Russ Shaw CBE

Ask me Anything with Russ Shaw CBE An exclusive Ask Me Anything with Russ Shaw CBE, founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates.

🎟️ #AskMeAnything discussion, supported by Tech Italy Advocates 🇮🇹
📍 Rome, Italy
⏰ 18:00-20:00 CEST TODAY!

​Zest is hosting an exclusive event, featuring an AMA session with @russshaw.bsky.social, moderated by Roberto Magnifico 🪄

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Great to join Suki Fuller and Flavilla Fongang for the launch of 'The Voices in the Shadow' from Global Tech Advocates Black Women in Tech @techlondonadv.bsky.social @globaltechadv.bsky.social

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Global Stars – our latest initiative as an associated org of Coldplay’s #MusicOfTheSpheres World Tour to spotlight founders under 35 driving solutions for the energy transition - Launch on 6 Sept @ Wembley and nominations open 7 Sept @techlondonadv.bsky.social

Last night @russshaw.bsky.social was hosted by British Deputy High Commissioner Jonny Baxter, UK Trade Envoy Florence Eshalomi & Ben Ainsley, Deputy Trade Commissioner, for a business reception 🇳🇬

Russ joins Tech Nigeria Advocates for GITEX Nigeria - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa 📸

Yesterday, @russshaw.bsky.social joined a panel discussion at GITEX Nigeria 🇳🇬

Russ and the panel discussed the competitive balance of growing multiple tech hubs across the region 🤖

Opportunities for UK innovators in the Global South - UKTN New horizons bring new opportunities - and one region discussed less often is the thriving tech scene in the Global South.

“The UK can not only strengthen their economies, but ours as well"

Ahead of visiting Nigeria for GITEX next week, @russshaw.bsky.social explores opportunities for UK innovators in the Global South in his latest column for @uktn.bsky.social 🌍

Full piece here 👇
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Generative Media: the new AI creative era Generative Media: the new AI creative era

“Generative AI is reshaping creative industries at speed - are you ready?” 🎨🤖

Catch the hugely popular Generative Media: The New AI Creative Era webinar, now available to watch on demand.

Full link via Google Cloud 👇
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Last night @russshaw.bsky.social joined Ani Kaprekar and Tech India Advocates at the Indian Tech Society Awards 2025
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TechFirst initiative offers an opportunity for real progress on DEI - UKTN If the UK wants to succeed as a tech leader, then taking advantage of the two-fold opportunity of TechFirst.

“With a skills crisis looming, hope has been offered by the £187m TechFirst programme” 💷

@russshaw.bsky.social explores how the government’s new initiative offers an opportunity for real DEI progress in his latest column for UKTN 🤝

Full piece here 👇
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Yesterday @russshaw.bsky.social and Tech Ireland Advocates launched the new GTA #SportsTech group 🥏

The launch event in Dublin marked the beginning of our global network championing innovation in sports technology 🏅

YouTube video by Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates TLA GTA July 2025 Newsletter

🚨 Introducing Global Stars – the latest initiative from GTA as an associated organisation of Coldplay's ‘Music of the Spheres’ World Tour 🌍

@russshaw.bsky.social & Esther O’Callaghan OBE discuss this and more in our July Newsletter 📨

Watch on YouTube 👇
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Leeds Reforms ‘to rewire UK’s financial system’ Chancellor looks to support savers to invest as lowest level of retail investment in G7 starves UK businesses of important source of capital

"A new Global Talent Taskforce will be of particular benefit to our most cutting edge industries, bringing much needed innovation and IP to the UK"

@russshaw.bsky.social spoke to Business Cloud about last week's Leeds Reforms announced by The Chancellor 💼

Read here 👇
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PICTFOR's 7th Annual DEI Rally Join us at PICTFOR's 7th Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rally.

🎟️PICTFOR's 7th Annual DEI Rally
📍Palace of Westminster
⏰July 15

Hear from @russshaw.bsky.social and other key voices driving change in diversity, equity and inclusion 🇬🇧

Come along and be part of the conversation.

Register now 👇
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Has Labour’s first year in power been a tech success? - UKTN One year into forming a government, how has Labour fared in enabling a truly tech-led economy? Here’s a look at what’s been delivered.

"Foundations are in place, but action is what counts" 🏗️

@russshaw.bsky.social assessed whether Labour's first year in power has been a tech success in his latest @uktn.bsky.social column 📅

Read the full piece 👇
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It's London Tech Week! 🎉

@russshaw.bsky.social kicked off #LTW25, joining Sally Bundock on BBC Business to preview the week and what it means for the UK in the age of AI 🇬🇧

With the government committing £86bn to science & tech, upskilling the British workforce is crucial 💪

#WheresRuss

It’s day 1 of London Tech Week! 🎉

Watch this space to keep up to date with #WheresRuss and #LTW highlights in this action-packed week ⚡

@russshaw.bsky.social #LondonTechWeek #LTW25

Don’t miss out on another big day of London Tech Week!

