by Chris Massot | Jul 25, 2016 | Global Partners, Innovation, Technology
With recent events of an attempted coup filling the news cycle relating to Turkey, we thought it opportune to shine a light on the largely overlooked economic engine that Istanbul represents. Istanbul – an Emerging Global Tech Hub Straddling the Bosphorus Strait with...
by Chris Massot | Jul 12, 2016 | Analysis, Entrepreneur, Investment, Technology
One of Alacrity’s key roles is to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and those in industries with important problems to solve. We often encourage entrepreneurs to look at industries that have traditionally been considered challenging because of their massive potential...
by Chris Massot | Jul 7, 2016 | Analysis, Entrepreneur, Technology
In 2015, governments globally spent 15.7% of all global IT dollars, and yet GovTech represents an under-served market in terms of innovation. When it comes to cost and capability, the gap between technology available and the services delivered has widened to the...
by Chris Massot | Jul 5, 2016 | Entrepreneur, Investor, Technology
Romania, the home of Dracula, the second largest administrative building in the world, and… a budding startup scene emerging as part of a global tech hub? You might not think it, but Romania is a country full of promise and potential when it comes to IT. ...
by Chris Massot | Jun 28, 2016 | Analysis, Financing, Investment, Technology, Trends
In reflecting on the first half of 2016, we see some positive signs amidst the turmoil. Over the long-term, the economy appears to becoming less responsive to volatile commodity prices such as oil. This is a great thing for global innovation as it reduces global...
by Chris Massot | Jun 24, 2016 | Entrepreneur, Financing, Investment, Investor, Technology, Venture Capital
With the UK voting to leave the EU in the Brexit, there is a great deal of uncertainty as to the role of London, and the UK in a post-Brexit Europe. The sky is not falling. There will be changes, and there will be uncertainties as the exit is negotiated....
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