2016 UK & Europe Finalists

Finalist Best Startup - Social Impact

Arthur Kay

bio-bean is an award-winning clean technology company that recycles waste coffee grounds into advanced biofuels.

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Finalist Best Startup - Social Impact

Andy Ling

Cleantech, Innovative, Silent power solutions, specialising in commercial refrigeration and off grid. Leading to carbon reduction.

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Finalist Best Startup - Social Impact

Mutaz Qubbaj

Squirrel is a financial wellbeing company working in partnership with employers to provide the tools that empower employees to better financial wellbeing.

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Finalist Best Startup - Tech Innovation

Mike Morrissey

MyDealDoc was founded by David Keenaghan and Mike Morrissey, 2 chartered accountants turned young entrepreneurs who want to help consumers find the bargains they want most!

At MyDealDoc HQ they spend their day keeping their TippleDoc and BabyDoc Apps up-to-date with a live feed of special offers from major retailers around Ireland. Their goal is to ensure their users never miss out on a bargain.

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Finalist Best Startup - Tech Innovation

Christopher Kampshoff

Lendstar allows you to collect money, divide bills and transfer funds directly from your bank account. Lendstar is an easy, fast, free and secure social finance app for paying and chatting among friends.

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Finalist Best Startup - Tech Innovation

Rich Pleeth

Sup makes it super easy to meet up with nearby friends. Let them know you want to hang out.

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Finalist Best Digital SME - Tech Innovation

Juliette Denny

We turn disengaged, zombie learners into learning superheroes by creating awesome, gamified online learning experiences! As Learning Provider of the Year 2016, we create engaging learning technologies that use the power of gamification and social learning to promote self-development and career progression.

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Finalist Best Digital SME - Tech Innovation

Asi Sharabi

Take a child on a glorious, personalised adventure like no other. Jam-packed with beautiful illustrations and wonderful stories, every book is specially created for every child, for a magical learning experience.

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Finalist Best Digital SME - Tech Innovation

Rebecca Bright

Therapy Box, provide solutions in speech and communication powered by cutting edge technology. They design award winning apps for AAC, education and dyslexia needs on both iOS and Android devices.

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Finalist Most Disruptive CIO/ CTO

Jora Gill

I am the Chief Digital Officer of The Economist. I have the privilege of working for one of the most iconic organisations in the world and serving our readership. My role encompasses all things digital – product development, technology, data and insights.

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Finalist Most Disruptive CIO/ CTO

Mariano Albera

I’m a software engineer from Argentina that 9 years ago was “demoted” to the role of CTO and since I’ve been building awesome technology teams that build great software

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Finalist Most Disruptive CIO/ CTO

Rachel Dunscombe

I love my role in the NHS, in what is one of the only two excellent Trusts in terms of care quality and also the digitally most mature. My role is one of Transformation via digital technologies – in saying that most of the job is about people.

Finalist Best Tech IPO/ Venture Capital Raising

Ambarish Mitra

Leading visual discovery app using image recognition & augmented reality technologies. Blipp and unlock an interactive experience from the physical world.

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Finalist Best Tech IPO/ Venture Capital Raising

Asesh Sarkar

SalaryFinance is one of the fastest growing employee benefits. Our mission is to help UK employees become debt-free and save towards their financial goals.

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Finalist Best Tech IPO/ Venture Capital Raising

Sarah Dümmler

Intelligent climate control that effortlessly saves energy and money for your AC or home heating system. www.tado.com

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