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Turning Pensions into Power: Innovation, Defence & the Future of UK Capital

Jul 16, 2025

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6 min read

Turning Pensions into Power: Innovation, Defence & the Future of UK Capital

How pension reform, defence innovation, and digital education are shaping the UK’s next growth chapter

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Startups, Strategy & the City

Jul 6, 2025

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5 min read

Startups, Strategy & the City

Inside London's defence innovation surge, summer VC hustle, and timeless leadership lessons

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Day Jobs, Big Breaks & Maritime Moves

Jun 29, 2025

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5 min read

Day Jobs, Big Breaks & Maritime Moves

Quiet weeks mean real work is getting done, and the seas are stirring with innovation

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Special Edition: Burnout, Breakthroughs & the Power of Saying No

Jun 22, 2025

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6 min read

Special Edition: Burnout, Breakthroughs & the Power of Saying No

Inside London Tech Week buzz, VC mindset shifts, and how the UK is attracting top startups from all corners of the earth.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Dual-Use Tech, AI Disruption & Defence Innovation

Jun 5, 2025

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6 min read

Dual-Use Tech, AI Disruption & Defence Innovation

From Moon Panels to MOD Procurement: A Startup-VC Week in Full Throttle

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
How AI is Rewriting the Rules + Real Talk on Defence Innovation

Jun 2, 2025

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7 min read

How AI is Rewriting the Rules + Real Talk on Defence Innovation

From London’s AI momentum to battlefield-ready startups—inside the strategies that matter most to founders and investors in 2025

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
The AI Age, DSR Investing & the Rise of Agent-Led SaaS

May 22, 2025

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7 min read

The AI Age, DSR Investing & the Rise of Agent-Led SaaS

What VCs are backing, where entrepreneurs should build, and how defence is quietly reshaping tech

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Quantum Leaps & Cap Table Logic: Founders, It’s Time to Get Real

May 15, 2025

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5 min read

Quantum Leaps & Cap Table Logic: Founders, It’s Time to Get Real

From Quantum Panels to Cap Table Wins: Navigating What Matters Most in 2025

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Lift More, Pitch Better, Think Bigger

May 8, 2025

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7 min read

Lift More, Pitch Better, Think Bigger

What my 81-year-old dad, outdoor board meetings, and emotional capital all have in common

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Lean Lessons, Founder Grit, and the Power of Alignment in Uncertain Times

May 1, 2025

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5 min read

Lean Lessons, Founder Grit, and the Power of Alignment in Uncertain Times

When capital is cautious and markets get shaky, perfection won’t save you. But clarity, courage, and connection might.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Survive to Thrive: Deep Tech Bets, Sleep Hacks & Startup Reality Checks

Apr 25, 2025

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6 min read

Survive to Thrive: Deep Tech Bets, Sleep Hacks & Startup Reality Checks

Why surviving 2025 means cutting burn, raising smarter, and getting real rest.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Startups, Tariffs & £400M Defence Firepower

Apr 17, 2025

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7 min read

Startups, Tariffs & £400M Defence Firepower

Amid economic chaos, startups rise — and £400M in defence funding is about to fuel them.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Tariffs, Tech, and Term Sheets: Navigating the Chaos with Clarity

Apr 10, 2025

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7 min read

Tariffs, Tech, and Term Sheets: Navigating the Chaos with Clarity

From market shocks to defence signals, cap table gold to investor prep—this week’s edition is your startup survival guide.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
💰 The Big Money is Back: Dry Powder, Defence Innovation & VC Wisdom

Apr 3, 2025

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7 min read

💰 The Big Money is Back: Dry Powder, Defence Innovation & VC Wisdom

Fundraising is binary in 2025—here’s how to be on the winning side

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
The Good Times Are Back in PE & VC: How to Navigate Venture and £30K Cap Table Course Giveaway!

Mar 27, 2025

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6 min read

The Good Times Are Back in PE & VC: How to Navigate Venture and £30K Cap Table Course Giveaway!

From secondaries and DPI to cap tables and deeptech—how founders and investors can make the most of a shifting market.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
The Art of Scaling, Fundraising & Making the Right Calls

Mar 20, 2025

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7 min read

The Art of Scaling, Fundraising & Making the Right Calls

Lessons from the frontline of venture capital and entrepreneurship

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Unlocking the Secrets of Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

Mar 13, 2025

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5 min read

Unlocking the Secrets of Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship

The inside scoop on what actually drives startup success

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Mastering Execution, Fundraising & Growth

Mar 6, 2025

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6 min read

Mastering Execution, Fundraising & Growth

The inside scoop on what actually drives startup success

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Stop Chasing Trophies, Start Building Value

Feb 27, 2025

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7 min read

Stop Chasing Trophies, Start Building Value

The inside scoop on fundraising, venture capital, and scaling smart.

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Mastering Growth: From CFA Success to Scaling Startups

Feb 20, 2025

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6 min read

Mastering Growth: From CFA Success to Scaling Startups

Actionable insights on acing CFA, managing startup burn, and leveraging video for growth

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Build, Thrive and Exit: Smart Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Investors

Feb 13, 2025

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6 min read

Build, Thrive and Exit: Smart Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Investors

Actionable insights to scale, fund, and future-proof your business

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
The AI Gold Rush & The Investor's Playbook

Feb 6, 2025

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7 min read

The AI Gold Rush & The Investor's Playbook

Mega-rounds, investor sentiment, and the changing financial tides

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Branding, Big Bets & Bold Moves

Jan 30, 2025

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5 min read

Branding, Big Bets & Bold Moves

Insights from investors, entrepreneurs, and the shifting tech landscape

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Fresh Perspectives from Stellenbosch

Jan 23, 2025

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5 min read

Fresh Perspectives from Stellenbosch

Personal branding, TikTok drama, more angry Sonos customers and BA's fail

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
Mega Rounds, Microlearning, and Mastering Your Pitch

Jan 16, 2025

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5 min read

Mega Rounds, Microlearning, and Mastering Your Pitch

Exploring the trends shaping startups and venture capital in 2025—from mega funding rounds to the rise of microlearning and the art of the perfect pitch

Alex Leigh
Alex Leigh
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