Welcome to The Tech Space, where we share podcasts, blogs, case studies and more, offering expert opinions and valuable insights across a range of topics in the ever-evolving international landscape of Technology, and Impact.
The Tech Space
Industry Insights from Alex Partners Executive Search
Category:
Customer Success: The Growth Engine
Discover why Customer Success has evolved into the ultimate growth engine for tech companies. Drawing on insights from Customer Success expert Melanie Lawn, we explore how CS can be a strategic advantage in driving revenue, strengthening customer loyalty, and shaping product innovation. Learn key strategies for building effective CS teams and structuring them for maximum business impact.
Learn moreA Conversation with Melanie Lawn, Customer Success Expert and Venture Partner at Eight Roads VC
Melanie Lawn joins Giles Daniels in this episode of our Women in Tech podcast series. Melanie shares her journey to technology leadership and her path to becoming a Venture Partner at Eight Roads VC. They explore the evolution of Customer Success and its crucial role in today’s tech businesses. Melanie also reflects on the three pieces of advice she would offer her 20-year-old self – invaluable guidance to all in the early stages of their career.
Learn moreHow CFOs Are Driving Successful NetSuite Deployments with Interim Expertise
Discover how CFOs in high-growth companies are leveraging interim talent to drive successful NetSuite deployments and streamline critical business operations.
Learn moreThe Dynamics of High-Performing Teams: Lessons From The Field
What do elite sports and business teams have in common? Our latest blog explores key insights from a recent event with senior leaders and Toby Flood, former England rugby player, including how to balance individual and team dynamics, maintain peak performance, and use failure as a growth tool.
Learn moreThe Leadership Journey: Adapting for Growth
This blog considers how CEOs and founders can adapt their leadership styles to navigate the three key growth stages of a company—startup, scale-up, and established business. It highlights the unique challenges and essential leadership traits needed at each phase to ensure sustained success.
Learn moreA Conversation With Samantha Mudd, CEO of Bytes Technology Group
In this episode of our Women in Tech podcast, Giles Daniels is joined by Samantha Mudd, CEO of Bytes Technology Group. Sam and Giles discuss Sam’s inspiring journey to becoming a CEO of a FTSE-listed company. The discussion explores Sam’s philosophy on leadership, the importance of creating ‘high performance’ environments and the ever-evolving nature of technology. Sam also offers advice to women considering a career in technology.
Learn moreWhy Lisbon’s Tech Scene is Buzzing
These are exciting times in Lisbon’s tech scene. From our recent meetings with Portuguese investment firms, it’s clear there’s a wave of optimism throughout the ecosystem. This blog looks at what is behind the buzz!
Learn moreEmpowering Women Leadership in Technology
Alex Partners is committed to promoting diversity in the tech sector. We believe that this inspires fresh perspectives and ideas that drive innovation. This blog highlights the state of gender diversity, and considers actionable strategies to address to close the gender gap in technology.
Learn moreNavigating the 2024 European VC Landscape: A Year of Optimism and Growth
Discover key insights from the first quarter as we examine recovery across key hubs, shifts in investment trends, and the evolving landscape, highlighting an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.
Learn moreMastering Interim Leadership: A Speed-to-Lead Strategy for PE-Backed Companies
Interim executives provide instant expertise, strategic flexibility and objective insights to drive PE-backed tech companies. Learn how integrating them into talent strategies enables rapid value creation through accelerated growth, risk mitigation and more.
Learn morePost Investment: The Critical Relationships in Building a Successful Business
Based on our eBook ‘Talent Acquisition Strategies for European Growth Organisations’, Giles Daniels and Kira Owen of Alex Partners discuss the strategic impact of CFOs, considerations around ‘over-hiring’, the value of ‘modern roles’, the integration of international talent, and the advantages of diverse teams for global expansion.
Learn moreeBook: Talent Acquisition Strategies for European Business Growth
In this guide, we share practical insights and strategies to develop your leadership team holistically from the outset and optimise your talent acquisition strategy to accommodate business growth – both essential factors for long-term success.
Learn more