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eCommerce Expo 2026: AI Is Not The Biggest Threat To Payments. Becoming Invisible Is.

By Laura Crockett

In the run-up to eCommerce Expo 2026, I’m already seeing AI dominate conversations. Whether it’s agentic shopping assistants or autonomous purchasing, the focus is mainly around how AI can transform the customer journey. But while this debate continues to unfold amongst retailers, payment providers should really be considering a different question – namely, if AI … Continued

Clue Software appoints The Flywheelers to elevate its UK brand presence

By Laura Crockett

The Flywheelers, the integrated communications agency for high-growth technology companies and their investors, has been appointed by Clue Software as its agency of record to raise its UK profile and support a new phase of commercial growth. Clue is an enterprise intelligence and investigation management platform used by organisations operating in high-risk, high-accountability environments. The … Continued

What Actually Matters from Money20/20 Europe (and What Doesn’t)

By Laura Crockett

Money20/20 Europe 2026 was full of the usual fintech talking points: AI, stablecoins, open banking, fraud. But beneath the noise, a clearer shift is emerging. Payments is moving up the value chain. Agentic commerce is beginning to move into real-world testing and deployment. Trust is becoming product, not process. And the companies that win will … Continued

Ox Tech Week partners with The Flywheelers to spotlight Oxford’s thriving technology ecosystem

By Laura Crockett

The Flywheelers, the integrated communications agency for high‑growth technology companies and their investors, has partnered with Ox Tech Week to lead PR and media activity for its inaugural event, taking place from 26th – 29th May 2026. Ox Tech Week is Oxford’s flagship technology and innovation festival, bringing together researchers, founders, investors, industry leaders and … Continued

Maintaining Brand Momentum After Funding

By Laura Crockett

You’ve landed the funding. The press release is out. LinkedIn is filled with congratulatory messages. But as the likes and celebrations start to slow, a critical question emerges: what now? For many startups, a funding announcement feels like the pinnacle of brand visibility. And while it is a powerful moment, an effective strategy is needed … Continued

How Female Founders Can Build a Strong Public Persona, Visibility and Credibility

By Laura Crockett

Building a strong public persona is one of the most crucial skills a founder must master. For early-stage startups, the founding team’s background, experiences, motivations, and the business origins are significant chapters of the narrative that founders need to convey compellingly. Yet for many female founders, telling their story publicly can be especially challenging, often … Continued