How to find the right investor for your start-up — and stay ahead of the game May 9, 2024 After spending two days in Porto with hundreds of start-ups and investors at Startup Portugal’s SIM Conference last week, Ambition A.M.’s Jennifer Sieg put together her own key takeaway guide for those about to embark on their funding journeys. With some 200 start-up exhibitions and nearly 400 start-ups in attendance, I didn’t know what to [...]
More than Money: Can makeup change lives? CEO donates products to people battling cancer May 9, 2024 Join us in this episode of More than Money as City A.M. multimedia journalist Larissa Howie explores the deeper mission behind Sculpted by Aimee.
Hospitality sector shows ‘cautious confidence’ as rate of closures slows May 8, 2024 Venue closures in Britain have slowed this year thanks to a "modest revival" in independent restaurants and dining, a new report has revealed.
How these two entrepreneurs are making you question your mouth cleaning routine May 7, 2024 Have you ever thought about how many toothbrushes you’ve thrown away in your lifetime?
Built, test, repeat: Meet the scientist-turned-entrepreneur by accident May 6, 2024 Build, test, repeat – rejection – build, test, repeat. Sound familiar?
Could raising ‘too much’ investment harm your start-up? May 3, 2024 Most entrepreneurs have a long to-do list whenever they start a new business — and ‘secure funding’ is usually added towards the top. But what are the most important things to consider once you’ve actually secured the investment, and is it possible to raise “too much?” While speaking at Startup Portugal’s SIM Conference in Porto, [...]
Apple shares surge 6 per cent on earnings report and historic $110 billion buyback May 3, 2024 Apple's stock surged by over 6 per cent in after-hours trading on Thursday after the tech giant surpassed analysts' subdued expectations for quarterly revenue and announced the largest share buyback program in US history.
How I turned my back-home Syrian breakfasts into a British cheese empire April 30, 2024 Building a new life in a new country after escaping the war in Syria is no easy feat. Jennifer Sieg sits down with Razan Alsous, founder of Yorkshire Dama Cheese, to see how she did it. I’d be lying if I said Razan Alsous and I didn’t laugh – a lot – over how much [...]
How this members club is helping entrepreneurs establish a Legacy April 29, 2024 Jennifer Sieg sits down with Chris Caffrey, the founder of London’s newest entrepreneur members clubs questioning the status quo.
Why stepping aside was the best business decision for Vinted’s founders April 27, 2024 Lessons from Vinted: When is it time to let someone else take over and bring your business to the next level?