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The reality behind the hype in Tech City Alex Wood, Editor in Chief at Tech City News @alexwoodcreates
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60,000+ readers 2 years old Quarterly print mag 7 people Startup
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Organic cluster from 2008
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Government backing from 2010- has it delivered?
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By 2016 the UK’s internet economy will account for 12% of GDP
Source: Technology Strategy Board 2014
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88,000 companies launched in last 3 years
Source: Tech City UK status report 2013
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Who are the next generation of founders?
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Biannual startup competition Barometer of Britain’s startup scene $26m USD raised to date
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Alex Depledge CEO at Hassle.com
$6m Series A raised
- Management consultant at Accenture - NOT a ‘techie’
- Bringing existing skillset and applying tech
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New generation of founders leaving the professions
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It’s not about being Silicon Valley
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Looking ahead
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Damian Kimmelman, Founder of DueDil $17m Series B funding round 15 languages spoken in fast growing team Talent and funding continue to be challenges
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