Author: Xavier Parkhouse-Parker

Venture Analyst

Company: Cambridge Future Tech
Salary: Competitive
Location: Cambridge
Role: Full-Time

NLP Engineer

Company: Cam AI
Salary: Competitive
Location: Cambridge and Hybrid
Role: Full-Time

SVB. Why it Happened. What Happened. What Happens Next

For many of us in the tech sector the allure of Silicon Valley is tangible. It is the heart of the venture capital ecosystem and the home of many of the most successful technology companies worldwide. Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) fulfilled a core function within Silicon Valley: managing the money that underpinned these successes. An unexciting, and yet fundamental role.

Full Stack Developer

Company: Neuro XR
Salary: £35k-£40k
Location: Cambridge and Hybrid
Role: Full-Time

What are Technology Readiness Levels? (TRLs)

 TRL Levels (Technology Readiness Levels)

TRL stands for ‘Technology Readiness Level’, and it is a widely used measurement system designed to make an educated evaluation of the maturity level of a particular technology (TWI). This is especially vital during the acquisition phase of a technology, allowing engineers to have a consistent datum of reference for understanding technological evolution, regardless of their technical background. 

How DeepTech Solves A Purpose

The fundamental focus of deep tech is to pioneer new solutions that solve society’s biggest issues – this applies to everything from chronic disease, climate change, clean energy and food production (Medium). This kind of enabling power is certainly very profound and has the potential to bring about real change in the world.

The Founders Dilemma: Rich vs King

The founder’s dilemma often stems from the ‘why’:

“What was the motivation behind your startup?”

“What is the end goal?”

“What made you do X, and why did you choose Y?”