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Russ Shaw: I hope UK tech moves from survival to aggressive investment We dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates, takes us through his career.

"I love London’s ambition. It’s a key reason why I consider London the world’s only truly global city." 🏙️

This week's City AM "The Square Mile and Me" was with @russshaw.bsky.social 🙌

To read the full interview, read 👇
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A sold out event awaits TLA Taiwan this evening ⬇️

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"The need for speed is absolutely critical here" ⏩

On Monday morning, @russshaw.bsky.social joined Will Bain on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss how the budget can support the UK tech sector 🇬🇧

Listen to Russ from 24:30 👇
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Will the Autumn Budget deliver stability for tech and innovation? - UKTN Amidst a cost-of-living crisis and rising business uncertainty, delivering a budget to reassure the nation was an unenviable task.

With this framework of support in place, the focus for entrepreneurs and scaling firms now shifts to consistency and clarity in delivery.”

@russshaw.bsky.social explores the implications of #Budget2025 for UK tech in @uktn.bsky.social 💼

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British founders bagging a few Budget wins after dodging exit tax Reeves proposed the 'start, scale, stay' mantra with tax incentives and regulatory reviews to make Britain the top place for startups.

"The focus now should be on delivering these measures and creating a more stable, growth-oriented environment for business."

@russshaw.bsky.social calls for delivery & certainty after the #Budget announcements for UK tech in Saskia Koopman's City AM piece.

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TLA–Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders” · Luma 🌉 TLA–Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders” Organiser: Tech London Advocates – Taiwan Working Group Sponsored by: NSTC and…

🎟️ TLA Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders"
⏰ 4 December
💻 3rd floor, 29 Wilson St

With the theme “AI × Culture × Collaboration,” join TLA Taiwan for a relaxed, creative and interactive event 🇹🇼

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Autumn Budget 2025: What does it mean for the UK's tech startup ecosystem? UK Autumn Budget 2025: What does Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget mean for the UK's tech startup ecosystem?

"Increases to EMI/VCT/EIS limits, and regional clusters, will make it easier for investors to help ambitious businesses grow domestically."

@russshaw.bsky.social discusses the #Budget's support for the UK tech & scaleup ecosystem in Verdict

Full reaction 👇
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London Life Sciences Week has begun 🧪

For more information on how you can get involved 👇

🎟️ London Life Sciences Week - hosted by BIA, L&P and MedCity
⏰ Nov 16-21

LLSW offers a unique opportunity to connect with over 1,300 professionals from leading life sciences companies & international investment firms.

For more👇
lifesciencesweek.london

Massive congratulations Naomi! 🎉

The ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ must now be matched by a UK skills revolution | Computer Weekly The recent ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ proposed by large tech firms is a massive opportunity for the UK, as long as the UK builds the skills to take advantage

"Without a national programme of reskilling & upskilling, the ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ risks benefiting only a narrow section of the population."

@russshaw.bsky.social discusses what's next after £31bn of US investment in UK tech in Computer Weekly 💻

Read below 👇
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Securing Britain's digital sovereignty - UKTN The AWS outage, which took down services at HMRC and major financial institutions, was not simply a technical glitch. It was a wake-up call.

"When essential national services rely on overseas infrastructure, the challenge is no longer just tech. It is about strategic autonomy." 🔒

@russshaw.bsky.social explores the recent wake-up calls for securing digital sovereignty in @uktn.bsky.social 🇬🇧

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Cambridge shapes its innovative future - UKTN Cambridge is fast becoming a global hub for innovation, often drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley.

The prospect of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor is “incredibly powerful” – particularly with the latest £500m government investment 🔋

Last month, @russshaw.bsky.social joined @uktn.bsky.social & Lloyds Banking Group for a roundtable on Cambridge’s opportunity. Read below👇
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GTA in the USA 🇺🇸

Our latest GTA newsletter video is out now – focusing on our ever expanding groups in the USA 📈

@TechBostonAdv’s Jesse Witkowski & Tech Arizona Advocates’ Daniela Santangelo join @RussShaw1 to discuss their groups’ plans 💡

Watch 👇
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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

Taking place today ⬇️

Happening today ⬇️

Cambridge Tech Week 2025 | 15 - 19 September 2025 Cambridge Tech Week is a global tech gathering to unite world-leading experts, visionary innovators, and strategic investors to drive growth in the tech ecosystem.

🎟️ Cambridge Tech Week
⏰ 15-19 September
📍 Cambridge

A global tech gathering uniting visionaries, world-leading experts & strategic investors to drive growth, collaboration, and transformative innovation across the tech ecosystem 🌐

For more 👇
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🎟️ Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
⏰ 30 September
📍 Plexal Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Explore how AI, creativity and education collide in shaping the next wave of innovators 🤖

Sign up 👇
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Happening today ⬇️

AI Influence - Sustainability Explore Google Cloud's AI capabilities and value for innovative startups, these events are developed in collaboration with key ecosystem partners.

🎟️ Google Cloud AI Influence: Sustainability
⏰ 23 September 2025
📍 County Hall, London

Discover the innovative intersection of Generative AI and Sustainability 🌱

Register now 👇
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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

🚨 LAUNCH DAY 🚨

Good luck to TLA Cyprus on the launch in Limassol today 🇨🇾

TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required) TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)

🎟️ TechByte: Unlock Value with AI Agents (No Coding Required)
⏰ 16 September
💻 Online

Learn how Google Agentspace empowers employees to create AI agents, regardless of technical skill - ideal for business leaders at any stage of AI adoption.

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🎟️ FinTech Fringe Festival 2025
📍 London, Old Sessions House
⏰ 9–10 September

Two days of practical insights, real connections & proven strategies for FinTechs serious about scaling.

🏷️ TLA members get 20% off with code TLA_FF25

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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 👇
www.uktech.news/opinion/oppo...

🎟️ TLA Taiwan AI Without Borders: UK–Taiwan Forum
📍 Vorboss, London
⏰ September 4

Hear from leading voices from Taiwan and UK to explore how AI can drive innovation and transform traditional industries 🇬🇧🇹🇼

Register now👇
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🎟️ TLA Cyprus Launch: Connecting Innovation Across Borders 🇨🇾
📍 Limassol, Cyprus - Crowne Plaza Hotel
⏰ September 3

Join us for the launch of TLA Cyprus - where tech, innovation & global connections meet. Panels, insights & networking!

Sign up 👇
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Former OpenAI lead named AI advisor to the prime minister - UKTN Jade Leung, a former employee of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, has been appointed as the AI advisor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Former OpenAI governance lead Jade Leung appointed AI advisor to PM Starmer 📰

Leung will split her time between No 10 and the UK’s AI Safety Institute, bringing experience in frontier labs, VC and government.

Full piece via @uktn.bsky.social👇

www.uktech.news/ai/former-op...

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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