Chris Hulatt, co-founder of Octopus Group, on why we must solve the growing skills gap.
“The message of our industrial strategy to the world is clear: Britain will be one of the best places in the world in which to start and grow a business” – words from the UK’s Prime Minister at this year’s Davos Summit, outlining the vision for the future of the country’s business landscape.
In order to safeguard such a bright future of our economy, we must first learn to champion the strength and versatility of businesses thriving today, and address the pressing challenges they are facing.
Britain’s startup scene is experiencing perhaps its greatest period to date, having undergone a phenomenal transformation in the last decade. The country has spawned a number of hugely successful businesses that have gone on to become global successes, including Improbable, SwiftKey and Zoopla to name but a few....