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Beyond Returns: Venture and growth investing fuelling sustainability & societal change
![Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, delivered the opening address at FF Asia 2024](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DPM-Heng-Swee-Keat-2-1-1024x591.jpg)
10 Key Takeaways From FF Asia 2024
![The London Stock Exchange is leading innovation to open up more funding opportunities for growth businesses.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DSC07611_LSE-Lobby-4.jpg)
How UK Capital Markets are Revolutionising Access to Capital for Growth-Stage Businesses
![James McKelvey (Invisibly / Square) and His Excellency Helal Almarri (DET) discussing Dubai’s booming startup ecosystem at FF100 Dubai](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JANA0277-1-e1709218484363-1024x506.jpg)
10 Top Takeaways From FF MENA
![Amy Griffin, Founder and Managing Partner of G9 Ventures, and Julie Rice, Co-Founder of Soul Cycle, share their stories with Mike Tiedemann, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global, on the main stage at FF North America 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sam-Churchill-FFNY-Selects-7417-1-1024x683.jpg)
Julie Rice x Amy Griffin: Building The New Female Ecosystem
![Yat Siu, Founder of Animoca Brands, speaking at Founders Forum 2023](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Copy-of-John-Borthwick-Yat-Siu-Herman-Narula-1-3-1-1024x693.jpg)
Yat Siu: Why Web3 Will Transform the Education Industry
![Cristóbal Valenzuela, Co-Founder & CEO of Runway, speaking at Founders Forum North America 2023](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC_2897-1-copy-1024x620.jpg)
FF North America 2023 | Executive Summary
![Bernhard Gademann, President of Institut auf dem Rosenberg, speaking at Founders Family Office Forum in 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1-1-1024x683.jpg)
Why Banning AI in Education is the Wrong Approach
![Euan Blair is the Founder and CEO of UK edtech unicorn, Multiverse.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1-2.jpg)
Future of EdTech Report | 2023
![GetSetUp, which offers live learning classes for older adults, is just one of Founders Forum's edtech startups to watch.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GetSetUp-Founders-1-1024x768.jpg)
40 EdTech Startups To Watch
![Julian Teicke, Founder & CEO of wefox, speaking at FF Europe 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sam-Churchill-FF-Berlin-Day-2-Morning-Selects-5342-1-1024x718.jpg)
FF Europe 2023 | Executive Summary
![AI founders recommend four impactful actions the UK Government should take now.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SamChurchillFFAIRoundtable-2.jpg)
UK’s Top AI Founders Recommend 4 Impactful Actions for Government
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FF Rising Stars: Sara Marquart, Planet A Foods
![Kiren Tanna (Una Brands), centre, with Julien Mialaret (Eurazeo) and Ryan Manafe (Dagangan) at FF Asia 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FFAsia23-7351_Julien-Mialaret-Kiren-Tanna-Ryan-Manafe-2-1024x762.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Kiren Tanna, Una Brands
![Ryan Manafe, Co-Founder & CEO of Dagangan, speaking at FF Asia.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FFAsia23-6852_Ryan-Manafe-2-1-1024x636.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Ryan Manafe, Dagangan
![Stef van Grieken, Co-Founder & CEO of Cradle, speaking at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SHP23170748-1024x684.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Stef van Grieken, Cradle
![Nick Benson, Founder of Atelier, pitching as one of our Rising Stars at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SHP23171103-1024x684.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Nick Benson, Atelier
