Startups
Gabi Steele, CEO of Preql: “Take bigger swings, you’ve already proven you can do this”
Gabi Steele is the Co-Founder and CEO of Preql, a data tool for creating and managing metrics without writing SQL. Here, she shares Preql's story so far.
Meet Garby, the garbage bin for businesses
Dutch-based PLAEX Technologies is using AI and IoT to improve waste management. We spoke to them at IFA about their smart bin, Garby.
Interview: Mohan Raj Ramadoss, Repair Circle
We spoke with Mohan Raj Ramadoss, Co-founder of Repair Circle, who told us about his desire to develop a repair culture in Berlin.
Dan Draper, CEO at CipherStash: “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s probably a no!”
In this interview, we speak to Dan Draper, Founder and CEO at CipherStash, a cybersecurity platform focused on data security and encryption technology.
Jon Christensen, CEO at Bidmii: “We pushed a product into a live production environment way too early, but the lesson we learned from this mistake was invaluable”
Jon Christensen is the CEO and co-founder of Bidmii, a ground-breaking platform in the home improvement industry. We spoke to him about his experience as part of our TakeOff interview series.
Interview: Patrick Knoedler, Sensfix
We spoke with Sensfix's VP of Business Development, Patrick Knoedler, at IFA 2023, who told us all about the Polish company's new AI-powered camera.
Patricia Thaine, Private AI: “When building something, only jump on waves if it fits your vision”
Patricia Thaine, Co-Founder & CEO of Private AI, is also a Computer Science PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto. Here's her interview with TechFinitive as part of our TakeOff series.
Rajiv Bhat, CEO of martini.ai: “The strength of your startup often lies in the team behind it”
We spoke to Rajiv Bhat, a physicist-turned-serial entrepreneur, who founded and is currently CEO of martini.ai.
Kevin Ludford, CEO of fumopay: “If you truly believe in your business, get going”
In this TakeOff interview, we speak to Kevin Ludford, Founder & CEO of fumopay, a payment solution built upon the principles of Open Banking.
Jonathan Newar, Captain Experiences: “My advice to entrepreneurs is to stick with it and double your timelines”
Jonathan Newar launched Captain Experiences, a consumer travel experiences platform, at the height of the pandemic. Here's his story.
Zach Bell, MyPlace: “The fake sharing economy that we were given is really just open marketplaces”
Zach Bell, Co-Founder of MyPlace, senses a shift in how people make their homes available for others to vacation in. In this interview, he shares how he arrived at that insight and talks about how it shaped his startup.
Craig Backs, CureCoach: “Outwork anybody you see as competition”
We speak to Dr Craig Backs, Founder of healthcare startup CureCoach, to learn about his mission to cure chronic disease by digging out its root causes.Â
Rachel Corn, GoPowerEV: “A significant contributor to climate change is fossil fuels, and one of the best solutions is electric vehicles”
In the second TakeOff interview with founders and early backers, we find out what powers Rachel Corn from GoPowerEV -- a startup developing electric vehicle charging solutions for apartments.
Radek Jezbera, Kilde: “You need to deliver a solution that’s ten times more effective than what’s currently on offer”
In the first of our TakeOff interview series, we speak with Radek Jezbera, Founder and CEO of Kilde, a Singapore-based startup. His advice? Prioritise your customers rather than your original plans.
5 accounting tips for new businesses
Managing finances can seem daunting. This piece outlines five accounting tips for anyone looking into starting a business (plus people who have already done so).
The 5 best accounting software options for startups
If there's one investment startups need to invest in, it's high-quality accounting software. We shortlist five options that newly formed companies should consider.
Top tech companies in Dublin
Dublin is recognised as one of Europe’s most attractive technology hubs. Here we highlight some of the top tech companies making their mark.
Top tech companies in Leeds
When it comes to housing tech companies, Leeds is one of the strongest cities in England. Here, we profile six great startups and more established businesses that are doing great things.