Kirstie Pickering

Foodtech’s next frontier: Healthy processed foods
Analysis
September 29, 2023
Foodtech’s next frontier: Healthy processed foods
With negative press surrounding alt meats and other processed food, could healthy texturising technologies be the answer?
Sponsored by: ECBF
Setting up a VC fund 101 — what emerging managers need to know
How To
September 6, 2023
Setting up a VC fund 101 — what emerging managers need to know
From attracting LPs to working out the legal stuff, here’s the lowdown on setting up your first-time VC fund
Kirstie Pickering
Employees vs contractors: The laws you need to know in Europe’s top startup hubs
Analysis
August 30, 2023
Employees vs contractors: The laws you need to know in Europe’s top startup hubs
Misclassification can result in heavy fines and penalties which vary by country
Sponsored by: Remote
Carried interest in VC — what it is and how it works
Analysis
August 11, 2023
Carried interest in VC — what it is and how it works
Carried interest provides GPs of VC funds and the wider investment team with an incentive to find the best deals and provide big returns on their investments
Kirstie Pickering
Funding opportunities and a home in the sun: A founder's guide to Malta
Analysis
August 2, 2023
Funding opportunities and a home in the sun: A founder's guide to Malta
Evening swims, walks along the seafront and blossoming startup ecosystem
Sponsored by: Residency Malta Agency
From five to 50: How to hire at your early-stage startup
Analysis
July 26, 2023
From five to 50: How to hire at your early-stage startup
There are many factors to be considered when making your first few hires as a founder
In partnership with: Deel
Action vs measurement: Why startups need concrete solutions to address new ESG laws
Analysis
July 5, 2023
Action vs measurement: Why startups need concrete solutions to address new ESG laws
Changes in EU law means certain companies will be required to submit ESG reports. How should they approach this — and how can smaller startups help?
Sponsored by: Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
The digital nomad's guide to Estonia
Places
June 29, 2023
The digital nomad's guide to Estonia
The Baltic country’s startup ecosystem is evolving — and the industry is keen to attract foreign talent
Supported by: Visit Estonia
How GenAI can actually help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Analysis
June 23, 2023
How GenAI can actually help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
“Startups, with their innovative business models, technologies and projects, can play a significant role”
Sponsored by: Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact
How to plan your go to market strategy
How To
June 22, 2023
How to plan your go to market strategy
As a founder, strategising your decisions can make or break a startup in the early days – and a go to market strategy should be front and centre of your focus
Sponsored by: AWS startups
What a chief revenue officer in a startup actually does
Analysis
June 21, 2023
What a chief revenue officer in a startup actually does
Four CROs from European startups explain their role, the challenges and the skills you need to succeed
Kirstie Pickering
NDA guide for founders: What they are, how they work and red flags to avoid
Analysis
June 16, 2023
NDA guide for founders: What they are, how they work and red flags to avoid
Discover what NDAs are, how they work and what needs to be included to make sure your company's sensitive information is protected
Kirstie Pickering
IPO 101 — what they are and how they work
Analysis
June 9, 2023
IPO 101 — what they are and how they work
From the pros and cons of listing to what makes a 'good' exit, here's everything you need to know about IPOs
Kirstie Pickering
Payment challenges for global companies — and how payroll platforms could be a secret weapon
May 9, 2023
Payment challenges for global companies — and how payroll platforms could be a secret weapon
Getting international payroll right from the very beginning is crucial for businesses. Could utilising different models be the way to go?
Sponsored by: Nium
Why you should have an international team — and how to pay them
Analysis
April 21, 2023
Why you should have an international team — and how to pay them
Getting your payroll right for international employees comes with challenges — and getting it wrong can be costly
Sponsored by: Nium
What does a startup COO actually do?
Analysis
April 13, 2023
What does a startup COO actually do?
Four European startup COOs explain their role, the challenges and the skills you need for success
Kirstie Pickering
How is fintech changing business travel?
Analysis
March 21, 2023
How is fintech changing business travel?
Fintechs are helping the travel sector move from costly and time-consuming legacy systems to simplified solutions
Sponsored by: Airwallex
How impact startups are helping Vienna meet its smart city goals
Places
March 3, 2023
How impact startups are helping Vienna meet its smart city goals
Austria’s capital has a target to be climate neutral by 2040. How are startups helping to make this a reality?
Sponsored by: ViennaUP
You’ve just raised pre-seed funding — how should you spend it?
Analysis
February 24, 2023
You’ve just raised pre-seed funding — how should you spend it?
Looking for advice on how to use your pre-seed funding? Founders and VCs share their insights on what to do after you've bagged the cash
Kirstie Pickering
Building a unicorn: What’s the best approach during turbulent times?
February 8, 2023
Building a unicorn: What’s the best approach during turbulent times?
The tech slowdown is pushing startups to get innovative when eyeing expansion
Kirstie Pickering
Insurtech in 2023: Where the sector’s going and why it's ripe for expansion
Analysis
February 3, 2023
Insurtech in 2023: Where the sector’s going and why it's ripe for expansion
The cost of living continues to be a dominant trend for insurtechs, but how will they confront it?
Sponsored by: Prima
The big business of fraud: Manning the digital gates
Sifted Talks
January 26, 2023
The big business of fraud: Manning the digital gates
Fraudsters are storming the internet, pushing startups into a constant state of necessary innovation
Kirstie Pickering
How to grow your employee benefits as you expand globally
How To
January 26, 2023
How to grow your employee benefits as you expand globally
Language barriers, cultural differences and regulatory hurdles… Getting the benefits package right for employees spread across the world isn’t simple
Sponsored by: Engage Health Group
What it takes to scale a fintech internationally
Analysis
January 19, 2023
What it takes to scale a fintech internationally
Despite a challenging economic landscape ahead, the potential for scaling is still for the taking in fintech
Sponsored by: Airwallex

Kirstie Pickering

Foodtech’s next frontier: Healthy processed foods

Setting up a VC fund 101 — what emerging managers need to know

Employees vs contractors: The laws you need to know in Europe’s top startup hubs

Carried interest in VC — what it is and how it works

Funding opportunities and a home in the sun: A founder's guide to Malta

From five to 50: How to hire at your early-stage startup

Action vs measurement: Why startups need concrete solutions to address new ESG laws

The digital nomad's guide to Estonia

How GenAI can actually help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

How to plan your go to market strategy

What a chief revenue officer in a startup actually does

NDA guide for founders: What they are, how they work and red flags to avoid

IPO 101 — what they are and how they work

Payment challenges for global companies — and how payroll platforms could be a secret weapon

Why you should have an international team — and how to pay them

What does a startup COO actually do?

How is fintech changing business travel?

How impact startups are helping Vienna meet its smart city goals

You’ve just raised pre-seed funding — how should you spend it?

Building a unicorn: What’s the best approach during turbulent times?

Insurtech in 2023: Where the sector’s going and why it's ripe for expansion

The big business of fraud: Manning the digital gates

How to grow your employee benefits as you expand globally

What it takes to scale a fintech internationally