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UKTI App's & Gaming Trade mission to China. 18th - 22nd January 2016
UKTI App's & Gaming Trade mission to China. 18th - 22nd January 2016
By Mark Walker
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How can you become more resilient and adaptable as a startup entrepreneur?
I've always found that instead of using the word failure, change it to learning. There is very little we learn from success, but failure is the most effective way to learn. Don't go out of your way to fail but take every failure even small ones as opportunities to learn. There was a phase "move fast a break things" to be that doesn't sound right, it demonstrates a lack of thought, reflection and caution. But fixing broken things can also create learning opportunities.
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What are the best strategies for designing blockchain-optimized products?
You shouldn't approach developing a blockchain product any differently than any technology product. The end user benefit and UX should always be the starting point. Make sure you are developing something that has a clear need or problem which is overcome by your product.
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Should Regulators Impose Tougher Penalties on Firms For Non-Compliance? We ask industry experts whether tougher penalties or larger fines for…
Should Regulators Impose Tougher Penalties on Firms For Non-Compliance? We ask industry experts whether tougher penalties or larger fines for…
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Grateful to Network International for successfully rolling out POS acceptance for the UAE's national payment scheme, #Jaywan. Your continued support…
Grateful to Network International for successfully rolling out POS acceptance for the UAE's national payment scheme, #Jaywan. Your continued support…
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💡FinTech night by Doroob Angel Investors Last night we attended the Doroob Angel Investors weekly meetup. It was a casual gathering, and the theme…
💡FinTech night by Doroob Angel Investors Last night we attended the Doroob Angel Investors weekly meetup. It was a casual gathering, and the theme…
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Google Launchpad Mentor
Google Developers
- Present 9 years 6 months
Education
Google Launchpad is part of the global acceleration program that helps startups build and scale great products by matching them with the best of Google - its people, network, and advanced technologies.
Launchpad is designed to support the local ecosystem, adding value to existing accelerator and incubator programs. Launchpad Week events are running in multiple countries on a regular basis; locations include Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Singapore and London.
Projects
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Capital Accelerator Programme
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See projectCapital Accelerator Programme is a Mayor of London ERDF funded initiative led and managed by Capital Enterprise and UCL Advances that aims to provide additional new resources, expertise and know-how to both expand and enhance the provision of business support available in London to potential scalable and investable businesses in the Digital, Science and Technology sectors. Starting in July 2013 and running until June 2015 this programme aims to help London based SMEs with high growth potential…
Capital Accelerator Programme is a Mayor of London ERDF funded initiative led and managed by Capital Enterprise and UCL Advances that aims to provide additional new resources, expertise and know-how to both expand and enhance the provision of business support available in London to potential scalable and investable businesses in the Digital, Science and Technology sectors. Starting in July 2013 and running until June 2015 this programme aims to help London based SMEs with high growth potential to receive intensive advice and practical support that will enable them to raise investment funding from business angels and early stage venture capitalist and thereby enable these SME’s to create new jobs in London. To deliver a programme of interventions and activities the CAP has assembled a partnership comprising of the leading players in London that support early stage entrepreneurs in the Digital, Science and Technology sectors.
Organizations
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The Institute of Export: IOE
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