The Superconductivity Breakthrough: A Game Changer for Sustainable Tech Startups 

One of the most elusive and sought-after goals of modern physics could be on the verge of realisation. A team of researchers from Cornell University recently published a paper that could herald a new era in the world of sustainable technology. They claim to have taken a big step towards the “promised land” of room-temperature […]

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Samsung, sustainability & semiconductors 

Interesting times for the semiconductor industry with both Samsung and Buffett making contrasting moves In the rapidly evolving world of technology, major shifts are occurring that could have a profound impact on the future of the semiconductor industry. Two recent news events encapsulate this dynamic landscape: Samsung’s revolutionary partnership with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) to […]

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From Twitter to ‘X’: Unpacking the Implications of the ‘Everything App’ 

Are we ready for an ‘everything app’? Twitter’s metamorphosis into ‘X’ under Elon Musk might be a game-changer for the tech industry, but what does it mean for startups? Let’s explore…  Elon Musk is one of the faces of our time. A polarising figure, to say the least. Whatever you think about the man, he […]

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Has the AI Fashion Model just stepped onto the catwalk?

This week we’re talking about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how its introduction is causing various industries to change and adapt.  Today, we’re looking at the fashion industry and the rise of the AI model.   AI has made waves in the industry already, being used in the design process, to predict trends and […]

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JP Morgan’s IndexGPT tool and its potential impact on the financial services sector

Welcome to the chiefmachers weekly blog.   At chiefmachers, we connect game-changing talent with future-defining businesses.   Our cutting-edge, tech-first approach is reflective of the industries and mindsets of the people we work with.   These blogs will talk about these industries and the talent working within them.   This week we’re talking about the impact of AI in […]

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How a potential recession will impact venture capitalism

Recession

Many experts in the United States and beyond have long been predicting an economic downturn or even a full-blown recession. The effects of a number of factors including COVID, the war in Ukraine and many more in between, have set the stage for a period of uncertainty. Abundant funding for scale-up businesses is a good […]

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The AI bot and the threat to industry

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The particular focus of this article is ChatGPT. This is an AI-powered chatbot that is capable of producing intelligent, well-researched and referenced responses to user prompts. The question, then, is how does this technology affect industries moving forwards? Developed by OpenAI in California, ChatGPT is built on top of a ‘large language model’, essentially a […]

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Clean energy, is it for real?

clean energy headhunter

You might say that clean energy is the holy grail. It shouldn’t be something out of reach, though. Defined as energy that ‘comes from renewable, zero-emission sources that do not pollute the atmosphere when used’, this is where we should all be aiming to get to, as quickly as possible At chiefmachers, clean energy is […]

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The future of transportation – a greener tomorrow

A greener tomorrow

We’ve spoken about the First Movers Coalition (FMC) before. Now we want to dig into some of the commitments they have set and look at how this may impact the future of transportation. The IPCC says that limiting global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius depends on cutting emissions by 45% in the next eight […]

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The new, low-cost battery that could drive change in positive energy transition

Sustainable headhunter

Lithium-ion batteries have long been heralded as the green future of energy. Costs remain very high, however. Now, a new, low-cost alternative might be within reach, raising hopes for a faster pace of change in the push for greener energy consumption around the world. Solar and wind power are solutions that are seeing exponential growth […]

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