ianwallis (@ianwallis) profile picture

Business journalist for 20 years, switched to PR six years ago.

London
Joined October 2008
Looking forward to this session for startup founders in just over a fortnight - a 'Road to Series A' discussion with investors. Sign up if interested!
Our second FieldHouse BaseCamp event of the year is on 12th July! We're hosting a ‘Meet the Investors’ panel to discuss different aspects of the Series A #fundraising process with: ✨ @InMotionVC ✨ @jensonfunding ✨ @TriplePointVC Free tickets here 👇 bit.ly/3XrNJXx
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⏰ T - 2 weeks until our Intro to #PR event ⏰ As part of FieldHouse BaseCamp, we’re running a free workshop and #networking session for pre-Series A #startups . On 22nd March in #London, you can find out what PR can do. Sign up here 👇 bit.ly/3Ytn37s
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It’s important to tell what happened on the ground last night as I see that there are already several versions of ‘The Truth’ flying around. I was on the ground from 6.45pm (2.15 hrs before kick off) when problems began. So here’s a 🧵explaining my experiences….
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That’s a wrap! Here is a snapshot of @SlushHQ #slush2021 this year. Amazing line up of speakers and good to catchup with a few friendly faces - journalists, #investors and #tech #startups Until next time 🛫
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Ahead of #COP26 this weekend, we have worked with clients to set three asks for @BorisJohnson and @aloksharma_RDG. Innovators have a key role to play in fighting #ClimateChange but some structural changes are needed #UKInnovatorsForNetZero Full letter here fieldhouseassociates.com/202…
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Congratulations to FieldHouse clients @ACFInvestors, Cambridge Gan Devices, @IQ_Capital_Fund , @rapfame_app and @sfccapitaluk for being shortlisted in the @UKBAngels Awards! See the full shortlist here: awards.ukbaa.org.uk/categori… #VC #Venture #angelinvestment #tech #awards
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Happy #WorldBookDay, have a look at how @Edgify_AI explained their complex technology through a Children's book. Thanks @TheStartupsMag 📚 startupsmagazine.co.uk/artic… #AI #artificalintelligence
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Wohoo for @founder_hour tmro 4-5pm GMT, 8-9am PST! Guests @PaulLandau74 of cancer platform @careologyhealth, @drpattifletcher on @astiaglobal & vit-d gummy startup @your_mins are spilling the beans on what they’re up to :) 🙌🏼 #FounderHour sign up: entalumni.zoom.us/webinar/re…
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Very excited to be moderating the 'Frontpage Trailblazers' panel tomorrow as part of @SVC2UK - with @jameshurley @thetimes, @yessibelloperez @thenextweb, @adegeler @tech_eu. To attend register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/2020-svc2… #SVC2UK #mediapanel
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Good Growth: Unlocking the Power of Digital for Women Entrepreneurs is on today, to celebrate and support women-led businesses. Please share with women business owners, and register here hopin.to/events/good-growth #Entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #goodgrowthdigital
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Very sad to hear of the death of @EisenbergZef, founder of Maximuscle, attempting to break a land speed record. One of my favourite entrepreneur interviewees, an insightful awards judge, and always helpful and open when we spoke.
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Belarus: An open letter has been launched for journalists to show support and solidarity for colleagues in Belarus and their 'heroic efforts to cover strikes and protests'. You can sign it here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Highlighting the battle for democracy in Belarus, we’re proud to see our #startup client Alena, founder of @rapfame_app, standing with the tech community there. Read @maijapalmer’s powerful piece on their fight for change while under threat on @siftedeu bit.ly/2Q58NkV
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If you're a #startup that needs #PR and #comms support, but can’t afford a full-service retainer, we have the answer: FieldHouse BaseCamp, a low-cost PR subscription for pre-Series A startups. Contact [email protected] for more
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Here's what I'm up to... contact me or the general email, if you want to know more.
Happy to announce that we have lockdown-launched a #PR by #subscription service for ambitious #startups! FieldHouse BaseCamp is designed to make PR affordable for #earlystage #tech #startups and pre-Series A #VC portfolios. Get in touch! [email protected]
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Proud to have joined the excellent @WeAreFieldHouse in January - have seen first-hand why we've been making a mark in tech PR, even in in extraordinary times.
We’re the fastest-growing UK tech PR agency (and the fourth-fastest in the UK overall), according to the latest @Provoke_News Fast Movers list! Delighted to be recognised, and proud of the team for all the hard work that made it possible! provokemedia.com/ranking-and…