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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

Update, 16 October 2026. This article was written in October 2023 and predates the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which amended UK data protection law. The UK regime is now the UK GDPR read alongside the Data Protection Act 2018, both as amended by ...
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 ...

Using SEIS for Seed Finance

Update, 16 October 2026. This article was written in January 2023 and the SEIS limits it gives have since moved. For shares issued from 6 April 2023, a company can raise up to £250,000 under SEIS (previously £150,000), may have gross assets of up to ...
SEIS and EIS for Film Production with Ecaveo

SEIS and EIS for Film

Update, 16 October 2026. This article was written in May 2022 and the scheme limits it quotes have since changed. Since 6 April 2023, SEIS companies can raise up to £250,000 and qualify for up to three years from starting to trade, in place of ...
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