They’re the unsung heroes in daily life around the world – and today, we want to celebrate semiconductors. Because they deserve a little bit of attention. In simple terms, a semiconductor is a substance with particular electrical properties, through which it acts as a foundational technology for almost every type
For entrepreneurs developing new ideas, or tech companies that aim to launch new innovations, tech acceptance is an important concern. Sometimes, people just aren’t ready for your technology – it’s a few steps too far ahead of the curve. So how do you know if the timing is right;
Welcome to the 99 new techies who have joined us since last Friday. If you haven’t already, subscribe and join our community in receiving weekly tech insights, updates, and interviews with industry experts straight to your inbox. This week we’re quoting Ugochukwu Aronu (Founder at Wicrypt) What Aronu
In UNESCO’s 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report, researchers laid out three conditions that must be met in order for any technology in education to reach its potential and have a positive impact on students’ learning: 1. Access to technology 2. Governance regulation 3. Teacher preparation Here, we want
Tech developers are, in our experience, some of the very best people. They’re focused, they’re visionaries, and they’re committed to bringing ideas to life. Not all product developers are entrepreneurs, but many of them are – and when you combine the drive to build a brilliant product with
Over the last two years at LEAP, we’ve had the privilege of meeting activists and thought leaders who are pushing technology towards ethical systems that are good for everyone. They’re asking the difficult questions that open up space for discussion about why tech products are created, who they’
Welcome to the 48 new techies who have joined us since last Friday. If you haven’t already, subscribe and join our community in receiving weekly tech insights, updates, and interviews with industry experts straight to your inbox. This week we’re quoting James Caan CBE (Serial entrepreneur, Media Commentator
Educational technology has the potential to increase inclusivity across education, improve student outcomes, and enable a more personalised approach to learning. It’s a broad sector of the tech industry – covering everything from the digital tools that allow students to submit homework on a network, to mobile learning platforms, AI-powered
There is heated competition for market share among GCC telecom operators. The result is a slow, but steady increase in capital expenses and sluggish revenue growth. Operators need to break out of today’s stagnant environment to capitalize on tomorrow’s growth opportunities. A lot can and is being done
Andrew Funk (Founding President at Homeless Entrepreneur) is one of the keynote speakers we’re really excited to hear from at #LEAP23. Not just because his Barcelona-based organisation is so unique (it empowers homeless people to build new companies and careers, centred around their passions), but also because Funk himself
follow us on spotify Much fanfare has been made of the impact technology has had on the world of sport. From VAR to detailed analytics, data-driven technology has revolutionised the way sport is perceived, discussed, and consumed by audiences worldwide. However, what about technology’s impact on sporting performance, and
Carine de Meyere (President and Founder at Women of the World) is known around the globe for her strategic investment strategies and her commitment to empowering entrepreneurs. She’s an expert communicator – not just speaking multiple languages, but also relating easily to people from varied cultural backgrounds. And Meyere’s
There’s been a bit of a media trend recently for highlighting professionals who’ve pivoted their career into tech. They build on their existing skills and experience in any given profession, and take all of that into the tech industry – to cultivate a future-proofed career that can carry them
We’ve been talking to some of our keynote speakers in the run-up to #LEAP23 – and here’s just a little of what they said. subscribe This week we’re quoting… Marlies Schijven (Professor of Surgery at Amsterdam UMC; Chair on Digital Health, Project Leader eHealth Dutch Federation of Universities)
One of our commitments at LEAP is to help close the gender gap in tech. So we were keen to catch up with #LEAP23 keynote speaker Kinga Stanislawska (Co-Founder and Managing General Partner at Experior VC) to learn about her perspective as a woman with decision-making power in the world
Let’s be honest: there’s a lot to worry about right now. From pandemics to political conflict; food (in)security to the ever-looming climate crisis, we’re met with new anxiety-inducing situations every day. It’s not surprising that when polling company Gallup surveyed 160,000 people in 116
