The first two months of 2025 have flown by!
Like you all, we have been tracking the geopolitical changes impacting our world, with the new US administration shaking up everything from regulation to diversity, equity and inclusion. That’s why in this month’s ‘Word on the Streets’ we’ve focused on the undoubted opportunities for UK FinTech in one of the areas under great debate: sustainability.
We continue to welcome new clients and deliver the campaigns we’ve helped plan, all focused on cutting through the noise, driving momentum and commercial impact.
We are putting new tools and techniques through their paces with our AI ‘lab’ and, of course, never forgetting the ‘human in the mix’. We know that successful growth and transformation rely on strong leadership, communication and culture
This month in particular, we have been proud to once again support the Investment Association’s Engine, its FinTech hub and accelerator, with pitch and presentation coaching, helping the cohort hone and deliver a cohesive, well-articulated message ready for investors, partners, clients and regulators.
We always relish the opportunity to explain more about our campaigns, content and coaching. You need only ever ask!
Kind regards
Julia Streets, Founder and CEO
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