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A survey from Capterra found that 75% of UK shoppers start their online shopping customer journey through search engines, like Google or even TikTok. Another 55% prefer to start directly on the ecommerce websites or apps themselves. These two ways are the most popular ways consumers find products online.

Upon purchase, 71% of shoppers choose to complete their transactions on retailer websites or apps. As much as eCommerce marketplaces, like your Amazons, and department store sites are options, they are used less often for final purchases. Usually just to browse through products.

What Does Social Media Help With Online Shopping?

Social media platforms aren’t where most people finish their purchases, but they are a first touch point for product discovery- a necessary…

Brightband is a newly launched startup, created by former Google exec, is looking to reshape weather forecasting using AI. Their goal is to develop faster, more accurate predictions that can be accessed by different industries. With both open-source tools and tailored solutions for businesses, Brightband intends to make weather data more useful and precise.

The company has secured $10 million in Series A funding to bring together experts in AI and meteorology. By simplifying how weather data is processed, they hope for specific forecasts for industries such as energy, agriculture, and transportation.

The startup shared on their announcement, “We’re beginning our journey with a $10 million Series A funding round, led by Prelude Ventures with participation from Starshot…

Looking back at my entrepreneurial journey, I can see how much of my success was about good timing—catching the “wave” of technological changes—the internet boom, web hosting, SaaS—and more. In my book Start. Scale. Exit Repeat. I dedicated an entire chapter to catching the wave of tech changes at the right time to accelerate a startup.

Each has created a paradigm shift in the market, transforming individuals and industries.

We can see how some tech crosses the Tech Chasm—a concept coined by Geoffrey Moore—like robot vacuums or Bluetooth devices. Or how many advancements have NOT crossed the Chasm—like Apple’s Newton tablet or Google Glass. And some, the jury is still out…

Meet Phonely: A Company Leading the Charge In Protecting Vulnerable Telephone Users

In the world of digital communication, Phonely, a UK start-up, is leading the way in protecting vulnerable residential digital voice customers from the growing menace of telephone scams and fraud. Through its cutting-edge CallGuard technology, Phonely is setting new standards for consumer protection in the telecoms industry. 

The Impetus Behind Phonely 

The idea for Phonely stemmed from a deep-rooted concern over the rising prevalence of telephone scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly. Alarming research revealed that victims of such scams often suffer significant financial losses and devastating emotional trauma.

According to a study by Age UK, individuals…

• bloom brings together years of experience within product management and engineering to support early-stage startups, scaleups and leading global tech giants to build and nurture high-performing teams.
• bloom’s unique approach to recruitment helps it to discover and nurture ambitious people and help grow their careers, matching them to incredible businesses and mentors.
• Whether you want to kick-start your career or you’re just ready to make the next step, bloom aims to help you navigate the world of tech opportunities.

Website: https://wearebloom.io/ 

What is bloom?

Based in Manchester and operating in the UK, US and Europe, bloom was born out of the shared vision of friends Sam and Alex inspired by the notion of creating a unique platform dedicated to…