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🔦 Shining a light on one of our newest #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! 🔦 Today we’re spotlighting Susie S., an #AI expert who only recently joined our visa programme in 2024. 📍 Current role: CTO at XModelAI 🧠 Previous experience: Greater China DevOps Manager (Global Software Operations Architect) at Philips Lighting 🖥️ Specialist sector: Artificial Intelligence 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “With my background as a Global Software Operations Architect, I’ve had the opportunity to travel extensively, particularly across Europe. Over the past six years, I’ve formed deep connections in London, attracted by its vibrant and inclusive community. London is a place for everyone, where diversity thrives, and gender equality is championed.” 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? "Since coming to the UK, there have been 2 key highlights; - Founding XModelAI Ltd, pioneering AI in news and science research, targetting 1M customers over our first three years. - Delivering a keynote at Tech Summit London 2023, alongside industry luminaries like the Head of Google, SAP's VP and DeepMind's AI experts." Check out Susie’s story and what made her a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Natasha Takhar | Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa #AI #AILeader #AIInnovation

🚀 Applications are now open for #Creo - the very first startup springboard programme for disabled founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability! ♿️ The programme consists of industry expert-led workshops and content. As well as peer-to-peer support and coaching sessions, the programme will open up access to funding opportunities and connections with experienced investors or mentors. ⚙️ Bringing together founders with shared experiences and goals, our 4 month programme provides the cohort with the knowledge, tools and network to effectively scale and grow. 🌱 Creo doesn’t end with the programme. Members become part of a lifelong, close-knit community and knowledge centre. This will provide them with additional skills and experiences needed to continue scaling. They will contribute to and benefit from a private network of peers, uniquely placed to understand their journey. 👋 Join our first-of-its-kind Creo programme to unlock new opportunities and gain vital access to the skills, networks and experiences needed to scale! Find out more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ep5-AEzb Motability Operations Ltd | HSBC Innovation Banking | Founders Forum Group | Chantelle Young | Deanna Emeny | Ellie Steel | Emily Miller | Sammy Fry | Johnny M. | Marco De Novellis | Francesca Arese Lucini #Creo #WeAreTechNation #TechNation #Startups #Founders #InnovationForAll #Innovation

Our partner, Tech Nation, has recently opened applications for two of their springboard programmes for founders. 1) Creo: Deadline 19th August This programme is specifically for disabled and neurodiverse founders and entrepreneurs in the accessibility space. With support from Motability Operations Ltd, Seed to Series A+ founders will gain access to industry expert-led workshops and content, peer-to-peer support, and coaching sessions. Apply here: https://grp.hsbc/6047c1LUV 2) Upscale: Deadline 19th August Aimed at accelerating the growth of the UK’s most promising mid-stage tech companies, Series A and B founders are invited to apply to Upscale. The programme will equip them with knowledge, connections and tools to scale - those entering a Series B raise will find this the most useful! Apply here: https://grp.hsbc/6048c1LUq Both programmes will start in September, and run for a few months. We are so pleased to support Tech Nation and these incredible programmes to help the innovation ecosystem thrive. #InnovationForAll #Startups #Founders #UKTech #Upscale #Creo

🖥️ Taking a look at our #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! 🖥️ Today we’re spotlighting Donald Tse, a #FinTech expert who joined our visa programme in 2021. 📍 Current role: Global Head of Cyber at Stripe 🧠 Previous experience: Head of Cyber and Technology Risk at Mox Bank 🔋 Specialist sector: FinTech 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “It came to my mind that the diverse and vibrant contemporary British culture has set the backdrop of the UK’s global leading position in the FinTech sector. People do say the UK is a ‘melting pot’ of different cultures, but I would say it is a ‘mosaic’ – old meets new, multiculturalism – in one picture making greater goods for society while embracing individual differences." 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? "Professionally, I have been able to make the payment industry safer and more resilient by protecting our users from the rapidly evolving cyber and operational threat landscape by advising and implementing cyber resilience requirements." Check out Donald’s story and what made him a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential as a leader in FinTech, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Natasha Takhar | Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa #FinTech

🙋♀️ Interested in applying to our #Creo programme but have some questions for us? Join us for a Zoom Webinar on August 1st to find out more about: 1️⃣ The programme and what you'll gain access to as a Creo cohort member 2️⃣ The application process and how to make your submission stand out 3️⃣ How the programme will be made accessible to all 4️⃣ Anything else you want to know! To register for our free webinar, follow the link below 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4tyHCM9 HSBC Innovation Banking | Chantelle Young | Deanna Emeny #Creo #WeAreTechNation #TechNation #Startups #Founders #InnovationForAll

