Jon Gisby

Lessons here for all seeking to build direct reader revenues (and who isn't?): 💡 Make it a joint responsibility between editorial and business. Build common understanding on the why and the what, and work together on it. 🔑 Know what your audience cares about and will spur them to support you. 💰 Be systematic - track revenues and where it comes from (which stories/platforms)daily. 🌲 Build the recurring format elements that drive growth - find your 'Epics' and 'Moments'. #digitalmedia #digitalbusinessmodels #nonprofitnews

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When founding ETA Technologies, choosing Cambridge as our headquarters was a decision driven by a blend of strategic and historical advantages. Here are the top five reasons why it stands out: 1, Cambridge is renowned as the intellectual property hub of the UK, fostering an environment rich in cutting-edge research. 2, Leading Europe in the creation of spin-out companies, Cambridge offers a fertile ground for entrepreneurial ventures. 3, With a remarkable track record of producing #unicorns, Cambridge is a magnificent breeding ground for high-growth #startups. 4, Cambridge's #startups generate an impressive $17 return for every $1 invested, showcasing the unparalleled efficiency and profitability of the local innovation ecosystem. 5, The Cambridge tech ecosystem boasts a valuation exceeding £150 billion, surpassing the combined worth of Italy and Spain's tech sectors. 5+1, ETA Technologies leverages psychometric testing powered by #AI to help investors identify teams with the greatest potential. Psychometric testing also has its roots in Cambridge... Cambridge isn't just our location; it's a cornerstone of our identity and a catalyst for our mission to revolutionize investment insights. https://lnkd.in/dB4m2tfS

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Ahead of Shein potentially floating on the LSE. Take a moment to think about the enormity of the task that the due diligence team actually need to do. So whilst it might be a £50 Billion IPO...and potentially the biggest ever. They don't have a good track record with most of below. And even by the standards of Chinese tech business leaders, the lack of public information about Xu Yangtian is unusual. Regulatory Compliance: Tax strategies using offshore jurisdictions may raise concerns. Extensive disclosure of the complex corporate structure would be required. Financial Transparency: Audited financial statements in accordance with IFRS are essential. Clear documentation of revenue and profit attribution is needed. Corporate Governance: A board with independent directors and clear ownership structures must be established. Disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners and control mechanisms is crucial. Business Operations: Compliance with labor, environmental, and consumer protection laws is critical. Detailed analysis of market position and competitive strategy is necessary. Legal and Ethical Considerations: Intellectual property issues and ethical concerns related to fast fashion must be addressed. Compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR is essential. Potential Challenges: The opacity and complexity of Shein's structure. Ethical concerns related to fast fashion. Rigorous regulatory scrutiny of tax arrangements and multiple jurisdictions. To successfully pass due diligence for an IPO on the LSE, Shein would need to ensure transparency, robust corporate governance, and compliance with all relevant regulations while addressing ethical and operational concerns. I cant personally see it going ahead. But as always money talks and they have shed loads of it.

Wondering what it takes to win a £350,000 Innovate UK Smart Grant? I’ve broken it down inspired by Steven Bartlett’s Five-Bucket Framework: 📚 Bucket #1 Knowledge: Drafting the grant application felt like a throwback to my university essay-writing days. We worked with consultants, Grantify, to develop our idea by answering their 128-question system and pulled together a budget, risk register, project plans, and technical appendices. We backed it up with research to present a compelling argument for why Pravi.ai deserved funding. 🛠️ Bucket #2 Skills: Our application was a fusion of my passion and experience in the nonprofit sector and Jeremy’s corporate background leading billion dollar projects and managing digital transformation. Pravi.ai blends together our previous experiences to create something new and different. 🤝Bucket #3 Network: It was through our network that we found out about Smart Grants to begin with. We met our technical team by networking. I’m currently mining all my contacts to make sure we solve the problems charities need solving. Building Pravi.ai wouldn’t be possible without our network. 💰Bucket #4 Resources: Simply put, you need money. Innovate UK don’t just hand you a cheque to cash in when you win. Everything is carefully budgeted throughout the year and the grant money is paid to us in arrears at the end of each quarter. We sold our house in Sydney to fund Pravi.ai 🏆 Bucket #5 Reputation: The endorsement of winning a Smart Grant from Innovate UK opens doors and has already given us traction in our first few weeks. When you win a grant your reputation precedes you - you just have to live up to it! If you’re considering applying for a Smart Grant and have any questions, send me a DM, I’m happy to help.

