I’ve just published an article on the latest talent trends in partnership with Barclays’ Fintech hub, Rise. It includes my take on how remote working might influence the talent market, how existing roles might be affected, and whether Covid-19 could mark the end of blitzscaling.

Hamish Grierson is a refreshingly straight-talking Founder. His start-up, Thriva Health, provides at-home, personalised blood test kits that allow consumers to find out more about their long-term health, fitness and more.

This is, in Hamish’s own words, “preventative” tech – and with more than 100,000 blood tests processed to date. Here are the best bits from a fascinating conversation…

At a time when discussion about diversity and inequality in the workplace seems more common than ever, the gender pay gap shows no sign of disappearing. Female thought leaders in the technology sector share their perspectives on the gender pay gap and unbiased hiring in London.

What’s next in childcare for the working parent in London. Property entrepreneur, mum-of-one and Director of Cuckooz, Charlie Rosier speaks to Santa Monica Talent about her businesses, childcare for working parents and the future for female founders.

Andy Bellass is co-founder of HR software startup Hibob. Santa Monica Talent’s Ellis Seder sat down for coffee with Andy to learn his thoughts on startups, the secret sauce that helps a business grow, and how to navigate the minefield of negotiating equity in a startup environment.

Who is Tony Margiotta?

From an Instructor in the British military to tech entrepreneur.

Tony Margiotta previously worked for London & Partners and now the Barclays Accelerator, now known as Rise.

I recently sat down with Mike Baliman of the London Fintech Podcast and spoke about getting a job in tech no matter what age or stage you’re at. I delved into the ways of finding the perfect job if you’re already working in the tech industry and thinking about moving on to something new, or if you’re wanting to break into the tech industry for the first time.

Funding, female VCs and dog walking with Avent Bezuidenhoudt. Thoughts from a female Senior Fund Manager: remote working, start-up funding and being a female in the investment world.

What I learned, and didn’t, from SXSW 2018. I’ve not long been back from the spectacle that is SXSW. What did I learn?I’m glad you asked.