World Population Day: a day to reflect and act
Every year on July 11, the world observes World Population Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about global population issues. Established by the United Nations in 1989, this day encourages people, governments, and organizations to engage in dialogues and
Meet the talent: Eóin Tuohy, Founder, CEO
Place of residence: Wicklow, Ireland Position: Founder/CEO Please describe a day in your life My days are quite varied. I spend most of them in the office at NovaUCD in Dublin, meeting potential customers, the team, investors, and advisors, and attending events across
Summer travels in the tech age
Summer travels: As the sun climbs higher in the sky and the days luxuriously long, the itch to explore new horizons becomes irresistible. Summer, with its promise of adventure and relaxation, calls to the wanderlust in all of us. But
ViennaUP 2024: innovation and networking in the heart of Europe
ViennaUP 2024, a significant city-wide startup festival, took place from June 3 to June 9, 2024. The event brought together a diverse mix of entrepreneurs, investors, tech enthusiasts, and creatives from around the world to Vienna, Austria. Organized by the
Posidonia 2024: pioneering sustainability and innovation
The Posidonia 2024 conference, held from June 3-7 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece, was an influential gathering for the global maritime industry. This biennial event, celebrated for its extensive participation and comprehensive conference program, saw many attendees and
Meet the talent: Avril Power, co-founder & COO Giyst
Place of residence: Cork, Ireland. Position: Co-founder and COO, Giyst Please describe a day in your life My typical day begins early by getting my family off to school before switching gears to work mode. This is a quick catch-up on emails and
Meet the talent: Dr Aviva Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder seamlessCare
Place of residence: Dublin, Ireland Position: CEO and co-founder, seamlessCARE Ltd. Please describe a day in your life I'm happy to say that I don't have a typical day. One day, I'll meet some of the nonverbal individuals who inspire our work and
Meet the talent: Joy Foster, Founder & CEO TechPixies
Place of Residence: Oxford Position: Founder and CEO of TechPixies Please describe a day in your life I wake up at 7 am, run through my vision and then have breakfast with my family at 7.15 am. By 7.30 am, everyone is out
The Importance of the 2024 EU elections for the startup ecosystem
EU Elections 2024: As the European Union prepares for its parliamentary elections in June 2024, the significance of this democratic exercise extends beyond the political arena. For the vibrant and ever-evolving startup ecosystem, the outcomes of these elections could chart