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Webinar Recap: Scaling Smart – Outsourcing Strategies and Growth Insights for Startups

On November 20th, SMART81 hosted a thought-provoking webinar featuring Charles Russell, Practice Lead at SMART81, and James Flavin, Founder of KiteEdge. The session, hosted by Emily Fitchett, Global Head of Partnerships at R Europe (formerly Seedrs), offered...

Smart81 Announces First-of-Its-Kind Strategic Partnership with Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs): Empowering Founders with Innovative Tech Solutions

Smart81, a leading developer of software solutions for startups and scale-ups, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Republic Europe…

Best QA and Testing practices for financial systems

Financial systems are evolving more rapidly than ever before in an evolutionary sort of cat-and-mouse game between systems and bugs or hackers. Consequently, quality assurance (QA) and testing practices are essential for ensuring accuracy, security, and reliability....

The fintech cyber seas: Challenges and solutions for secure navigation

In recent years, the financial technology (Fintech) industry has experienced exponential growth, reshaping the landscape of banking and financial services. Fintech innovations have introduced unprecedented levels of…

Open banking: Transforming the future of financial services

In an era marked by digital transformation, the financial sector stands on the brink of a major evolutionary step known as open banking. This concept is not merely a trend but a comprehensive shift in how financial data is handled, shared, and utilized, promising to...

Blockchain unleashed: Pioneering a new era of digital integrity and efficiency

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in the digital world, revolutionizing how organizations operate and interact. By enhancing trust, security, and transparency, blockchain technology significantly improves the traceability of data shared...

AI in Startup Businesses: Practical Applications and Benefits

In today's fast-paced business landscape, startups face an array of challenges, ranging from resource constraints to intense competition. Establishing a solid foundation and gaining a competitive edge are paramount for these emerging businesses. Amidst these...

Navigating the Outsourcing Landscape: A Guide for Tech Startups

In the fast-spinning tech world, startup entrepreneurs are constantly grappling with a multitude of challenges. From the scarcity of resources to the necessity for specialised expertise, the hurdles can be formidable. However, there exists a strategy that can help...

The Chicken, the Egg and the MVP Build

Most people dreaming of starting their own technology business inevitably end up looking for inspiration from those that have achieved the most. How did Bill Gates actually start Microsoft? Well, he just started coding and built it himself. Being a coding genius from...

Pilots and How to Fast Track Channel Partnerships

This is a Guest Post from Our Partner - ChannelCreator. In the world of start-ups and scale-ups, pilots are talked about all day, every day. Many customers don’t want to commit to what they see as an ‘unproven technology’, or they want to dip their toe in the water of...

How to Define the Ideal Customer Profile for B2B Software

A guest post from our Partner - ChannelCreator. We run a lot of Go To Market clinics. In these clinics we speak with many start-up, growth and scale-up software companies that are engaged in outbound sales activities to their target market: We often ask the...

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