Karam Filfilan

Best of Sifted Summit 2021: Watch the talks here
Analysis
January 27, 2022
Best of Sifted Summit 2021: Watch the talks here
What does a bad investor look like? Is it worth it to work with corporates? And what are the best alternatives to venture capital?
Karam Filfilan
What will our daily commutes look like, post-Covid? We asked the experts
Interview
September 1, 2021
What will our daily commutes look like, post-Covid? We asked the experts
According to mobility experts, sharing is caring — and AI will make the commute less pAInful...
In partnership with: GoTo Global
The quiet battle raging around open banking
Analysis
August 2, 2021
The quiet battle raging around open banking
Open banking aims to give users more access to their financial data. But it comes at a cost, prompting a debate around whether startups should make a business from it, and how to protect consumers.
Sponsored by: Nordigen
Does construction have a sustainable future? We asked the experts
Interview
June 23, 2021
Does construction have a sustainable future? We asked the experts
Construction is at a crossroads. Meet the players looking to propel it into a greener future.
Sponsored by: Drees & Sommer
How iLoF turns blood into a cloud-based fingerprint library to fight diseases
Interview
May 28, 2021
How iLoF turns blood into a cloud-based fingerprint library to fight diseases
Diseases are all different, and so are we. So why are treatments all the same?
Sponsored by: Google For Startups
How Surple puts the office on power saving mode
Interview
May 21, 2021
How Surple puts the office on power saving mode
Energy efficiency in business isn’t the sexiest topic, but it’ll be key to achieving the UK’s net zero goals.
Sponsored by: Google For Startups
So you’ve closed a funding round — now what?
Analysis
May 18, 2021
So you’ve closed a funding round — now what?
Congrats! Now here's how to spend your money.
In partnership with: Silicon Valley Bank
This company wants to be the Airbnb of sports facility booking
Interview
May 6, 2021
This company wants to be the Airbnb of sports facility booking
Pitchbooking was born out of a frustration at how long it took to book football pitches. It's now scored over 1k UK facilities who use the service, and has lofty goals ahead.
Sponsored by: Google For Startups
How edtech startup Developing Experts connects students to future STEM employers
Analysis
April 30, 2021
How edtech startup Developing Experts connects students to future STEM employers
The UK workforce has a STEM skills shortage — Developing Experts wants to close the gap.
Sponsored by: Google For Startups
How Logically uses AI — and humans — to tackle misinformation
Interview
April 9, 2021
How Logically uses AI — and humans — to tackle misinformation
Most fact-checkers rely on humans — Logically uses AI to speed up the process, allowing it to execute at scale.
Sponsored by: Google For Startups
How Neatebox is building apps to help disabled people live independently
Interview
April 5, 2021
How Neatebox is building apps to help disabled people live independently
Edinburgh’s rising star, Neatebox, develops smartphone apps to help disabled people navigate busy city streets and shopping venues.
Sponsored by: Google For Startups
Founders: Here’s what you need to know about European SPACs
Analysis
March 26, 2021
Founders: Here’s what you need to know about European SPACs
Still confused over SPACs? They're kind of like a very expensive blind date for investors.
Sponsored by: Euronext
The biggest mistake I've ever made: losing sight of the 'ideal customer'
Interview
March 19, 2021
The biggest mistake I've ever made: losing sight of the 'ideal customer'
Customer feedback is important — but don't let it derail your plans, says Alberto Rizzoli, cofounder and CEO of V7 Labs.
Sponsored by: Oracle NetSuite
The biggest mistake I’ve ever made: Not focusing on the ‘boring’ stuff
Interview
March 5, 2021
The biggest mistake I’ve ever made: Not focusing on the ‘boring’ stuff
“Focus on the areas you find boring, because these are the areas where things will go wrong,” says TravelPerk founder Avi Meir.
Sponsored by: Oracle NetSuite
The biggest mistake I’ve ever made: Mistaking confidence for competence
Interview
February 22, 2021
The biggest mistake I’ve ever made: Mistaking confidence for competence
You hire on aptitude, you fire on attitude.
Sponsored by: Oracle NetSuite
Here’s what the future of business travel looks like
Opinion
February 16, 2021
Here’s what the future of business travel looks like
Think: corporate nomadism, futuristic touchless airports and no more messy expensing systems
Sponsored by: Tripactions
This is why VCs love SaaS
Analysis
January 29, 2021
This is why VCs love SaaS
Investors can’t get enough of subscription-based online software.
Sponsored by: Oracle NetSuite
Ready to go international? 8 top tips from startups who’ve done it
How To
January 13, 2021
Ready to go international? 8 top tips from startups who’ve done it
How to build your team, where to open an office and taking your clients with you...
Sponsored by: Techleap – Go Global
Announcing the 2020 EIT award winners
News
December 11, 2020
Announcing the 2020 EIT award winners
Healthtech, greentech and AI startups were amongst the winners of this year’s awards.
Sponsored by: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Funding, business support and skills: How the EIT empowers entrepreneurs
Analysis
December 7, 2020
Funding, business support and skills: How the EIT empowers entrepreneurs
The European Institute for Innovation & Technology supports European startups with funding, mentorship and workshops — and it could help you.
Sponsored by: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Nesta launches £2.8m Covid-19 response challenge to help people recover their jobs and finances
News
September 28, 2020
Nesta launches £2.8m Covid-19 response challenge to help people recover their jobs and finances
The Rapid Recovery Challenge is a 12-month programme looking for organisations who can provide tools to help those worst hit access jobs and financial support.
Sponsored by: Nesta

Karam Filfilan

Best of Sifted Summit 2021: Watch the talks here

What will our daily commutes look like, post-Covid? We asked the experts

The quiet battle raging around open banking

Does construction have a sustainable future? We asked the experts

How iLoF turns blood into a cloud-based fingerprint library to fight diseases

How Surple puts the office on power saving mode

So you’ve closed a funding round — now what?

This company wants to be the Airbnb of sports facility booking

How edtech startup Developing Experts connects students to future STEM employers

How Logically uses AI — and humans — to tackle misinformation

How Neatebox is building apps to help disabled people live independently

Founders: Here’s what you need to know about European SPACs

The biggest mistake I've ever made: losing sight of the 'ideal customer'

The biggest mistake I’ve ever made: Not focusing on the ‘boring’ stuff

The biggest mistake I’ve ever made: Mistaking confidence for competence

Here’s what the future of business travel looks like

This is why VCs love SaaS

Ready to go international? 8 top tips from startups who’ve done it

Announcing the 2020 EIT award winners

Funding, business support and skills: How the EIT empowers entrepreneurs

Nesta launches £2.8m Covid-19 response challenge to help people recover their jobs and finances