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UK Startup Investor Temperature Check Survey
Targeted at the world of startup investment and developed in response to the high speed of change in our markets and the world in general, the Investor Temperature Check Survey and Report is different to many other startup reports in three ways: 1) Biannual Survey and Report: Due to the rapidly changing nature of our […]
Spark! is delighted to announce that ‘Investor Ready’ Book is Out Now
London, 09 June 2020 – Spark! is delighted to announce that ‘Investor Ready’ the new book authored by our CEO, Julie Barber will be published by ReThink Press on 8th July this year. Julie Barber is CEO at Spark! Consulting and has over 20 years’ experience in business innovation, transformation and winning funding from corporate […]
Spark CEO Launches Investor Ready Book
Spark! is delighted to announce that ‘Investor Ready’ the new book authored by our CEO, Julie Barber will be published by ReThink Press on 8th July this year. Julie Barber is CEO at Spark! Consulting and has over 20 years’ experience in business innovation, transformation and winning funding from corporate boards. She now brings her […]
Black Lives Matter
When I saw the news of George Floyd’s killing, it was clear this would be a trigger for change – the groundswell of voices had already begun to rise. I’ve taken time this week to read, listen and think hard about both my own personal privilege and about what we do at Spark!. It has […]
CEO appointed as Entrepreneur Coach
Spark! is delighted to announce that as part of the digital transformation of Dent Global, our CEO Julie Barber has been appointed to be one of 10 Entrepreneur Coaches in the EMEA region. Julie joins 9 incredible people who run amazing national and international businesses, and who have all achieved great things since taking part […]
CEO selected as a Startup Mentor for The Leaders in Innovation Fellowships programme
Spark! is delighted to announce that our CEO, Julie Barber, has been selected as a Startup Mentor for The Leaders in Innovation Fellowships programme, an initiative of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the UK Government’s Newton Fund which aims to develop international science and innovation partnerships. LIF6 is funding a select cohort of international […]
What is Your North Star Question?
Autumn 2019 Spark! are pleased to announce that CEO Julie Barber was invited to write an article and was published in the October edition of Steer Your Business magazine. Visit Steer Your Business Now
Spark! CEO Joins the Transparency Task Force
London, 5 July 2019 Spark! are pleased to announce that CEO Julie Barber has been invited to participate in the FinTech Special Interest Group within the Transparency Task Force. The Transparency Task Force is the collaborative, campaigning community, dedicated to driving up the levels of transparency in financial services, right around the world. The Task […]
Spark! Welcomes A New Partnership
London, 12 July 2019 Spark! are pleased to announce a new partnership with David B Horne which allows us to provide SEIS/EIS application preparation and submission services to our clients. David has a fantastic track record of generating successful applications and will be able to handle both Advance Assurance and full application activities. As well […]