Teacher roles are changing fast. We unpack the OECD 2024 outlook, the teacher shortage spike (47% vs 29%), and how AI can elevate (not replace) teaching, with three levers to act.
Can AI truly empathise? We explore what recent research says about chatbots, GenAI therapists, and the role of emotional AI in mental healthcare.
The global brain-computer interface market is growing fast. We explore what the latest data says about where neurotech is heading - and how close we are to real mind–machine integration.
From product-market fit to real-world clinical trials, building brain-computer interfaces isn’t easy. Learn what it really takes from the founders of Neurable and Synchron.
Personal stories fuel world-changing tech. Discover how the founders of Neurable and Synchron turned pain and purpose into pioneering brain-computer interfaces.
Discover innovative startups and government-backed partnerships that are driving change in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Learn the do’s and don’t of hiring your first 10 employees. Build your startup with the right talent.
Learn how to build your minimum viable product (MVP) and use it to build your startup with focus and feedback.
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’
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
“The feeling was like nothing I had ever experienced before.” This is how Ugochukwu Aronu (Founder at Wicrypt) described the moment when he heard his startup’s name called out as the winner of the Into New Worlds award, in the 2023 Rocket Fuel Competition at LEAP. Aronu was a
It comes up again and again: cryptocurrency is bad for the environment. Blockchain burns electricity. Bitcoin has an unforgivably huge carbon footprint. But how true is this, really? Recently, cryptocurrency has been in the news again, with everyone from economists to TV stars taking a stance against its validity and
As the global fintech sector grows, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the way we manage money with technology isn’t just about…well, money. It’s about people. Fintech developers are creating products and services that can help people live more easily, enjoy greater financial freedom, and have more
When James Caan CBE (Serial entrepreneur, Media Commentator and Former Investor on BBC’s Dragons’ Den) joined us on the LEAP:IN podcast, he talked about the UK’s relationship with AI – and specifically, AI skills. Caan noted that as AI tech has filtered into cultural awareness over the last
If there’s one thing we talk about a lot at LEAP, it’s collaboration. But the tech industry is competitive, right? Shouldn’t we be spending our time figuring out how to beat the competition – not wasting our energy on helping other companies and other entrepreneurs? Yes, tech is
Maybe you’re thinking about entering the Rocket Fuel Competition at LEAP 2024. Or perhaps you’re working towards pitching your tech startup to investors in another setting – and you need a bit of guidance to help make your pitch stand out in a crowded market. Luckily for you, we
