Growth Hacking 101: 13 Lessons From the Experts
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Data, IT Innovations
Growth hacking is a hugely popular buzzword right now. Founders are desperate to understand what it is and how to do it. It, therefore, comes as no surprise that there is an abundance of growth hacking books on the market. Unfortunately, while these guides are often packed with insightful tips and tricks, I've found that they also fail to put everything into context. Many times I'd finish reading a chapter and feel like I'd learned a bunch of... more
Entrepreneurs Need to Better Understand Risk and Fail Better by Failing Fast and Forward
Are entrepreneurs risk takers at heart or calculated visionaries? According to serial entrepreneur and Ukheshe Technologies CEO, Clayton Hayward, many entrepreneurs don’t truly understand the nature of risk, which has a direct impact on the success of their business idea. He says that to be a successful entrepreneur you need to be willing to take risks with a greater vision in mind – and become comfortable with the possibility of failure.
Deko Acquires Integration Specialist as it Steps up Growth Plans
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Platform Technology, Financial
Leading retail finance platform Deko, has today announced the acquisition of technology services provider
Nav Named to Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America List for Fifth Consecutive Year
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Platform Technology, Financial
Nav, the simple and intelligent financing platform for small businesses, today was included on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This year's recognition marks Nav's fifth consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list.
Fusion Phoenix Is the Open Core of Choice to Empower Us Financial Institutions Beyond Traditional Banking Models
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Core Banking, IT Innovations, Financial
Finastra announced that it has signed 25 financial institutions to its Fusion Phoenix core banking platform during its 2021 fiscal year (ending May 31, 2021).
The FinovateFall Conference Marks Finovate’s Return to In-Person Events
The fintech conference will feature more than 90 global thought leaders and showcase product demos from more than 50 companies
NEC to Host NEC Visionary Week 2021
- 4 years 10 months ago
- IT Innovations
NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the Global Program for NEC Visionary Week 2021, an online annual event taking place from September 16 to 17, 2021. During the event, NEC will present a shared vision of the future that highlights its latest technologies, solutions and customer case studies from various business domains.
Embedded Finance Key to SME Recovery and Rebuilding Economy
iwoca data shows how embedded finance leads to speedier and more successful loan applications for small businesses Half of applications through embedded finance partners receive a decision within two minutes, and are 58% more likely to be successful than direct applications Nearly 30% of all loan applications to iwoca now come through embedded finance partners
Embedded Finance Innovator AREX Markets Joins Xero App Store
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Cloud, IT Innovations, Financial
AREX Markets, the data-driven FinTech company that drives financing costs down for SMEs and enables them to get access to cash quicker, today announces its integration into the Xero App Store.
SmartSearch Calls on UK Firms to Scrap Manual ID checks
- 4 years 11 months ago
- IT Innovations
Digital AML provider launches campaign to highlight flaws in manual methods Leading UK RegTech specialist SmartSearch has launched a new Electronic Verification Uncovered campaign, to raise awareness of the dangers of relying on outdated methods of identity verification for regulated businesses. The campaign is part of the SmartSearch Index report which is being published to highlight the ongoing threat of money laundering in the UK.
Marble Announces Its Proprietary Digital API Integration (Marble Connect) With Citadel Mortgages
- 4 years 11 months ago
- APIs, Artificial Intelligence, Financial, Technical
Marble Financial Inc., an AI-driven financial technology company that educates and helps consumers better understand and manage their current cash flow and credit towards a better financial future, is pleased to announce an Application Programing Interface (“API”) licensing agreement with Citadel Mortgages to provide their customers direct access through Marble Connect to our proprietary financial wellness platform, MyMarble.
Global Technology Consultancy Thoughtworks Opens Newcastle Office and Commits to Job Creation in the North East
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Financial, Consultancy
The rise of Newcastle as a leading UK tech hub gets a significant boost this week, with news that global technology consultancy, Thoughtworks, is opening a new office in the city and creating 100 roles for senior tech professionals.
Tinexta (TNXT): Growth in Highly Innovative Areas
- 4 years 11 months ago
- IT Innovations, Consultancy
Tinexta provides IT solutions, information and consulting services in niche markets, predominantly to corporate clients. It has leading or strong market positions in the majority of its businesses, which have structural growth drivers. Management’s strategy of diversifying its services and geographic expansion via M&A and subsequent organic growth has generated improving financial metrics, while remaining shareholder friendly with respect... more
QAssure and Delta Capita Announce New Combined Solution as Part of a Mission to Drive Innovation
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Platform Technology, IT Innovations
QAssure has joined forces with Delta Capita to deliver an Open Innovation Platform solution that will accelerate the innovation adoption cycle. This new offering aims to address challenges that often delay innovation – from operational complexity and ever-changing regulatory burdens.
Almost 80% of European Investors Use Digital Tools to Track Their Expenses
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Financial
<p dir="ltr"><em>78.9% of investors monitor their spending using an app or software. These are the results of the latest survey conducted by the investment platform Robo.cash. Remarkably, only 7% trust Google Sheets and almost half of respondents prefer Excel spreadsheets. This largely confirms the notion that investors value data security highly when it comes to financial statements.</em></p>