![Kylan Gibbs, Co-Founder of Inworld, speaking at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kylan-Gibbs-1024x779.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Kylan Gibbs, Inworld AI
![Gabriel Hubert, Co-Founder of Dust, speaking at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sam-Churchill-FF23-Main-Event-NF3A0436-1703-1024x663.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Gabriel Hubert, Dust
![Flo Crivello, Founder and CEO of Lindy, pitching as one of Founders Forum’s Rising Stars for 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SHP23171814-1024x703.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Flo Crivello, Lindy
![Bianca Cefalo, Co-Founder & CEO of Space DOTS, speaking at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Sam-Churchill-FF23-Main-Event-NF3A0522-1722-1024x692.jpg)
FF Rising Stars: Bianca Cefalo, Space DOTS
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Founders Forum’s Rising Stars of 2023
![Simon Sinek speaking at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled-design-2.png)
Simon Sinek: 5 Traits Successful Entrepreneurs Have in Common
![Christoph Gebald is the Founder and CEO of carbon removal pioneer, Climeworks.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Christoph_Gebald-1-1024x673.jpeg)
Climeworks CEO: ‘We See Ever-Increasing Demand For Carbon Removal’
![Bas van Abel, Founder of Fairphone](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/52534960148_04e8f549a8_c.jpg)
Fairphone Founder: Why Your Circular Economy Strategy Needs To Change
![Inna Braverman’s Eco Wave Power listed on Nasdaq Stockholm in 2019.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MG_2402-1024x683.jpg)
Inna Braverman: How I Turned Eco Wave Power Into a Global Energy Company
![Greg Jackson, Founder & CEO of Octopus Energy Group](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Greg_Jackson_Octopus_Energy-1024x738.jpeg)
Octopus CEO Greg Jackson: Energy Regulation Needs ‘Fundamental Reform’
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Einride is Rolling Out Thousands of Electric Trucks In Europe & the US
![Frédéric de Mévius, Executive Chairman & Managing Partner at Planet First Partners](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FDM-PLANET_FIRST_SESSION-OCTO_2020_20657-1-2.jpg)
Are You Investible?
![Miroslava Duma, Founder of Pangaia, speaking at Founders Forum.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mira-Duma-2-1-1024x684.jpg)
Miroslava Duma: How Pangaia is Building an Earth-Positive Business Model
![Stephen Fitzpatrick, Founder of Ovo Energy and Vertical Aerospace, speaking at Founders Forum in 2021](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Stephen-Fitzpatrick-Ovo-FF-1-copy-1024x549.jpg)
Stephen Fitzpatrick: ‘Electric Aircraft Are Not Just For the Wealthy’
![Lance Uggla heads up General Atlantic’s climate growth equity venture focused on climate tech.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lance-Uggla-Markit-3-1024x590.jpg)
10 Hottest ClimateTech Investment Trends, According to Top Investors
![The founders of French plant-based meat firm, Umiami](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC08277-1.jpg)
23 European ClimateTech Startups To Watch
![Einride's Linnéa Kornehed Falck speaking at FF Europe 2022.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Linnea-Kornehed3-3-1024x683.jpg)
ClimateTech 2023 | Europe’s Next Chapter
![Emad Mostaque, Founder of Stability AI, at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SHP_7977-1.jpg)
Founders Forum 2023 | Executive Summary
![Oliver Dowden discusses the UK’s growth agenda at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2-1-1024x655.jpg)
Oliver Dowden, UK Deputy Prime Minister: The Growth Agenda
![John Thornhill and Madhumita Murgia (Financial Times) quiz Hermann Hauser (Amadeus Capital Partners), Ilana Wisby (Oxford Quantum Circuits), and Steve Brierley (Riverlane) on Tech Tonic, recorded live at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FF-Main-Day-Highlights-Tania-81-1024x673.jpg)
The Quantum Revolution: What’s Next?