Catch @russshaw.bsky.social at one of these events 👇

#WheresRuss #LTW #LondonTechWeek #LTW25

London Tech Week day 2: Tech diplomacy in action Day 2 of London Tech Week made it clear our global influence grows through emerging markets, writes Russ Shaw.

"It’s clear from today’s conversations that tech hubs across the UK have the potential to thrive - but investment is vital for them to do so" 💷

Read @russshaw.bsky.social's #LTW25 Day Two column in City AM here ⬇️
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#WheresRuss

Day 3 of London Tech Week is a go! Here’s a look at @russshaw.bsky.social’s agenda for the day 👇

#WheresRuss #LTW #LondonTechWeek #LTW25

London Tech Week day 3: Let's use that NHS budget on tech From NHS waiting lists to global warming, if we get it right we can use technology to address our biggest challenges, writes Russ Shaw.

"From the overworked healthcare systems to the climate crisis, UK innovators are turning purpose into profit."🚨

Day 3 @russshaw.bsky.social #LTW25 column in City AM 👇
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#WheresRuss

If you’re wondering #WheresRuss today, we’re here to help 💁

Here are the events @russshaw.bsky.social is attending on the fourth day of London Tech Week ⬇️

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London Tech Week day 4: Why deeptech will define the UK’s economic future To secure its future as a global tech leader, the UK must overcome short-term thinking and invest in the infrastructure, funding, and regulation deeptech needs to thrive

"With Deeptech, it’s possible to glimpse what the next step of London's long history of innovation might look like."

The penultimate @russshaw.bsky.social daily column in City AM for #LTW25 👇
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#WheresRuss

As London Tech Week draws to a close, there’s still plenty going on in London 🇬🇧

Here are some of the events that @russshaw.bsky.social is attending today ⏬

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London Tech Week day 5: Semiconductors must become a UK strategic priority If London is serious about shaping the next era of tech, we must treat semiconductors as vital national infrastructure, writes Russ Shaw.

"Semiconductors are no longer background infrastructure. They are the
geopolitical and economic battleground of the 21st century." 🪖

#LTW25 ✅

Read the final @russshaw.bsky.social column for this year's
London Tech Week in City AM ⬇️
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London Tech Week day 1: why the world comes to London With speakers from Keir Starmer to Jensen Huang, London Tech Week demonstrates the convening power of the capital

"With the biggest names all gathering in the capital, one thing is clear: London isn’t following the world’s lead. It’s setting the pace." ☄️

#LTW25 Day One thoughts from @russshaw.bsky.social in
City AM ⬇️
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Great to join Sally Bundock on BBC News to discuss London Tech Week @techlondonadv.bsky.social @globaltechadv.bsky.social

Megafunds for mega impact? How the Chancellor’s latest move on pensions can drive UK tech growth - UKTN When it comes to investment in startups and innovative early-stage companies, the UK has a self-sufficiency issue.

“When it comes to investment in startups and innovative early-stage companies, the UK has a self-sufficiency issue.” 🫰

@russshaw.bsky.social explores the Chancellor’s new plans for pension megafunds in his latest column for
@uktn.bsky.social👇

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Deliveroo's sale reignites fear over UK's tech exodus Deliveroo’s sale to Doordash reignites concerns over the UK’s inability to scale and retain homegrown tech giants.

“If the UK wants its brightest tech companies to stay and grow here, then the ecosystem must match their ambition” 🇬🇧

@russshaw.bsky.social spoke to City AM on Deliveroo’s recent US exit & how the UK can keep more talent here. 🚲

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This afternoon at #IFGS2025, @russshaw.bsky.social participated in the panel "Agents Of Growth: AI, Blockchain, Web3, And Smart Data Convergence In Action" 🎤

The panel discussed how we harness the full potential of emerging technology to drive a better financial services system 💰

The next five years: What will it take to keep the UK at the top of global fintech? - UKTN It was good to be back at the Innovate Finance Global Summit, UK Fintech’s Week flagship event, this week. Throughout the panel sessions and conversations

“There’s no doubt that fintech is enjoying a moment in the sun.” 🌞

@russshaw.bsky.social's latest column in @uktn.bsky.social looks at the current state of UK fintech and expectations for the next five years 🗓️

Read the full article 👇
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