Patricia Cullen

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Patricia Cullen is a features writer at Entrepreneur UK with over 15 years experience. Her extensive portfolio includes published articles in award-winning magazines and websites, covering a diverse range of topics such as current affairs, technology, art, business, culture, architecture, and travel.

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Leadership

"The bias is real – but so is the talent": Natalie Desty on the quiet revolution helping STEM professionals return to work

Battling imposter syndrome and startup uncertainty, one founder built a pathway back to work for skilled professionals sidelined by bias—proving that a career break should never mean a broken career.

Leadership

Don't Be the Bottleneck: How Two Startup Founders Scaled Fast - Without Burning Out Their Business

For two CEOs at the helm of very different high-growth UK start-ups — one in AI and sustainability, the other in financial education — the lessons of rapid scaling come down to a few deceptively simple rules: hire wisely, embed values deeply, and whatever you do — don't be the bottleneck.

Entrepreneurs

In Good Spirits

A handcrafted, alcohol-free aperitif born from high-society parties, Botivo is redefining pleasure in the non-alcoholic world - with real botanicals, no compromises, and a maker's touch.

Entrepreneurs

Richard Branson and Simon Squibb Join Forces with Rising Founders Backed by Virgin StartUp

In a high-energy gathering that buzzed with entrepreneurial spirit, Richard Branson and Simon Squibb sat down with nine ambitious British founders, all of whom have been supported by Virgin StartUp to grow their businesses from bold ideas into thriving ventures.

Growth Strategies

"Start-ups Don't Want Handouts - They Want a Level Playing Field": Mike Lebus on What Founders Need Now

Mike Lebus has spent the past two decades helping startups raise capital through the platform he co-founded, Angel Investment Network — now the world's largest online community connecting early-stage founders with angel investors. But when it comes to what UK startups need most right now, it's not just about introductions to VCs.

Growth Strategies

What Will It Take for UK Startups to Soar?

Ed Fidoe and Louis Timpany break down the game-changing steps the UK government must take to unleash start-up potential - focusing on education, funding, and regulatory reform. It's time to turn ambition into action.

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