![Rachel Reeves talked about the current UK business environment with Mariella Frostrup (Times Radio) at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FF-Main-Day-Highlights-Tania-115-1024x683.jpg)
Rachel Reeves: The Future of UK Business
![Joe Wicks, Jordan Schwarzenberger & Lucy Bella Simkins discuss the Creator Economy at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FF-Main-Day-Highlights-Tania-91-1024x715.jpg)
Future of the Creator Economy: Joe Wicks, Jordan Schwarzenberger & Lucy Bella Simkins
![Boom Supersonic's Blake Scholl explains how he's bringing supersonic flight back to the skies, in conversation with Scott Galloway at FF 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FF-Main-Day-Highlights-Tania-127.jpg)
Blake Scholl x Scott Galloway: Bringing Supersonic Flight Back to the Skies
![The Ukraine Defense Fund’s Andrey Liscovich speaks to Caterina Fake about his journey from Silicon Valley to supporting the war effort in Ukraine.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FF-Main-Day-Highlights-Tania-130-1024x683.jpg)
Andrey Liscovich x Caterina Fake: My Journey From Silicon Valley to the Front Line in Ukraine
![Jim McKelvey (Invisibly, Square) and Nirav Tolia (Nextdoor) share their unicorn startup stories at Founders Forum 2023.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Robert-Weeber-Jim-McKelvey-Nirav-Tolia-1024x750.jpg)
What I Wish I Knew: Jim McKelvey & Nirav Tolia Share Their Unicorn Startup Stories
![Barnaby Hussey-Yeo built money management app, Cleo, with the support of big-name angel investors.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Barney-Hussey-Yeo-1-1024x648.jpg)
How to Find Angel Investors | Insider Advice From Angels & Founders
![Simon Blakey is an active angel investor and Chair of the Investment Committee at Playfair Capital](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Simon-Blakey-2-3-896x1024.jpg)
What Do Angel Investors Look For?
![Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for the Singapore Government, speaking at Founders Forum Asia.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FFAsia23-6492_Tan-Kiat-How-1.jpg)
Asia Tech Trends 2023 | Key Takeaways From Founders Forum Asia
![Nicholas Hawker, Co-Founder & CEO of First Light Fusion, speaking at Founders Forum 2022.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nick-hawker-main-1024x689.jpg)
First Light Fusion is Paving the Way For Commercial Fusion Power
![Timothy Armoo, Founder of Fanbytes by Brainlabs, speaking at Founders Forum.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tim-Armoo-Fanbytes-2-1-1024x666.jpg)
Timothy Armoo: How to Raise Money for Your Startup Business
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Tom Blomfield: Why Investors are Banking on Generative AI
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UK Angels 100 | The Most Active UK Angel Investors
![London remains the entrepreneurial engine of the UK.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/alev-takil-7ojyp-IXW7w-unsplash-1024x683.jpg)
UK Startup Activity Is On the Rise | CFE Business Startup Index
![Sophie Chung, Founder & CEO of health tech startup, Qunomedical, speaking at FF Europe 2022.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dr.-Sophie-Chung123-1024x648.jpg)
25 HealthTech Startups to Watch
![Michael Stothard, Principal at firstminute capital, explains how to get VC funding.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NF3A3351-1.jpg)
How to Get VC Funding | 7 Principles for Early-Stage Founders
![Ariane Gomes is the Co-Founder of Baseimmune, the UK biotech startup developing new future-proof vaccines.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ariane.jpeg)
Baseimmune Is Using AI To Create the Next Generation of Future-Proof Vaccines
![Poppy Gustafsson is Co-Founder and CEO of cyber security company, Darktrace.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CEO-Forecast-Graphics-1-1024x656.png)
Poppy Gustafsson: 5 Cyber Security Trends to Watch in 2023
![Jeremy O'Brien is Co-Founder and CEO of PsiQuantum, which is building the world’s first million qubit quantum computer.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4-1024x656.png)
PsiQuantum CEO: Inside the Race for a Million Qubit Quantum Computer
![David Rosenberg, Founder and CEO of Aerofarms, explains why vertical farming is the future.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/8-1024x656.png)
AeroFarms CEO David Rosenberg: Why Vertical Farming is Booming
![Markus Villig is the Founder and CEO of Bolt, the leading mobility company.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CEO-Forecast-Graphics-3-1024x656.png)
Bolt CEO Markus Villig: ‘In 20 Years, Most Cities will Ban Private Cars’
![Emad Mostaque, Founder of Stability AI, speaking at Founders Forum in New York](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20221013-CalebAcam_3328-full-1024x682.jpg)
Opportunities in Generative AI | firstminute capital Report
![Kathleen Breitman is the Founder of Tezos.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CEO-Forecast-Graphics-2-1024x656.png)
Kathleen Breitman: Why Crypto is Shifting to Hacker Culture
![Markus Villig, Founder and CEO of Bolt, predicts the trends shaping the future of tech.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3-1024x656.png)
CEO Forecast 2023 | Trends Shaping The Future of Tech
