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The geopolitics of semiconductors, Robin Saxby, former CEO of Arm 34:39

1d ago34:39

34:39

Robin Saxby, former chief executive officer and chairman of Arm, discusses the history of his old company, the ever-changing complexities of how geopolitics impacts business and the urgent need for common sense among the world’s politicians to take a global approach to our largest problems. Saxby became Arm’s first CEO in 1991 and oversaw its rise …

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The journey for EVs is just getting started, Robin Heap, Zest 35:07

9d ago35:07

35:07

Robin Heap, founder and CEO of Zest, discusses how the cultural perception of electric vehicles has radically changed over the years, the massive growth in the UK electric car market and why the road to full electrification requires a great deal more effort from automotive firms, policymakers and consumers. Zest is company specialising in electric …

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Europe’s place in the global tech sector, Michelle Robson, Odyssey Ventures 31:01

16d ago31:01

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Michelle Robson, founding partner at Odyssey Ventures, discusses her journey from chemical engineering grad to launching a venture capital firm, the qualities she looks for in a founder seeking investment and Europe’s place in a tech landscape dominated by Silicon Valley. Odyssey Ventures is a venture capital group based in London and San Francisco…

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The exciting future of space exploration, Tim Peake, astronaut 31:43

23d ago31:43

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Tim Peake, British astronaut, discusses his experience on his mission on the International Space Station, how modern space exploration is changing with the advent of private companies like SpaceX and why humanity is only scratching the surface of the scientific value that can come from in-orbit experimentation. A British European Space Agency astro…

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Creating a digital government – Tech Secretary Peter Kyle 30:22

30d ago30:22

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Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, discusses the enormous challenge of transforming government services for the automated digital age, how the government plans to create millions of skilled AI workers and Labour’s hands on approach to the tech sector. Kyle was given the reins of the Tech Depart…

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Preparing for a new era of warfare, Gary Waterfall, Air Vice Marshal 32:29

1M ago32:29

32:29

Air Vice Marshal Gary Waterfall, a retired senior officer of the Royal Air Force, discusses the desperate need to ensure domestic defence is able to keep up with the advancements of technology, the surprising parallels of a career in the military and a career as an entrepreneur and the historical links between the military and the development of te…

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Ignoring the sceptics, Ahti Heinla, CEO, Starship Technologies 28:06

1M ago28:06

28:06

Ahti Heinla, CEO of Starship Technologies and one of the original creators of Skype discusses the surprising truth behind Estonia’s digital transformation over the past three decades, the massive and enduring impact of Skype and why whether its video calls or delivery robots, his businesses have always been the target of sceptics. Heinla helped cre…

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The UK doesn’t have to be Silicon Valley – Elena Pantazi, partner, Northzone 32:29

2M ago32:29

32:29

Elena Pantazi, a partner at Northzone, discusses the challenges founders have managing startups in a fluctuating industry, why the UK might not need to compare itself to Silicon Valley and how VCs can unfortunately treat male founders very differently to women. Northzone is a multi-stage venture capital fund based in London. It has backed some of E…

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Balancing regulation and innovation, Jessica Lennard, chief strategy officer, CMA 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

Jessica Lennard, chief strategy officer at the CMA, discusses how the regulator has to balance its work with the world’s largest tech companies with the vast startup market, how the CMA’s competition regulation is evolving to suit innovation and why the wider regulatory regime as a whole is changing in the era of the modern industrial strategy. The…

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Underinvestment in defence has left the UK vulnerable, Tanya Suarez, CEO, IoT Tribe 31:18

2M ago31:18

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Tanya Suarez, chief executive of IoT Tribe and head of the JANUS consortium, discusses why UK defence underinvestment has left the country vulnerable, the rising danger from international actors and the surprisingly thriving startup ecosystem in the defence tech sector. IoT Tribe is an accelerator group that was appointed by the government’s Defenc…

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Solving the greatest problem holding back UK tech – Ed Bussey, CEO, Oxford Science Enterprises 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

