Podcast
January 29, 2026
The 26 startups to watch in 2026 — plus cities, sectors and investors on the up
Host Amy Lewin is joined by contributing editor Éanna Kelly
Maya Dharampal-Hornby and Amy Lewin
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Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .
Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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