Funding the future: how do we support and finance the businesses shaping our planet?
Tech Talks11 Tammi 2022

Funding the future: how do we support and finance the businesses shaping our planet?

We continue our focus on sustainable technology as we start 2022. This week the question of finances and supporting the growth of scale ups in this space. Tom McGillycuddy, cofounder of Circa5000 talks about their investment platforms, before we head to Lisbon to chat to Impossible's CEO Kwame Ferreira. Last week was CES in Vegas. Val Vacante (Merkle) joined a panel in the Arizona desert, we ask her how this year's show compared to previous editions.

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The Decision That Ended AI Hype: Why This Founder Only Focuses on Measurable ROI

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From CEO to 'Beckie': How Beckie Taylor Hit Reset To Find Her Voice in Tech

From CEO to 'Beckie': How Beckie Taylor Hit Reset To Find Her Voice in Tech

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Debt, Stigma, and the Funding Gap Holding UK SMEs Back

Debt, Stigma, and the Funding Gap Holding UK SMEs Back

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The App That Can End Fake Profiles And Revenge Porn

The App That Can End Fake Profiles And Revenge Porn

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Roblox, Regulation, and Why Kids Are Still Lying About Their Age

Roblox, Regulation, and Why Kids Are Still Lying About Their Age

The internet wasn't built for kids, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't be an environment they thrive in. Kate O'Loughlin, CEO of Super Awesome, explains how platforms must adapt to the next generation, ...

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How Did Lissele Spot a Gap to Serve the Underserved Global Market, Aged Just 23?

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Beyond Paychecks: Gen Z's Unprecedented Power to Redefine Corporate Values

Beyond Paychecks: Gen Z's Unprecedented Power to Redefine Corporate Values

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Cybersecurity is the Most Challenging Obstacle: The SDV Race Between Safety and Speed.

Cybersecurity is the Most Challenging Obstacle: The SDV Race Between Safety and Speed.

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