# Sifted Talks

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The VC slowdown: Is it set to get even worse?
Sifted Talks
September 19, 2023
The VC slowdown: Is it set to get even worse?
As the funding slump continues, Hoxton Ventures’ Hussein Kanji shares his outlook on the future of VC investing
Aruni Sunil
How to fund climate tech in 2023
Sifted Talks
September 8, 2023
How to fund climate tech in 2023
Dr Clea Kolster shares top tips for funding climate tech in 2023
Freya Pratty
How to get your revenue back on track in a downturn
Sifted Talks
July 7, 2023
How to get your revenue back on track in a downturn
We asked the experts how startups can stay competitive and grow revenue in a tough market
In partnership with: Stripe
How much do startups need to invest in data security?
Sifted Talks
June 22, 2023
How much do startups need to invest in data security?
We asked the experts how startups can protect their customer’s data on tight budgets
In partnership with: Vanta
Life after unicorns: What does the downturn mean for the investor-founder relationship?
Sifted Talks
June 13, 2023
Life after unicorns: What does the downturn mean for the investor-founder relationship?
The value of Europe’s unicorns has fallen. We talked to the experts about the new VC landscape
In partnership with: Affinity
The state of pre-seed funding: What should founders actually focus on?
Sifted Talks
May 30, 2023
The state of pre-seed funding: What should founders actually focus on?
With longer and larger rounds becoming the norm, we looked into how founders should approach pre-seed fundraising
Aruni Sunil
How scaleups should grow their sales and marketing teams
Sifted Talks
April 27, 2023
How scaleups should grow their sales and marketing teams
How to make data-driven decisions to win customers and increase your startup’s valuation
In partnership with: And Rising
How early-stage startups should actually think about sustainability
Sifted Talks
April 6, 2023
How early-stage startups should actually think about sustainability
Startups often struggle to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. So we asked the experts for some actionable tips
Aruni Sunil
“We need to be daring”: How climate tech can get us to net zero
Sifted Talks
March 23, 2023
“We need to be daring”: How climate tech can get us to net zero
Policy-makers, not-for-profits, startups and VCs all have a vital role to reach global climate goals
Sifted
VCs are 'absolutely to blame' for SVB chaos, says Seedcamp’s Reshma Sohoni
Sifted Talks
March 15, 2023
VCs are 'absolutely to blame' for SVB chaos, says Seedcamp’s Reshma Sohoni
Following the SVB chaos of the weekend, the experts give their thoughts on what went wrong, what's next and what founders should do
Sadia Nowshin
Six lessons for a cookieless future
Sifted Talks
March 10, 2023
Six lessons for a cookieless future
Browsers, such as Google Chrome, plan to phase out cookies by 2024. What will this mean for the future of advertising?
Tom Ritchie
Six tips for building a trusted sales team
Sifted Talks
March 2, 2023
Six tips for building a trusted sales team
From making your first hire to getting the right accreditations, there are a range of factors to consider while building a sales team
Sifted
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
Five takeaways from VC fundraising in 2022
Sifted Talks
December 21, 2022
Five takeaways from VC fundraising in 2022
From downrounds to mass layoffs, 2022 has been a tough year for tech — but it also offers top tips for progress
Aruni Sunil
How transparent should your startup be? Six tips for founders
Sifted Talks
November 30, 2022
How transparent should your startup be? Six tips for founders
Finding the right balance between sharing and protecting your company information — both internally and externally — is key
Sifted
'A new paradigm': Six lessons on fintech interoperability
Sifted Talks
November 17, 2022
'A new paradigm': Six lessons on fintech interoperability
Reducing barriers for startups to access financial products can create cheaper solutions for both companies and their clients
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Should startups still be prioritising growth? Six tips for founders
Sifted Talks
November 2, 2022
Should startups still be prioritising growth? Six tips for founders
Runway is important, but don’t obsess over it
Sifted
Four tips for managing compliance risk while scaling across borders
Sifted Talks
October 26, 2022
Four tips for managing compliance risk while scaling across borders
How can scaleups navigate the murky waters of international regulation with limited time and resources?
Aruni Sunil
Four tips for building a global brand during a downturn
Sifted Talks
September 29, 2022
Four tips for building a global brand during a downturn
Firstly, resist the urge to scale down marketing during a recession
Sifted
Predicting the unpredictable economy: Six tips for managing the coming downturn
Sifted Talks
September 22, 2022
Predicting the unpredictable economy: Six tips for managing the coming downturn
While valuations are down, it's not all doom and gloom
Tom Ritchie
Scaling through the slowdown: Five things we learned from our panel
Sifted Talks
September 6, 2022
Scaling through the slowdown: Five things we learned from our panel
Startups can still grow and thrive. Here’s how, according to the experts
Dalvinder Kular
Digital nomads and the global office: Five ways startups make remote working work
Sifted Talks
August 25, 2022
Digital nomads and the global office: Five ways startups make remote working work
How can startups build a digital nomad-friendly business?
Sifted
Chasing gigacorns: Five things we learnt about investing in climate tech
Sifted Talks
July 21, 2022
Chasing gigacorns: Five things we learnt about investing in climate tech
As more and more startups claim to be green, what should VCs look for?
Dalvinder Kular
Does freemium actually work? Five things we learned from our panel
Sifted Talks
June 15, 2022
Does freemium actually work? Five things we learned from our panel
Does product-led growth always mean giving away your product for free?
Dalvinder Kular

# Sifted Talks

The VC slowdown: Is it set to get even worse?

How to fund climate tech in 2023

How to get your revenue back on track in a downturn

How much do startups need to invest in data security?

Life after unicorns: What does the downturn mean for the investor-founder relationship?

The state of pre-seed funding: What should founders actually focus on?

How scaleups should grow their sales and marketing teams

How early-stage startups should actually think about sustainability

“We need to be daring”: How climate tech can get us to net zero

VCs are 'absolutely to blame' for SVB chaos, says Seedcamp’s Reshma Sohoni

Six lessons for a cookieless future

Six tips for building a trusted sales team

The big business of fraud: Manning the digital gates

Five takeaways from VC fundraising in 2022

How transparent should your startup be? Six tips for founders

'A new paradigm': Six lessons on fintech interoperability

Should startups still be prioritising growth? Six tips for founders

Four tips for managing compliance risk while scaling across borders

Four tips for building a global brand during a downturn

Predicting the unpredictable economy: Six tips for managing the coming downturn

Scaling through the slowdown: Five things we learned from our panel

Digital nomads and the global office: Five ways startups make remote working work

Chasing gigacorns: Five things we learnt about investing in climate tech

Does freemium actually work? Five things we learned from our panel