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Dr Ritesh Jain

Dr Ritesh Jain Advisor at WorldBank

The Valuation Illusion: When Early Success Becomes the Seed of Future Strain

In the startup world, few things light up headlines faster than a fundraising milestone. “Startup X raises $25 million at a $400 million valuation!” — it’s the modern-day ticker tape parade. But what rarely gets mentioned is the hangover that follows. Valuation, in theory, measures promise. In practice, it often becomes pressure. Somewhere along th...

/startups Fintech innovation and startups

Viacheslav Kostin

Viacheslav Kostin CEO at WislaCode Solutions

Finding your fintech development partner: A practical guide

The wrong technical partner can derail your fintech project before it launches. Here's how to choose one that actually delivers. Precision matters in fintech. So does security. And speed. Miss any of these, and you're looking at delays, blown budgets, or worse - regulatory headaches that could shut you down. I've watched too many fintech founders ...

/payments /startups Mobile Financial Services (MFS)

Parminder Saini

Parminder Saini CEO at Triple Minds

How Frictionless Gaming Technology Powers Instant Bank ID Verification

Modern gambling technology has changed how players use online casinos. Recent UK Gambling Commission pilots reveal that financial risk checks work smoothly for 97% of users. This marks a big step forward from the old days when players had to wait through long account setup and verification steps. Trustly's Pay N Play shows how new payment solutio...

/startups Business Knowledge for IT

Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan CEO at Juice

Under Pressure: How UK SMEs Can Survive (and Grow) Through 2025’s Tax Squeeze

As CEO of one of the fastest-growing fintech lenders in the UK, I’ve helped founders grow through calm and chaos. Right now, growth feels harder than ever. Nearly one million UK SMEs fear closure following April’s rise in employer National Insurance, minimum wage, and capital gains tax. At the same time, the British Chambers of Commerce shows fewe...

/startups /inclusion Fintech

Katherine Chan

Katherine Chan CEO at Juice

Headcount Pressure: How Saving Now Can End Up Costing More in Future

Hiring used to be a sign of momentum. Now, it’s become a stress test. A few weeks ago, new data from the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 13 percent of UK employers have already cut jobs, and another 19 percent are considering it, citing rising employer costs, especially National Insurance, as a key factor. I’ve seen this play out first-...

/startups /inclusion Fintech

Rohan Parikh

Rohan Parikh Rohan at Parikh

Private Equity Has a Major Speed and Capacity Problem

Private equity sits on top of $2.51 trillion in dry powder globally, yet firms still struggle to deploy capital fast enough. What once looked like an execution challenge has become a structural crisis: speed is now the defining constraint. If you’re operating at yesterday’s pace, you’re already behind. Three years ago, partners weren’t pressed by ...

/ai /startups Artificial Intelligence

Luigi Wewege

Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank

AI and Robotics Join Forces with Clean-Tech to Redefine Sustainable Infrastructure

The global movement toward sustainability is no longer just about reducing carbon footprints; it's a profound, technology-driven evolution of our core industrial systems. In a landscape where efficiency and innovation are paramount, the recent merger between Go Green Global Technologies Corp. (OTC: GOGR) and Four DRobotics Corp. (FDR) stands out ...

/ai /startups

Gustav Korobov

Gustav Korobov Senior Sales Executive - Core Banking platform at Advapay

Core banking software: what modules move the needle (and what's better left to third-party vendors)?

What's core banking software? On the surface, it's a straightforward question with a straightforward, uncontroversial answer. Core banking software is the technology platform on which you run your fintech company's essential operations. Your fintech's engine room, so to speak. But when you dig deeper, there's a lot more nuance than you might have ...

/payments /startups Fintech

David Gallihawk

David Gallihawk Chief Product Officer & GM, Business Information at Experian UK&I

Business credit scores hold steady amid economic headwinds

The UK’s business ecosystem is once again at a crossroads. After a strong start to 2025, economic momentum has slowed. Inflation rose to 3.6% in June, GDP contracted for a second consecutive month, and business confidence remains subdued ahead of the Autumn Budget. SMEs are feeling the pressure, from tax adjustments to global trade disruptions, bu...

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Chris Ryalls

Chris Ryalls Sales Director at Authentiq8.Me AND Trusek

Launching a FinTech Start-up? Here's how to prioritize your limited resources for a smooth take-off.

As a new FinTech preparing to launch, your limited resources will face competing demands. At a high level, you’ll need to: Build a secure platform to support your services. Obtain your Regulatory Permission (FCA license). Hire skilled staff to meet regulatory requirements and serve your customers. Market your services effectively to your target au...

/payments /startups Fintech innovation and startups

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