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Tech Arena deals: why live demos beat slideware
Why live demos outperform pitch decks at LEAP – with data, real examples, and practical tips to help you turn attention into deals.
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From pilots to scale: why GTM execution wins in 2026
Why 2026 is the year startups have to move beyond pilots. New research shows go-to-market execution, not demos, is the real growth advantage.
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Tech startups: 3 tips for success in 2026
Three practical, expert lessons on why startups fail – and how business models, regulation and adoption unlock real tech value.
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The end of ‘busy tech’: why 2026 will reward fewer (but better) moves
After years of acceleration, tech is entering a more selective phase. In 2026, progress won’t be measured by how much you do – but by how clearly you choose.
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Your second-order year: what January builds, June inherits
January tech decisions create consequences. Why second-order effects will shape tech outcomes in 2026.
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Are tech strategy timelines getting shorter?
Are tech strategy timelines getting shorter? Research from EY and McKinsey shows why rigid roadmaps are failing, and how teams are planning differently.
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What makes a creative studio future-ready?
What defines a future-ready creative studio? Territory Studio’s founder explains how multidisciplinary teams, worldbuilding, and tech fluency builds digital worlds.
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Hybrid thinkers, rising
In 2026, the most valuable skill in technology could be the ability to move between disciplines.
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The art of holding attention: What great pitches really do
A strong investment pitch earns engagement – and that enables you to build enduring relationships long after the pitch is over.
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Investing in understanding: Why cultural capital matters in tech
Learn why tech investors who build depth, context, and empathy are the ones shaping markets that endure.
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Liquidity, Leadership and the New VC Reality
2025’s VC landscape demands sharper targeting, smarter liquidity, and stronger leadership. Discover how investors are adapting – and why LEAP 2026 is where the next moves will be made.
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Why LEAP is a force-multiplier for your portfolio (and your investor career)
Find out why four days at LEAP can redefine your deal flow and your investor brand.
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Why leaders should show up curious (to enable security and speed)
Find out why leading with curiosity enables tech leaders to strengthen cybersecurity culture and build resilient teams.
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How do you design for resilience in the era of machine decision-making?
Critical industries are supported by an invisible architecture – energy, finance, and logistics now depend on AI systems that make decisions faster than humans can react. And building resilience into that architecture is becoming one of the tech industry’s most urgent challenges. The team over at Black Hat MEA recently
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Cybersecurity as a (helpful) creative constraint
Research shows moderate constraints boost creativity. See how cybersecurity can act as a design partner for tech innovation, offering the ideal conditions for growth.
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The invisible cost of insecure innovation
Breaches cost millions and destroy trust. Learn why building security into innovation from day one saves money, culture, and growth.