Ed Bussey, CEO of Oxford Science Enterprises, discusses why time is running out to solve British tech’s scaleup funding gap, why the potential for the UK tech industry is so much greater than its current performance and an out-there idea to improve the competitiveness of the London public markets. Oxford Science Enterprises is a venture capital fir…

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How financial services changed after the crash – Virraj Jatania, CEO, Pockit 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

Virraj Jatania, co-founder and chief executive of Pockit, discusses how the culture of financial services has changed since the 2008 crisis, why mergers and acquisitions have become an attractive option for fintechs and the trouble with push payment fraud regulations. Pockit is a London-based fintech that acts as a digital banking alternative targe…

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The road ahead for UK investors – Sam Nasrolahi, principal, InMotion Ventures 26:53

3M ago26:53

26:53

Sam Nasrolahi, principal at InMotion Ventures, discusses the difference between corporate investment arms and standard venture capital, why UK companies often don’t scale up in Britain and the impact of the turbulent tariff policies in the United States. InMotion Ventures is the investment arm of British automotive group Jaguar Land Rover. Nasrolah…

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The phenomenal opportunity investors are missing – Sharon Vosmek, CEO, Astia 32:58

3M ago32:58

32:58

Sharon Vosmek, chief executive and managing partner of Astia, discusses why backing female founders isn't just morally right, but also financial prudent, why not all definitions of women-led startups are equal and the danger of 'fomo' in investing. Astia is an inclusive venture capital group that seeks to address the vast and stagnant gap in fundin…

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Employee mental health is not an afterthought – Steve Peralta, co-founder, Unmind 31:05

3M ago31:05

31:05

Steve Peralta, co-founder of Unmind, discusses the problem with the majority of corporate mental health programmes, why the world of work so often leads to deteriorating mental health, and how psychology-backed tech platforms can help. Unmind is workplace wellbeing platform that partners with brands to offer employee mental health support. Peralta …

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Driving towards autonomous vehicles – David Keene, CEO, Aurrigo 34:38

4M ago34:38

34:38

David Keene, CEO of Aurrigo, discusses how autonomous driving will progress in the UK, how a chance encounter pivoted his company’s entire market and the journey of turning grant funding into an initial public offering. Aurrigo is an autonomous driving company that specialises in vehicles for the aviation industry, including self-driving baggage ca…

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Slowly bringing the NHS into the future – Jing Ouyang, co-founder, Patchwork Health 33:18

4M ago33:18

33:18

Jing Ouyang, co-founder and chief growth officer of Patchwork Health discusses the political pressure on health services to streamline operations, the difficulty in digitising NHS clinics and leaving a career as a medical doctor to launch a tech startup. Patchwork Health is a digital platform for clinics to manage day-to-day operations, organise wo…

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The long road ahead for British AI – Jonathan Berry, former AI minister 32:23

4M ago32:23

32:23

Jonathan Berry, Viscount Camrose and former Conservative AI minister, discusses how artificial intelligence policy has changed with the Labour government, why the work it must do is difficult but necessary and why clarity on AI regulation is vital for businesses. Berry is a hereditary peer in the House of Lords and served as the minister responsibl…

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Democratising access to youth mental health – Manjul Rathee, CEO, BfB Labs 32:19

4M ago32:19

32:19

Manjul Rathee, co-founder and CEO of BfB Labs, discusses the importance of providing broad access to mental health services to as many young people, the value of maintaining commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and how the success of Adolescence has highlighted the anxieties families have around how children access the internet. BfB Labs …

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The crushing disappointment of the collapse of tech ideals – Chris Anderson, TED 30:53

4M ago30:53

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Chris Anderson, head of TED, discusses why the collapse of the ideals of the tech industry over the last 15 years, embodied by the behaviour Elon Musk, represents a crushing disappointment. Anderson took over TED – which hosts viral talks at its conferences – from its founder Richard Saul Wurman in 2000. He turned the business into a non-profit and…

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Managing a startup and a family – Louise Webster, Beyond the School Run, founder 30:56

