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What’s really holding electric energy back?

From smart grids to EV batteries, electrification is a promising area for clean energy. But is the world ready? We’ll ask the experts in our next Sifted Talks.

Join us on August 26.

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🇹🇷 How Turkey became a star of European tech. The FT explores how Turkey’s European tech ecosystem has blossomed in the past decade, thanks to companies like Rocket Internet, Peak, Trendyol and Getir.

💻 The rise of remote work startups. How have remote work startups like HR management software startup platform Hibob and virtual office platform Tandem fared amid the boom in remote and hybrid work? Find out here. Also, see which European remote work startups VCs are betting on here. [Member]

🤔 And should you hire a ‘head of remote’? Big tech companies like Facebook and Dropbox have done so in the past year. But what does the role entail? And how do you hire the right person? Darren Murph, head of remote at GitLab, shares his words of wisdom.

✅ Post-pandemic success for startups. Sonya Iovieno, head of venture and growth at Silicon Valley Bank's UK Branch chats to Maddyness about international expansion, company culture and post-pandemic trends in European tech.

Events

Customer experience mistakes and how to avoid them | Online | September 1 
In our next Sifted Talks, experts will discuss the impact of a poor customer journey and reveal quick wins to improve sales.

The FTWeekend Festival returns — and you’re invited | Join us at Kenwood House Gardens, London and Online | September 4
Join impressive speakers — including award-winning author Ian McEwan and AstraZeneca lead scientist Sarah Gilbert — at Kenwood House Gardens or online.

Hiring for growth | Online | September 7
Join Startup Core Strengths in this workshop about de-risking your big marketing hires. Learn how to boost your odds at hiring a top growth marketeer — from sourcing to selecting candidates.

"Everyone’s a fintech now" | Online | September 8
In our upcoming Sifted Talks, hear from the experts how embedded finance is changing the payments game.

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