![Chris Sheldrick is the Co-Founder and CEO of what3words](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Chris-Sheldrick_CEO_Credit-Billy-Barraclough.jpg)
Chris Sheldrick: How I Built what3words into a Multi-Million Dollar, Life-Saving Business
![STILRIDE co-founders, Tue Beijer and Jonas Nyvang, are launching a fleet of sustainable electric motorbikes in 2023](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/STILRIDE-x-Polestar-Founders-Tue-Beijer-and-Jonas-Nyvang-v2-1-1.jpeg)
STILRIDE is Reinventing Manufacturing with ‘Industrial Origami’
![Konstantin and Svilen Rangelov are the co-founders of Dronamics, the world's first cargo drone airline.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dronamics-bros.jpg)
Dronamics is Building the World’s First Cargo Drone Airline
![Michael Wax (Forto) and Felix Haas (IDnow/Bits & Pretzels) discussed the trends shaping European tech at Founders Forum Europe 2022](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Felix-Haas-Michael-Wax9-1024x683.jpg)
Founders Forum Europe 2022 | Executive Summary
![Irra Ariella Khi, Founder & CEO of Sunflower Relief and Zamna, is supporting the humanitarian aid effort in Ukraine.](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pasted-image-0-1024x731.jpg)
Sunflower Relief Is Flipping The Aid Model To Support Ukraine
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16 ClimateTech Startups to Watch
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Founders Forum Group Launches Founders Makers
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Founders Forum Group and SVB Expand Partnership to Support Global Innovation Economy
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Founders Forum New York 2022 | Executive Summary
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Founders Forum Group Extends Partnership With Centre For Entrepreneurs
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What’s Next For Web3 & The Metaverse?
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Tech for Good: Rebuilding Ukraine
![Founders Forum Routes to Exit Report](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Screenshot-2022-12-14-at-11.23.44-1.png)
A Founders Guide: Routes To Exit
![CMOs on B2B Sales & How to Win](https://ff.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/linkedin-sales-solutions-YDVdprpgHv4-unsplash.jpg)
CMOs on B2B Sales & How to Win
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Accelerating Diversity with SoftBank Vision Fund & Founders Intelligence
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Planning for the Restart: CFOs on Post-Covid Recovery
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New Podcast Series: NOW, THEN, TEN
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How Can Founders Back Next-Gen Founders?
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Europe’s Success Stories On Scaling Globally
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Building & Sustaining More Black-founded Businesses
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No Bullsh*t Leadership featuring Beth Comstock
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UK Black History Month 2020: The 15 Orgs You Should Know
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How Can Entrepreneurs & Innovation Fix Government?
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Beyond Ethics: Using and Managing AI in the Real World
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Raising Growth Capital from US Investors
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Genetics, Genomics & Pandemics
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Paradigm Shift or Accelerated Trends
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New Media Disruptors: The Future of Content & Streaming
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Growth in Africa; Reimagining the Future
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€6.5Bn COVID Support by Europe’s Development Banks
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Founders Forum HealthTech Goes Digital for #LTWConnects
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A Statement to Our Community
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The Digitisation of Healthcare
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Fintechs Adapting to Thrive with OakNorth’s Rishi Khosla
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The UK’s Future Fund: What It Means for UK Startups
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The Next Normal in Travel & Tourism
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Reid Hoffman: What should entrepreneurs be thinking about going into 2020?
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Lessons From The World of Tech
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Ep3: Moments That Made Me: Michael Acton Smith
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Ep2: Moments That Made Me: Davina McCall
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Ep1 Moments That Made Me: Esther Perel
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The World Wide What?
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Founders Forum partners with Informa Tech: London Tech Week
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Moments That Made Me Podcast: Facebook x Founders Forum