Martha Lane-Fox

Martha Lane Fox, a serial entrepreneur and president of the British Chambers of Commerce, dives into the harsh realities of sexism in tech. She highlights the stark funding disparity for women-led businesses, revealing a mere 1.8% of venture capital reaches them. Martha shares her personal journey of overcoming disability, emphasizing how work aided her recovery. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for digital inclusion, especially after the pandemic, and discusses the challenges posed by Brexit on smaller companies in the tech landscape.

Martha Lane-Fox, president of the British Chambers of Commerce, discusses the impact of Brexit on UK businesses. She emphasizes the effect on the skills base. NFX General Partner Pete Flint is optimistic about the UK's chances of becoming a business hub like San Francisco. However, he advises against companies going public in the UK.