5M ago30:56

30:56

Louise Webster, founder of Beyond the School Run, discusses the challenges of balancing parenthood with launching a business, why parents need to be given resources and support to ensure they can thrive as entrepreneurs and how Covid radically reshaped the world of work for the better. Beyond the School Run is a network for parent entrepreneurs off…

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Catching UK tech up with the States – Tej Kohli, investor and philanthropist 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

Tej Kohli, billionaire investor and philanthropist, discusses why he's most excited by the future of esports, biotech and artificial general intelligence, how the UK lacks the collaborative culture between academia and business seen in the US and why Elon Musk should stick to tech and avoid unelected government work. Kohli is the founder of the inv…

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Open source in a capitalist world – Martin Woodward, VP, Github 30:59

5M ago30:59

30:59

Martin Woodward, vice president of developer relations at Github, discusses how the benefits of open source culture still exist in a hyper-capitalist society, but tech has moved away from the idealism of early open source, what the future of software development might look like and way coders don't necessarily have to be afraid that AI will take th…

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Standardising artificial intelligence – Susan Taylor Martin, CEO, BSI 32:36

5M ago32:36

32:36

Susan Taylor Martin, CEO of the British Standards Institution, discusses the need to offer businesses meaningful standards of how to use AI ahead of any binding legislation and the unenviable challenge of coordinating AI regulation across international borders and changing administrations. The British Standards Institution (BSI) is a more than a ce…

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The time has come to modernise lending – Michelle He, Abound 29:48

6M ago29:48

29:48

Michelle He, co-founder and COO of London-based fintech Abound, discusses how companies like hers are modernising the lending industry, why the UK is the best place in the world for an Open Banking startup and why the future has room for fintechs and traditional finance. Abound provides credit products to underserved communities, those without stro…

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The rise of the AI audit – Vidya Peters, CEO, DataSnipper 28:59

6M ago28:59

28:59

Vidya Peters, CEO of DataSnipper, discusses how artificial intelligence is changing the age-old profession of auditing, why it's good to be sceptical of grand government announcements, but there is genuine excitement around Labour's AI plans and why European founders should look beyond their borders when fundraising. DataSnipper provides audit and …

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The critical future of Britain’s data centres - Dawn Childs, Pure Data Centres Group 29:42

6M ago29:42

29:42

Dame Dawn Childs, CEO of Pure Data Centres Group, discusses the significance of the government’s decision to designate data centres as critical national infrastructure, the potential for the green energy transition to be supported, not hindered, by the power demands of AI and why Britain needs more engineers. Pure Data Centres Group designs, builds…

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Do tech firms really need more masculinity? - Viv Paxinos, AllBright CEO 29:19

6M ago29:19

29:19

DEI is under attack. US President Donald Trump has begun a crusade to strip diversity policies from government institutions, while senior tech leaders like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg have called for workplaces to become ‘more masculine’ despite the fact that the social media giant’s workforce is already male-dominated. Is now really the time to tear up…

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Should the UK import AI from abroad? - Brian Mullins, CEO, Mind Foundry 27:28

7M ago27:28

27:28

Brian Mullins, CEO of AI firm Mind Foundry, looks at the ethics of using AI, from how the technology should be used with precision in high-risk scenarios, as well as the economic implications of the US dominance of the industry. Oxford-based Mind Foundry was setup to create AI responsibly from trusted scientific principles, aligning AI with human v…

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Could the UK lead the world in quantum computing? - Dr Chris Ballance, founder, Oxford Ionics 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

Dr Chris Ballance, founder and CEO of Oxford Ionics, discusses how the UK has the chance to build a competitive edge in the development of quantum computing, and shares how his love of experimentation dates back to his early escapades as a pupil at school. Founded in 2019, Oxford Ionics raised £30m in a Series A funding round in 2023. In September,…

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How UK tech could benefit from Chinese capital – Mark Pearson, Fuel Ventures 38:19

7M ago38:19

38:19

Mark Pearson, founder and managing partner of Fuel Ventures, discusses how working as a chef under Gordon Ramsay led him to life as an entrepreneur, why Chinese capital presents a massive opportunity for British innovation and why after a few tough years, optimism has returned to the UK tech industry. Fuel Ventures is a London-based technology inve…

