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By: Carolyn Dawson

Carolyn Dawson is CEO of Founders Forum Group, a global community and group of businesses supporting founders at every stage of their journeys. Carolyn's remit includes Founders Forum's events portfolio, Tech Nation, and the group's broader business network. Previously, Carolyn was President at Informa Tech, a FTSE 100 UK, where she presided over the joint venture between Founders Forum and Informa Tech. She is a member of the UK Government's Digital Economy Council and has led London Tech Week for the past nine years.

1 Article
  • Time to bring back the Great British exit

    Opinion

    Britain has no lack of ideas, founders or ambition but too often our successful start-ups lean on American giants when they exit. This isn’t inevitable, says Carolyn Dawson More than 100 companies are incorporated every hour in this country. British start-ups have raised more than $7bn in investment so far this year alone. Despite the [...]

    Will London hold it's start-up crown?

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