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🚀 Today's E2E Tech 100 panel with Chris Blackhurst from The Independent was eye-opening! We discussed the vast impact of AI across industries, from finance to gaming and beyond. Hayley Roberts passionately stressed AI's accessibility and debunked stereotypes in tech—empowering change is what truly matters, regardless of gender. 💡 We delved into real-world challenges like fundraising and AI ethics, sparked by cases like Cambridge Analytica. Franklin Asante painted a vivid picture of AI's reach in finance, pharmaceuticals, and beyond, showing its incredible versatility. 🎓 Education emerged as a key theme—how do we prepare for AI's future influence? The debate on workforce dynamics was intense, highlighting both efficiency gains and ethical dilemmas. 🌍 Dhaval Patel reminded us of tech's power for good—continuous learning and innovation drive progress. Gavin Dein shared how tools like Chat GPT streamline work, while Peter Yeung pondered AI's evolution and its impact on future generations. The future is AI-powered, and discussions like these pave the way for a balanced, informed approach. Let's harness technology responsibly for a brighter tomorrow! A BIG thank you to our partners Coutts, Universal Partners, Lioncroft Wholesale Ltd, Virtuoso Legal - Intellectual Property Specialists, Go Live Data- Intellectual Property Specialists Champions UK plc Experian 🌟 #AI #TechInnovation #EthicsInTech #E2E #Future #Business

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Want a deeper glimpse into how people are feeling in the run-up to the UK elections? 🇬🇧 This whitepaper reveals the real human emotions behind the numbers. 🔍 Using Prolific’s pool of 200k+ participants and Voiceform's #AI technology, this poll captures authentic responses on a range of key political issues. It’s got extensive insights into how the UK truly feels about: * The current Conservative Party leadership under Rishi Sunak. * Keir Starmer’s opposition Labour Party and its changing direction. * Which policies and themes register as most critical for voters. * What it could take to sway voting intentions at this stage. You can download the full whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/e9qSTQQd #UKgeneralelection #PoliticalInsights #UKPolitics

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With a general election looming two reports published recently drew our attention as they frame a number of challenges, opportunities and recommendations in the context of what the next administration should prioritise: ➡ 'The Radical How' - from Nesta and Public Digital; and ➡ 'Seven Tech Priorities for the next Government' - from techUK.

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🚨 NEW POLLING🚨 ⏬The next government will enter Downing Street with trust shattered and cynical voters expecting change 📊In exclusive polling for Tim Shipman #TheSundayTimes, Charlesbye analysed public attitudes to the party manifestos & the scale of the problem faced. 📜Manifestos are important for people (70%) when deciding how they will vote. While only 9% say they will read them, 63% pick up details from TV news, social media & newspapers 👎 Yet just 25% of the public trust political parties to deliver on their manifesto promises When it comes to the Tories, the findings are dire: 🔵❌Just 13% believe they will deliver their manifesto 🔵❌ And voters think they will fail to deliver 8 out of 10 key policies polled. Of those: ✈️❌Only 20% believe flights to Rwanda will take off 🪖❌ Just 24% think they will launch national service scheme 👩🏽‍⚕️❌17% expect the recruitment of 92,000 more nurses and 28,000 more doctors 🏡❌ 18% believe they will build 1.6m new homes Labour only fared marginally better: 🔴❌Voters think they will fail to deliver 7 out of 10 key manifesto policies polled. Of those: 🏥❌Only 24% think they will deliver 40,000 more NHS appointments 👨🏽‍🏫❌30% believe they will recruit 6,500 new teachers 🗳️❌38% think they will extend the vote to 16-year-olds 🌲❌ 34% expect the creation of publicly-owned company, Great British Energy A key finding for Labour is that three in ten members of the public expect key issues to be fixed in two years — but a quarter don’t believe they will be fixed at all. What does this mean for a new government? Trust in politics has collapsed. Voters do not believe any political party will deliver on their promises - and have almost entirely lost faith in the Tories and its leadership. Labour needs to earn public trust - and quickly. Voters are currently motivated to remove the Conservatives from office, not install a Labour government. This ‘enthusiasm deficit’ will be quickly exposed if they fail to deliver the change they have promised once in office. Actions must start to match rhetoric or Labour will likely suffer the same grim fate as the Conservatives. Read the full article here 👇 Project Fear Keir: Rishi Sunak’s last roll of the dice https://lnkd.in/ewPiBCPr

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No insights, overview, round-up, just a big shout out to an incredible team that brought Startup Discovery School Climate Fest to life at Impact Hub London in London. So much discussion concerning climate (tech), often feels abstract. We talk of the problem without reference to those currently facing the impact of climate change...right..now. Tech demo days are great, but we needed something more. Something that brings people together who view the challenge from different angles—entrepreneurs, investors, activists, curious folk, and anyone else interested. Climate Fest was the first attempt at convening this diverse group of people and long may it continue. A Shout Out 📣 A big shout out to Farrah Rainfly, who highlighted the great work Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society has done mobilising resources to retrofit community housing in Somerstown, London. Thanks to Kieron Boyle CEO of the Impact Investing Institute, who gave insights on *how* money can work better in supporting what is called 'the only transition' to net zero. Reuben Christian for leading us in 'Dream Rehab' session alongside our own Taz Latif. Another thanks goes to Radhika Srinivasan, who led us in a conversation around driving equitable transitions to net zero. And finally Margarita Skarkou, Nikki Gaddo FRSA and Ann Stevenson who joined me as we discussed convenience, consumerism and the circular economy. Onwards ⏩ #climatechange #climatetech #justtransition #team

