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What drives innovation in sports tech?
We ask Rodi Basso (CEO at E1 Series) to share his perspective on sports innovation and the rapid evolution of sports tech.
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Creative perspective: The evolving intersection of tech and music
We ask Stephanie Singer (Creative Director at BitterSuite) if technology can increase the connection between audience and art.
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3 Trends for the Space Tech Sector in 2025
From private sector growth in the space industry to next-generation space vehicle launches and deep space exploration, 2025 will be an exciting year for space technology.
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The power of a personal brand in tech (and how to build one)
We ask personal branding expert Maha Abouelenein (Founder and CEO at Digital and Savvy) if every tech founder and CEO should build a personal brand. The short answer is yes.
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How smart cities are reshaping urban life in 2025
Discover the key drivers of positive smart city development, including collaboration, data literacy, and a sharp focus on sustainability.
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New tech investors: Read this advice from industry leaders
Some of the most experienced tech investors in the world share their insights and advice to help new investors on their path to success.
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How are brain-computer interfaces transforming medicine in 2025?
Discover how brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are creating new possibilities in healthcare and medicine.
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A new world of art: Creativity in the digital age
Two leaders at the intersection of art and technology share their perspective on the value of tech to enhance the emotional and sensory power of art.
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How tech platforms are democratising creative industries
We’ve written before about the way that connectivity and access to digital tools can enable people from a wide variety of backgrounds to exercise their entrepreneurial spirit. With low-cost, high quality technological tools, almost anyone can start a business in minutes. And the same goes for people working in
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How brain-computer interfaces will reshape our lives
Having emerged from the University of Michigan’s Direct-Brain Interface Laboratory, Neurable is developing cutting-edge brain-computer interfaces that measure brain activity and generate real-time insights. Far from being complex devices, Neurable tech is easy to use – and has the potential to transform how we interact with technology, and with each
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Where are STEM graduates coming from?
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates are in increasingly high demand. So much so that many countries around the world are working to boost enrollment in STEM higher education – because skilled graduates are needed across technological and computer science sectors. In the US, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
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Investor perspective: Blending business and philanthropy
Isaac Applbaum (Founder and Partner at MizMaa Ventures) is an investor with extensive experience in international markets, and a specific interest in Saudi Arabia. Based in California, he has visited Saudi Arabia 28 times. He’s a proactive investor in early-stage startups – including startups he discovered at LEAP. And he’
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Shifting destinations: Where are digital nomads working?
The rise in global internet penetration, along with major improvements in mobile connectivity with the advent of 4G and 5G, have enabled a generation of digital nomads. According to data from Digital Nomad, there are about 35 million digital nomads worldwide in 2023 – and 47% of them are from the
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Why AI will drive tech investments in 2024
In The Economist’s future-gazing segment, The World Ahead 2024, technology is featuring heavily in predictions for transformation as we move into a new year.
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Tell stories, and communicate more than you think you need to
We spend a lot of time talking to tech innovators, executives, developers, and entrepreneurs. And one of the stumbling blocks that comes up at every level is communication. The tech products with the greatest potential to have a real positive impact can be held back if company leaders can’t
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Experience Saudi Arabia: Things to do, places to go
When we interviewed Amy Peck (Founder and CEO at Endeavour XR) about her experience at LEAP, she said: “I am still so inspired by the event and the future vision in Saudi – I don’t think it will ever fade!” And she’s right: Saudi Arabia is a country that’