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Challenger banking is just getting started – Bianca Zwart, Bunq 27:36

8M ago27:36

27:36

Bianca Zwart, chief strategy officer at Bunq, discusses the massive issue of fraud, how Brexit has affected the company's UK operations and the exciting future of the banking sector. Bunq is a challenger bank founded in 2012. Zwart joined the firm in 2016 and worked across a handful of roles before leaving to become an entrepreneur. After founding …

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Big Tech ditched its roots as a force for good – Shelley Taylor, founder, trellyz 27:15

8M ago27:15

27:15

Shelley Taylor, founder of trellyz and RefAid, discusses how coming to the UK from Silicon Valley helped her understand the 'big picture problems', how Big Tech has moved away from its roots as a force for good, and the need for non-profits to think like businesses. Taylor works with governments and their non-profit partners to provide more efficie…

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Fintech must focus on finance as well as tech – Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, former CEO, Virgin Money 30:49

8M ago30:49

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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, former CEO of Virgin Money, discusses transitioning from running a major financial institution to founding a startup, working with Sir Richard Branson and why in fintech, there's too much emphasis on tech over finance. Gadhia has held numerous prominent roles throughout her career, including CEO of Salesforce, retail managin…

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Why more unicorns shouldn't be Britain's end goal – Suranga Chandratillake, general partner, Balderton Capital 32:09

9M ago32:09

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Suranga Chandratillake, general partner at Balderton Capital, discusses why narratives about the UK underperforming in funding compared with the giants in the US might not be fair, why more unicorns shouldn't necessarily be considered the main goal for British businesses and why Labour's budget isn't as damning for entrepreneurs as it may seem. Bal…

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How social media is preparing for the Online Safety Act – Almudena Lara, policy director, Ofcom 31:26

9M ago31:26

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Almudena Lara, policy director at Ofcom discusses how social media firms are gearing up for the incoming enforcement of strict rules designed to keep children safe in digital spaces. Ofcom is the UK's media and communications regulatory body. The watchdog was recently granted new powers in regulating content on the internet via the Online Safety Ac…

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Don't wait for political support to make climate tech – Chris Morris, founder, Sustainable Ventures 26:12

9M ago26:12

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Chris Morris, co-founder and COO of Sustainable Ventures discusses why entrepreneurs can't wait for government support to make advancements in climate tech, why the Labour government's actions on climate solutions have left him pleasantly surprised and why the best climate solutions need to meet consumer needs. Sustainable Ventures helps climate st…

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The surprising challenge of delivering flowers – Aron Gelbard, CEO, Bloom and Wild 30:27

9M ago30:27

30:27

Aron Gelbard, co-founder and CEO of Bloom and Wild, discusses why flower delivery has been a surprisingly difficult practice to perfect, how the Covid-19 pandemic massively boosted his firm’s popularity and how he went from management consultancy to founding a startup. Bloom and Wild is an online flower delivery platform that posts assemblable bouq…

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Why you can never do enough to prevent fraud – Martina King, CEO, Featurespace 28:06

10M ago28:06

28:06

Martina King, CEO of Featurespace, discusses why fraud has been an issue since the dawn of humanity, how the big banks are spending massive amounts on anti-fraud measures and only catching around half of all cases, and growing a company from a startup to a success story with interest from global giants. Featurespace is an anti-financial crime start…

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Britain can't be ignored in the AI conversation – Sachin Dev Duggal, CEO, Builder.ai 30:06

10M ago30:06

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Sachin Dev Duggal, founder, CEO and self-described chief wizard, of Builder.ai, discusses the ways people commonly misinterpret AI, the importance of allowing diverse groups input in regulation and lawmaking concerning the technology. Builder.ai is a Microsoft-backed startup that uses AI technology to provide a simplified method of app and software…

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How automation can transform Seaweed farming – Joyeeta Das, CEO, SamudraOceans 31:41