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Another election means another business manifesto from Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce - published today! It has been a real privilege to advise on the development of this prospectus for the next UK Government in conjunction with many of the fantastic businesses that make up AGCC's 1,300-strong membership and some great input and insight on the challenges and solutions from a range of sectors represented on AGCC's Policy Chamber. This edition covers how we can build a more conducive environment for doing business, ensure a successful transition to net zero, build a city and region we can proud of and put the right infrastructure is in place to support development, economic growth and high-quality jobs. Hopefully it provides some food for thought for all candidates from all parties as as they set out their stall over the coming weeks. #GeneralElection #policy #manifesto #economicgrowth

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Did you know increasing the percentage of women-led businesses by just 10% would #addbillions to the economy! The #WESManifesto, launched by Women's Enterprise Scotland, outlines 5 priority areas to accelerate growth and unlock the opportunity that women’s enterprise represents. Visit https://lnkd.in/eNmtGUiN to find out more. These asks are consistent with international asks of the #G20 by W20 UK which I co-chair with Barbara Cleary. It is obvious that investing more in female entrepreneurs will help #economicgrowth so the time is now!

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“AI is going to teach us how to be human.” Genie AI CEO Rafie Faruq shares three key considerations as we move into the future of AI, in a manner which is positive, equitable and safe for all.

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A few immediate thoughts on the challenges ahead for the Labour Party "We may have turned the page but we now need to write the next chapter"

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Time to talk #mixedrace I think that there is work to be done and conversations to be had about greater #representation of mixed-race people within #organisations and #institutions. I find that some colleagues haven't always recognised that I am mixed-race or known how to broach topics of race. I feel as though a lot of #companies are trying to hit #diversity quotas. It's all well and good hiring people from #diverse backgrounds but you have to ensure that the environment is a safeplace for them. Are they going to encounter everyday #racism and #microaggressions from the current workforce or have the company invested in solid diversity, equity and #inclusion training and carried out lived experience research in order to help prevent this within their #business? Read more on www.mixedracefaces.com

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We really need to wake up and not repeat the eternal British story of brilliant invention and insipid scale-up. Investors have less deep pocket than their Californian-based counterparts but there are plenty of UK funds that have the capacity collectively to take such companies to be world champions. If there are risk or tax barriers that need to be taken down, tear them down and lets back our innovators and reap the benefits for the UK rather than USA or China. Good luck with the fundraising Simon, great innovation. #ukindustry #privateequity #UKgovernmant #financialinvestment

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Is the British monarchy an essential part of the UK's identity, or is it time for a change? Happy to share my latest research paper available on SSRN which examines the constitutional role of the British monarchy. This research examines the debate over transitioning to a republican system with an elected head of state, assessing the monarchy's constitutional status, media portrayal, and democratic legitimacy. Key Insights: 👑 Constitutional Role: Analysing the monarchy’s place in the UK’s constitutional framework and the arguments for and against a republican system. 📰 Media Portrayal: How media narratives shape public perception and legitimacy of the monarchy. 📊 Public Opinion: Examining how events like the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan’s departure, controversies surrounding Prince Andrew, Duke of York and the Platinum Jubilee impact public sentiment. ⚖️ Legal and Constitutional Barriers: Exploring the challenges to abolishing the monarchy and the limited success of republican movements. This paper aims to provide accessible insights for legal professionals and policymakers, encouraging reflection on a centuries-old institution. I invite anyone to read & share your perspectives. Your feedback is invaluable as it will help refine my thoughts in this field. 📄 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eXZT5W4m ↓ Liked this post? Follow me on LinkedIn for more updates on my research! #ConstitutionalLaw #ConstitutionalReform #BritishMonarchy #SSRN

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Is it time for the new government to take stronger action on the UK's e-waste issue? Our research on new circular initiatives found: 👎 85% of British people think the government “doesn’t do enough” to encourage sustainability in electronics. ⏫ 33% think the next government should “do more” to increase the repairability and useful life of electrical items to reduce the country’s growing amount of e-waste. ♻️ 22% of consumers want the government to introduce new policies to “increase the longevity” of electrical products. It's clear that the government plays a pivotal role in advancing the circularity of electrical goods. It is time that sustainability is made a priority. It cannot afford to make further delays. What policies would you like to see the government make? What do you think the government should do to reduce our e-waste mountains? #electronicwaste #circulareconomy #ewaste

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