHENOMENAL growth for businesses!📈 ℹ️April spent 25 years as a VP of Marketing at a series of fast-growing technology companies and has worked with hundreds of companies as a consultant, including market leaders like Google, Epic Games, Postman, Docebo, and others. 📙She is also the author of the best-selling book on positioning, Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get it, Buy it, Love it, and a new book Sales Pitch: How to Craft a Story to Stand Out and Win If you’d like to be a better marketer in just 30 minutes WATCH “Positioning to Unlock Growth in Noisy Markets with April Dunford” 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q02qf71Q0 #fromthearchives #positioning #product #techevent

You’ve heard us talking about #𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, #𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄, #𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱, but what does it all mean? Let's break it down: Turing Fest creates the ultimate crossroads in #tech by welcoming speakers to deliver talks across three specially-curated, cross-functional tracks: BUILD, GROW and LEAD. What are those?! 🧱BUILD: Tailored for Software Engineers, Product Managers, and everyone who drives the core value of the business, from design to data science to hardware engineering. 📈GROW: Perfect for those on the customer-facing side of tech, including marketing, growth, sales, and customer success. 💪LEAD: Designed for founders, executives, and anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills. We build the tracks and founders and leaders in 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 converge on Edinburgh each year to network, learn from the best, and create game-changing tech. To quote John Cutler of The Beautiful Mess: “I’ve always dreamed about conferences that would bring different skillsets into one place. I see what we do as inherently collaborative and cross-functional, yet the conferences that exist tend to have only one function. Turing Fest actually succeeds in bringing those skillsets together seamlessly.” Damn straight. 😎 Follow the link to discover more and make Turing Fest your not-to-be-missed tech conference this Summer 👉https://hubs.ly/Q02xY4HL0 #TuringFest #Tech #techevent

We’re continuing our “She Leads Deep Tech” series with Naja von Schmude, co-founder and CTO of Peregrine.ai, Intel Ignite Europe batch 2 alumni 👩💻 🚀 Naja has evolved as a founder and CTO. When Peregrine was in its earlier stages she would code all day, but now she manages a team of 20. Part of her growth as a founder is to consciously delegate responsibilities to her team, and to focus on what is important for the company. How have you grown in your role as a founder? Let us know in the comments! #IntelIgnite #IamIntel #SheLeadsDeepTech #DeepTechFounders

Celebrate International Left-Handers Day with us! . Did you know that many tech pioneers who revolutionized our digital world were left-handed? From Alan Turing, the father of computer science, to Steve Jobs, the visionary leader behind Apple. These southpaws have left an incredible mark, and their unique perspectives shaped the world we live in today. . Who’s your favorite? Share your thoughts below. . #Arise #ArisebyINFINITAS #lefthanded #techlegends #internationallefthandersday 

Hello #connections, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of Labster, a hackathon project I've been deeply involved in and proud to bring to life. Labster is a cutting-edge platform designed to transform the landscape of science education through immersive virtual laboratories. What is Labster? Labster harnesses the power of generative AI and AWS's PartyRock technology to create interactive and engaging virtual lab experiences. From biology to chemistry to physics, Labster offers a wide range of simulations that allow students to explore complex scientific concepts in a hands-on, risk-free environment. How Does Labster Work? Using Labster, students can conduct experiments, analyze data, and solve real-world scientific problems—all from the comfort of their own devices. With realistic simulations and interactive scenarios, Labster brings science to life in ways that traditional textbooks and lectures simply can't match. Blog link: https://lnkd.in/dTfim_y2 #VirtualLab #AWS #PartyRock

Hey peeps! Are you from Tesla, Google, DeepMind, OpenAI or Y-combinator... (you get the drift). If you are, listen up! 👂👂👂 We're piecing together London's most badass 24 hour AI Hackathon, that makes Silicon Valley look like a 7th grade science fair. 🌋   We already have 20 geniuses on board from the companies mentioned above, and only 10 more spots left. 🎟️ The hackathon is free, but is as exclusive as Hogwarts. If your coding experience isn’t magical the gates are closed. 🧙♂️ Interested? You know what to do ➡️ https://lu.ma/19kx1dka 💸 Got Money? We'll Take It. 💸 Think your company's got what it takes to sponsor this nuclear reactor of brainpower? Slide into my DMs.

🌟 Honoring Alan Kay, a visionary in the world of computer science and recipient of the A.M. Turing Award in 2003! 🌟 Alan Kay's insights remind us of the profound impact of the IT industry, not just on technology but on shaping the future of our planet. It's more than innovation; it's a responsibility to harness technology for a better world. Let's celebrate the transformative power of technology and its potential to create positive change globally. 🌍💻 #AlanKay #Innovation #TechnologyForGood

#GenQHackathon - know before you go ✅ We can't wait for the GenQ Quantum Computing Hackathon in Calgary to start! Here you can find essential details that will help you getting ready for the 48 hours of ideation, prototyping, and innvoation. 📍 Location: The GenQ Quantum Computing Hackathon takes place at Platform Calgary, 407 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2K7. Please note that the C-Trains along 7th Avenue are part of the Free Fare Zone, so no ticket is needed for trips within that area. 👋 Team matching: Studies consistently show that diverse teams perform best when it comes to analyzing problems and making informed decisions. We encourage participants to form teams with a mix of skills and backgrounds. If you are new to hackathons or still looking for teammates, we will help match you with others based on your skills, experience, and goals. 🏆 Hackathon prizes: Beyond tech prizes such as smartphones and drones, winning teams have the chance to take their quantum use cases further. Selected teams will be invited to a boot camp to develop their use cases further and receive additional support from QAI Ventures, industry partners, and mentors. After the boot camp, the teams can apply for the first batch of the accelerator program in Canada, a unique program tailored to support entrepreneurs and innovators through investments, coaching, network opportunities, and premium access to cutting-edge technology. 💤 Sleep: Starting well-rested is crucial for maintaining your energy throughout the GenQ Quantum Computing Hackathon. We have set up rest areas so you can recharge with naps when needed. 🔗 Get all the hackathon details here: https://lnkd.in/gTXpRyij #hackathon #quantum #quantumcomputing #quantumtech #collaboration #innovation #techinnovation