A conversation with the Hub of All Things (HAT) about individual privacy in a digital world The WorldLabs team sat down with Jonathan Holtby from the Hub of All Things. We had an extensive conversation about their mission to empower internet users to regain control over their data. By Rute…
WorldLabs met with Lindsay Maclean, creator of the iElevate method, to talk about the power of communication in business. By Rute Costa Lindsay Maclean has over 20 years of experience in teaching business professionals how to communicate. She is the creator of the iElevate communication method, a six hour program…
I sat down with Amira Elsekely, founder of Conscience Kitchen, to discuss her mission to bring 100% ethical food to people’s tables. By Rute Costa Amira walks into our office bearing boxes of delicious food, and I secretly ponder the possibility of only interviewing chefs from now on. She prepared…
East London based startup, The Femedic, is changing the narrative around women’s health. Their holistic approach covers everything from mental health to contraception, and extends beyond that to consider discussions on gender, culture and identity. By Rute Costa Monica Karpinski is the founder of The Femedic, an educational website exploring…
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the fifth biggest cause of death in women globally. We spoke to BreastIT, the Uganda-based startup developing a glove that facilitates early detection and diagnosis. By Rute Costa According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, 1.7 women were diagnosed…
By JBaird Startups need every edge they can get, and customer relations management systems can make or break their business. The startup scene in the UK is getting more and more crowded each year. Technology startups alone rose by 60% last year according to audit firm RSM. While a good…
WorldLabs is pleased to announce a new partnership with Leyton, Europe’s leading R&D tax specialist. Leyton positions itself as a strategic growth partner for businesses, helping unleash latent potential and enabling their clients to take advantage of hidden value through its range of products: R&D Tax Credits, Patent Box, Grants,…
Nina Ryner’s studio in Shoreditch is pioneering an approach to Yoga that combines the ancient practice with futuristic uses of light, colour, scent and sound. `By Rute Costa I find Nina Ryner sitting behind the desk at the reception of her innovative yoga studio in Shoreditch. Chroma Yoga, Nina’s brainchild, opened its…
Rightangled is changing the perspective of healthcare by using genetic testing to improve the treatment and lifestyle of its patients. By Rute Costa According to the World Health Organisation, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading causes of death worldwide. An estimated 17.7 million people died from CVDs in 2015, representing 31% of all…
Isaac Yves, a PhD student in Brazil, is investigating methods for low-cost identification and characterisation of chemical compounds. His research is finding easier, faster and cheaper methods of quality control. By Elizabeth Thomsen If you have a pair of tweezers, everything can look like a splinter. But sometimes, tweezers aren’t…
It’s been a big year for WorldLabs! We have been overjoyed with the response since the launch of our brand new platform in mid-2018. We received national coverage in The Times and Business Weekly, and were backed by high-profile individuals at Cambridge University, UCL and more. From there, our user-base…
A guide on how to best approach pitching your project to the people who can take it to the next level. By Jacqueline Patton You’ve been working on a great idea for a while and now the time has come to pitch it to an investor. Trouble is you don’t…