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Startup Valuations - the dark art with Ecaveo

The Dark Art of Valuation

Valuation for Startups: A Comprehensive GuideValuing a startup is more than just crunching numbers; it involves both quantitative and qualitative factors that determine the company’s worth. Whether you’re seeking investment, preparing for a sale, or planning strategic growth, understanding your startup’s valuation is crucial.A startup’s ...

Ready for the Metaverse?

Readied your strategy to excel in the virtual frontier of the Metaverse?As the metaverse economy blossoms, traditional businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This digital frontier, powered by virtual reality, augmented reality and blockchain technologies, offers a new world of commerce, collaboration, and creativity.The secret ...
Paul Forrest Fractional CAIO Web3

Life as a Fractional CAIO

Lessons from the Frontlines of a Mid-Market Web3 CompanyFor me the past year has been nothing short of transformative! Let me rewind for a moment and set out how I got the gig.  I’d been writing about a variety of subjects and had opined on ...

Data Security and Privacy

Navigating the Complex World of Data Security and Privacy: A Strategic Approach for OrganisationsHaving spent many years working in the domain of Trust, Privacy and Security, we thought it might be timely to reflect on the key differences and how organisations should respond to the ...
Ecaveo discusses the role and value of Small Language Models (SLMs)

The Rise of Small Language Models

A Shift Towards Efficiency and SpecialisationIn the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, large language models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 have dominated the conversation due to their vast parameter counts and capabilities. However, a growing emphasis on efficiency, scalability, and domain-specific applications has led to ...

Lessons from a Scaleup Strategy

Strategies to Grow Your Business In the competitive landscape of today's business world, it is imperative for companies to continuously seek out strategies that will enable them to grow and thrive. Whether you are a startup or scaleup looking to establish your presence in the market ...

Importance of the Film Festival

Integrated Film Marketing StrategiesIn the ever-evolving landscape of the film industry, the significance of film festivals as a cornerstone of marketing strategies cannot be overstated. For filmmakers, producers, and distributors, these events offer far more than just the opportunity to showcase their work—they provide a ...
Effective Data Strategies

Effective Data Strategies

The Importance of an Effective Data Strategy In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, data has become the lifeblood of organisations across industries. The ability to collect, analyse, and utilise data effectively can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving in a competitive marketplace. An effective ...

Ecaveo AI

Unlocking the Future of Business Advisory with Generative AIThe landscape of business advisory is undergoing a seismic shift. As the pace of innovation accelerates and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs become more complex, traditional advisory methods are being complemented, and in some cases, redefined, by ...
Wrangling the Hype of AI with Ecaveo

Wrangling the Hype of AI

Caution Beyond the HypeGenerative AI, such as ChatGPT, ClaudeAI and Midjourney, is garnering significant attention from businesses eager to adopt the latest technology. However, amid the excitement, it’s critical for leaders to avoid being swayed by exaggerated claims of imminent disruption or transformative power.Historically, early ...

What is a Business Advisor?

The Role of a Business Advisor for StartupsStarting a business is an exhilarating yet daunting experience. The road from an idea to a successful venture is paved with challenges that require more than just passion and a great product or service. This is where a ...

2023 The Year we Sort Greenwashing?

Greenwashing! I’m not the greatest fan of the exercise but working my way through the many volumes of predictions published by analysts et al, it is clear that a range of consistent themes appear.  I was quite taken by the Forrester analysis that greenwashing is ...