Metta Newsletter: November 24 Edition
Included in this month’s edition:
Learn more about what we’re up to on:
Check out our latest case study - Shaping a brand new space cluster ??
We were delighted to partner with the Space Cluster team at the 英国斯特拉斯克莱德大学 to undertake the development work required to shape a new West of Scotland Space Cluster , as part of the UK space ecosystem. This project was supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult and the UK Space Agency ?? ?
Leading the project was Darran Gardner , Industry Engagement and Commercialisation Manager at the University of Strathclyde, who said ?? "Metta provided valuable support with the development of the West of Scotland Space Cluster, engaging professionally with the University and a wide range of stakeholders across the Scottish space ecosystem to help prepare the ground for the launch of the UK’s newest space cluster."
If you work in University innovation and would like to learn more about how we could collaborate, feel free to send us a DM here on LinkedIn, or book an online "office hours" call with us using the link below ??
Join our Virtual Fireside Chat on 5th November ??
After a very enjoyable and successful event on September 30th, which brought together the????? Kuwait Digital Startup Campus (KDSC) community, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be running a virtual fireside chat - designed for entrepreneurs and founders who are looking to boost their marketing skills ??
Session Title: Startup Marketing: Strategies to Communicate Value & Drive Growth
??? Date: November 5th, 2024
?? Time: 6-7 PM (GMT+3)
?? Agenda: 40-minute expert talk + 20-minute interactive Q&A
Meet our Speakers:
Khaled Al-Ammari - CMO, Ample Holding
Jennifer Hoffman - Founder & CMO, Unstoppable
Vanessa Munteanu - Marketing Manager, Signol
This panel will be moderated by our own Head of Communications, Gabriella G. Hernandez, and will cover the following topics ?? -
The event is free and open to everyone. If you’d like to join us, you can register for the event using the link below!
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Article: Startup founders share their reactions on Autumn Budget
This week, on 30th Oct, the government released the Autumn Budget, which includes new rules to control public spending. Public services, like healthcare and education, will get a 2% annual budget increase to keep things running smoothly, and over ￡100 billion will be invested in housing, transportation, and research over the next five years.
In TechRound ’s most recent article, several startup founders, including our Co-Founder and Director ?? Wil Benton , have provided insights on the budget, discussing its potential impact and offering perspectives on areas for improvement.
Wil says ??: “Individually, I understand the need to fix the fiscal black hole – and am delighted we have what seems to be (mostly) a responsible government willing to attempt the fix. However, I’ve been really frustrated at the government’s positioning that they seemingly don’t consider employers to be working people. I’m also concerned about the lack of foresight about how employers will bear quite the brunt of today’s announced tax changes, and what that will mean for the businesses in question. Even more so given the focus placed on ‘innovation’ driving us out of the tax deficit, and we all know the British innovators are mostly SMEs!”
Read the full excerpt and thoughts from the other startup founders using the link below!
The Metta team takes Granada ????
As a mostly remote team, we meet a few times a year to discuss strategy and enjoy quality time together ?? This time, we met up in beautiful Granada with our Head of Comms, and new mom ??????, Gaby!
We reflected on the past year’s wins, challenges, and lessons, and shared our personal and organisational goals for the future ??
The trip wouldn’t have been complete without a visit to the stunning Alhambra (photos do not do it justice!) and a fantastic dinner with an authentic Flamenco performance ????. We left feeling inspired by the city’s rich blend of cultures and history ??.
So grateful to be a part of this brilliant team, and thank you everyone for your continued support ?? We can't wait for the next one ??
Interview: On the gender gap in STEM, the benefits of diversity, and male allies
Check out our recent interview blog with our Co-founder & Director Gabriela Matic, where we discuss the gender gap in STEM, the benefits of diversity and more ??
In the interview, we touch on barriers including gender bias, lack of funding and societal expectations and narratives, as well as providing some insight into the economic, social, and innovative benefits of closing the gender gap in STEM.
Gabi says "We still have a long way to go to bridge the gender gap and give women the recognition they deserve for their contributions in the field. The gender gap in STEM is not just an issue of fairness — it’s a barrier to progress."
??? Meet the Metta team ???
Meet us at these upcoming events over the next few months!
Who: Marketing Lead, Nicole Whitelaw
Where: DIGIT Expo Edinburgh, EICC
When: 21st November, 2024
“DIGIT Expo is the largest annual technology event in Scotland. Attendees will experience a packed conference programme featuring keynotes, interactive workshops, and panels, alongside an extensive exhibition hall and networking area.”
Thanks for reading! If you’d like to learn more about our work or want to collaborate with us, feel free to?book an online call (office hours)?or read more on our website ??
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