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TEDx: Hiring Mad Mavericks!

The Chronicles of a Mad Maverick: My TEDx Rollercoaster Ride If you've ever had a burning desire to completely lose track of time, develop an unhealthy obsession with PowerPoint and find yourself speaking to the mirror more than your own family, then I have a suggestion ...

Ready for the Metaverse?

Readied your strategy to excel in the virtual frontier of the Metaverse?As the metaverse economy blossoms, traditional businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This digital frontier, powered by virtual reality, augmented reality and blockchain technologies, offers a new world of commerce, collaboration, and creativity.The secret ...
Paul Forrest Fractional CAIO Web3

Life as a Fractional CAIO

Lessons from the Frontlines of a Mid-Market Web3 CompanyFor me the past year has been nothing short of transformative! Let me rewind for a moment and set out how I got the gig.  I’d been writing about a variety of subjects and had opined on ...

Data Security and Privacy

Navigating the Complex World of Data Security and Privacy: A Strategic Approach for OrganisationsHaving spent many years working in the domain of Trust, Privacy and Security, we thought it might be timely to reflect on the key differences and how organisations should respond to the ...

Lessons from a Scaleup Strategy

Strategies to Grow Your Business In the competitive landscape of today's business world, it is imperative for companies to continuously seek out strategies that will enable them to grow and thrive. Whether you are a startup or scaleup looking to establish your presence in the market ...
Wrangling the Hype of AI with Ecaveo

Wrangling the Hype of AI

Caution Beyond the HypeGenerative AI, such as ChatGPT, ClaudeAI and Midjourney, is garnering significant attention from businesses eager to adopt the latest technology. However, amid the excitement, it’s critical for leaders to avoid being swayed by exaggerated claims of imminent disruption or transformative power.Historically, early ...

What is a Business Advisor?

The Role of a Business Advisor for StartupsStarting a business is an exhilarating yet daunting experience. The road from an idea to a successful venture is paved with challenges that require more than just passion and a great product or service. This is where a ...

2023 The Year we Sort Greenwashing?

Greenwashing! I’m not the greatest fan of the exercise but working my way through the many volumes of predictions published by analysts et al, it is clear that a range of consistent themes appear.  I was quite taken by the Forrester analysis that greenwashing is ...
SEIS and EIS for Film Production with Ecaveo

SEIS and EIS for Film

SEIS and EIS for Film ProjectsThe Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS and EIS) are powerful tax-relief programmes that film and television companies can potentially use to attract investors. However, specific criteria, such as demonstrating long-term growth potential and significant risk ...