Author Archives: Silicon Roundabout

Ask questions as to why your vision is doubted. Sometimes they doubt the scale, the team, traction etc. Then gather evidence so it’s nearly impossible for anyone to doubt you for that specific point. Do this enough times, and more …

Balancing investors’ expectations for growth and revenue with maintaining our brand narrative comes down to clear communication and a shared vision. At BibliU, we prioritize long-term value over short-term gains by ensuring our growth strategies align with our mission to …

You started your career with later stage technology investing in the US and have transitioned to early stage investing in Europe. How has that progression impacted your approach as an investor Before joining Eight Roads, I invested in more mature …

Running a successful business in 2024 demands constant adaptation. With competition fiercer every day, staying ahead means focusing on what truly matters—your customers. Some trends are proving to be transformative forces, shaping how we engage, build loyalty, and grow.

In fintech, as with any industry, AI can help transform time-intensive and costly processes into something slicker, smarter and more sustainable. The key is to invest in AI early on – this enables people to develop as the company grows, …

In looking at this question, its important to start by breaking down the SME market. When people talk about SMEs, they generally mean the millions of micro businesses, which have seen strong focus from the likes of Starling, Monzo and …

This topic is certainly top of mind; just last week, I was asked to contribute to a presentation on “What founders hate about VCs and why VCs persist in these behaviours, despite being aware of the friction,” for one of …

What have been your biggest learnings at Algotec, and how do you apply them as a board member in your portfolio companies? At Algotec, I gained invaluable insights into the crucial role of deep domain expertise in creating best-in-class products. …

What were your biggest learnings at Deloitte, Barclays Ventures, and Augmentum Fintech? Across my past roles I’ve come to appreciate some things that are constant across all stages of investing. For me, one of those is the team. In times …

What were your biggest learnings from your time at Wrapp, AdProfit and HDWR from bootstrapping through to scaling a business internationally? My main takeaway when looking holistically at my founder years is that there is a huge range of differences …