10M ago31:41

31:41

Joyeeta Das, co-founder and CEO of SamudraOceans, discusses how seaweed has an incredible variety of uses, including food, fuel, fertiliser and bioplastics; how coastal towns are facing the biggest danger from climate change, but could also contain vital ocean expertise; and the challenge of finding patient investors that will back causes over maxi…

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How Apple and Google abuse the app market – Gene Burrus, global policy council, CAF 31:20

10M ago31:20

31:20

Gene Burrus, global policy council at the Coalition for App Fairness, discusses how Apple and Google use their dominant position in the app store market to unfairly treat app developers and the legal battle taking place over this. Burrus joined the Coalition for App Fairness – a group of app developers advocating for a competitive and fair marketpl…

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From Dragon's Den to a food tech unicorn – Timo Boldt, CEO, Gousto 29:26

11M ago29:26

29:26

Timo Boldt, founder and CEO of Gousto discusses growing his business from a Dragon's Den pitch to a market leader, how sustainability has always been at the heart of Gousto and the importance of new founders finding good mentors. Gousto is a startup that sends pre-packaged meal kits with ingredients in the exact proportions required for the recipe.…

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Why the UK remains a fintech giant – James Codling, managing partner, Volution 27:28

11M ago27:28

27:28

James Codling, managing partner at Volution discusses how despite a slowdown in funding and concerns over profits, the UK is still seen globally as a massive hub for fintech, how the hype around British fintech successes is not always spread evenly and why building a bank is the most difficult category of fintech one can pursue. Volution is a Londo…

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How the UK can prepare for the quantum revolution – Dr Nick New, CEO, Optalysys 28:21

11M ago28:21

28:21

Dr Nick New, CEO of Optalysys, discusses why the UK must already start preparing for the benefits and the risks of quantum computing technology. New describes how while quantum computers can provide tremendous support for dozens of industries, it can also represent a new frontier of danger in the world of cybercrime. Optalysis is a photonics-based …

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Protecting the UK’s place in global tech – Russ Shaw, founder, Global Tech Advocates 32:18

11M ago32:18

32:18

Russ Shaw, Founder of London Tech Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, discusses London and the UK’s place in the tech world and how it differs from Silicon Valley, the urgent need to support digital skills growth to protect the tech ecosystem and why the new government needs to be clear on its tech policy strategy. Shaw founded London Tech Advocat…

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The challenge of identity in the digital age – Robin Tombs, CEO, Yoti 29:39

11M ago29:39

29:39

Robin Tombs, co-founder and CEO of Yoti, discusses why the road to fully implementing digital ID into society is a long and challenging one, how social media companies can avoid onboarding underage users and the great challenge to identity posed by the rise of deepfake technology. Tombs co-founded Yoti – which develops age verification and digital …

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How tackling the digital skills gap will supercharge Scottish tech – Karen Meechan, CEO, ScotlandIS 30:27

12M ago30:27

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Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS, discusses how Scotland’s tech industry, made mostly of small and medium-sized enterprises, is indeed thriving but is struggling to grow as the supply of digital talent is not meeting demands. Meechan has worked with ScotlandIS – an industry body supporting the nation’s tech sector – for 20 years. Meechan explains h…

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Backing operator-led startups and unlocking Africa’s tech growth – Maria Rotilu, founder, OpenseedVC 30:42

12M ago30:42

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Maria Rotilu, founder and general Partner at OpenseedVC, discusses the thesis behind backing operator-led startups, and how Africa's large, youthful population - combined with decreasing barriers to innovation - is positioning the continent as a valuable investment opportunity. Rotilu is an operator-turned-investor and founder, specialising in back…

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Why the UK must not make the EU's AI ‘mistakes’ – Victor Riparbelli, CEO, Synthesia 30:05

1y ago30:05

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Victor Riparbelli, co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, discusses the various appeals of AI-generated video content, the importance of startups implementing strict AI safety controls, and how the UK doesn't have to follow what he sees as the EU's mistakes in AI regulation. Riparbelli founded Synthesia along with Lourdes Agapito, Matthias Neissner and S…

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