📢 We’re hiring! 📢 💫 Founders Comms is looking to hire a Director. We think it’s a fantastic and pretty unusual opportunity to help our business grow and be an integral and senior member of the founding team. ❓ Could it be you?! We’re looking for an experienced corporate communications strategist, ideally with leadership experience within a startup or an advisory firm within this market. 🤔 Why us? We think we’re the best of both worlds - a new company that’s looking to grow with an exciting and varied client base, yet already part of the world’s most well-connected tech ecosystems - Founders Forum Group 👇🏼 Find out more below, DM us if you have any questions and spread the word to any talented comms professionals you know. Natasha Jones https://lnkd.in/evxgacdN #founderscomms #foundersforumgroup #comms #commsjobs #hiring

What role should #BigTech play in the #Startup world? We're asking Founders 📣 It's been great to hear from so many of you in our recent #BigTech Survey, we've been gathering your feedback on how the six big firms support the startup world - Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft and NVIDIA It's not too late to have your say, let us know what you think! Your feedback will feature in our upcoming report, helping influence support strategies for future startup programmes. 🏢 We're also pleased to add that one lucky founder will be invited to spend an afternoon at our Founders Forum Group Offices in central London as a thank you. This visit will include in-depth sessions with each of the Founders Forum Group sub-businesses, covering areas from branding and marketing to HR and beyond, helping to refine your strategy and offering expert advice to help further progress your business. 🗳️ This is not an opportunity to be missed and will only take a few minutes to complete so don't miss out on having your thoughts heard! Click the link below to let us know https://lnkd.in/e5g3sNV7 Francesca Arese Lucini | Marco De Novellis #BigTech #Startups #Scaleups #Survey #ScaleupSupport #SupportingStartups

📮 Applications are now open for our prestigious #Upscale programme - equipping scaleups on the road to raising #SeriesB. 📈 We're bringing Upscale back to accelerate the growth of the UK's most promising mid-stage tech companies, equipping them with the knowledge, connections and tools required to successfully scale! 🧨 Catered to ambitious founders and their leadership teams, this programme is tailor made for startups preparing for Series B investment in the challenging fundraising environment which businesses face. 🤝 Back by popular demand, our new Upscale cohort will have access to expert-led workshops, peer-to-peer support and a vast network of successful entrepreneurs and industry leaders, ensuring that they have what they need to thrive. 👥 The Upscale cohort and alumni will tap into the skills, experiences and expertise they require to continue their scaling journey. They will contribute to and benefit from a vast private network of peers who can provide valuable insight as they continue their progression. Find out more & apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8_4X8V HSBC Innovation Banking | Founders Forum Group Jos Smart | Chantelle Young | Deanna Emeny | Ellie Steel | Sammy Fry | Johnny M. | Marco De Novellis | Francesca Arese Lucini | Puja DeGamia | Alex Hazell #Upscale #WeAreTechNation #TechNation #Startups #Founders #InnovationForAll #SupportingScaleups #SeriesBSupport

🌍 Taking a look at our #GlobalTalentVisa Success Stories! 🌍 Today we’re spotlighting Ized Uanikhehi, a #Growth expert who joined our visa programme in 2023. 📍 Current role: Co-Founder & CEO at Zedi Inc. 🧠 Previous experience: Director of Marketing at MAX 📈 Specialist sector: Growth, Marketing & HRTech 💭 Why did you choose the UK for the next stage of your career? “As a founder of tech startups, I know that a successful business requires more than just a great idea. A stable political environment, supportive government initiatives for tech businesses, well-developed financial markets, access to capital, excellent digital infrastructure, including reliable internet connectivity and availability of top-quality talent are all crucial factors for success. Fortunately, the UK offers all of these essential elements, making it an ideal location for tech startups to thrive and that’s why I choose to move to the UK.” 🇬🇧 What’s been a standout UK career highlight for you? " As a new business owner, I'm excited to share one of my highlights from the past three months: registering my company and landing my first client. While I know there are even bigger accomplishments ahead, this was a major milestone for me. I've also been grateful for the support of other alumni from the Technation visa program. It's been amazing to see how everyone bands together to offer not only resources, but connections to potential clients. The community has truly gone above and beyond to help each other succeed." Check out Ized’s story and what made her a Global Talent Visa success story! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/emN_2ncQ Curious about your potential as a leader in the #Growth, #Marketing or #HRTech sector, check out the criteria and application guide for the Global Talent Visa here 👇 https://lnkd.in/daU8KQfg Natasha Takhar | Harriet Woolfrey | Matt Jeffs-Watts #WeAreTechNation #GlobalTalentVisa #GlobalTalent #UKTech #FoundersForum #TechVisa #GrowthTech #MarketingTech

Honoured to be asked to contribute to Tech Nation's 2024 report on the Age of AI, and to be allowed to speak about my favourite subject: closing the gender funding gap. The report is really really worth a read if you're nosy about where the money is going on AI and how other entrepreneurs are using it (which I very much am) there's so much data in there.