Author: Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan
Scott Dylan is a pioneering entrepreneur from South East London, whose modest beginnings have driven his remarkable career. In 2019, he co-founded Inc & Co with a bold vision to rejuvenate struggling businesses, preserve jobs, reduce creditor losses, and promote growth. Under the stewardship of Scott, Group CEO Jack Mason, and Group CTO Dave Antrobus, Inc & Co has grown into a global force with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million. The company’s diverse portfolio includes sectors such as Professional Services, Travel, Retail, Ecommerce, and Shared Workspaces, showcasing a robust record of acquisitions and expansion. Scott's entrepreneurial acumen is further evidenced by strategic divestitures, including the sales of MyLife Digital to Dataguard and Laundrapp to Laundryheap, demonstrating his skill in amplifying business value and ensuring sustainable development. Beyond his business ventures, Scott is a passionate mental health advocate, openly discussing his experiences with Complex PTSD to aid others. He champions Women in Business and Tech and proudly represents the LGBTQ+ community, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With over two decades in leadership roles, Scott believes in the power of teamwork, fostering strong relationships, and nurturing a supportive culture as cornerstones of success. Scott Dylan's journey is characterised by resilience, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact both in the business world and beyond. His dedication to creating an inclusive, empowering environment for all team members is a testament to his visionary leadership and aspirations for a brighter future.
A Leeds-based DevOps graduate has reported that technology companies continue to use gendered language in job adverts, specifically favouring male candidates.Pauline Narvas, a graduate in DevOps, has observed that many companies openly appeal to men by using ‘he’ in job descriptions. Narvas believes that the tech industry must take diversity seriously and embrace a cultural shift to retain women in technology. She remarked, “Companies need to really look at their culture and see if they’re unintentionally doing things like using language that’s towards one gender. I’ve seen job descriptions that say things like ‘he should be able to do this’,…
Tech Nation’s UK tour reached Birmingham, highlighting the city’s burgeoning tech sector, invigorated by a recent 5G trial.Birmingham, a city renowned for its engineering history and manufacturing success, is now placing a significant emphasis on digital technology. Entrepreneurs and tech experts are gathering at Fazeley Studios to discuss opportunities for start-ups in the West Midlands. During the event, Tech Nation’s insights team will present data on Birmingham, initiating discussions on the challenges faced by local entrepreneurs and start-ups.The panel discussion will be moderated by Cliff Dennett, head of business development, and will feature prominent figures such as Melissa Snover, CEO…
The discovery of new medical drugs has taken a significant step forward with the announcement of a £1 million funding initiative from Innovate UK. This funding will support a novel project that brings together advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to enhance the efficiency and productivity of drug discovery processes.The project will include collaborations between Optibrium, which develops software to improve drug discovery, Intellegens, a University of Cambridge spin-out specialising in deep learning, and the North-west based Medicines Discovery Catapult. Over the next two years, the initiative aims to leverage AI to learn from complex data and assist scientists in designing…
A pioneering blockchain-based hiring platform has emerged with the potential to significantly streamline and enhance the technology recruitment process.Zinc, a newly launched blockchain-based hiring software, aims to address the inefficiencies typically found in tech recruitment. Following successful beta tests with companies like GoCardless and Booking.com, Zinc is now available to the public.In the United Kingdom, filling a technical role traditionally takes an average of 12 weeks. Zinc’s platform seeks to expedite this process by open sourcing the interview procedure and leveraging blockchain technology to verify a candidate’s information. This allows workers to securely store their verified work history, aptitude, and…
Software engineer and model Lyndsey Scott has directly responded to those questioning her coding abilities. Scott, a former Victoria Secret model, is well-known for advocating coding and promoting women’s involvement in tech. However, a recent Instagram photo captioned ‘Coding is for anyone’ attracted sceptical comments from some users.The picture was posted by a programming community account, and some commenters expressed disbelief regarding her coding skills, while others suggested that even if she could code, she likely wasn’t very proficient. In retaliation, Scott shared a picture on her personal account, detailing her qualifications and naming the technology firms she has worked…
A significant milestone has been reached as a cloud technology firm based in Manchester has earned the esteemed Princess Royal Training Award. This accolade acknowledges the company’s relentless commitment to reducing the digital skills gap and promoting continuous professional development.Only a select group of employers have been recognised nationwide through the Princess Royal Training Awards, which require that training, learning, and development be integral to the organisation. The programme must be designed and delivered both efficiently and effectively, and it must have a measurable impact on the organisation’s success and the professional growth of its employees.Demonstrating its dedication to equipping…
Sheffield-based Team Cooper has launched a pioneering service that allows companies to engage their audience with branded, off-the-shelf HTML5 games. Called Piknik, this new offering enables organisations to quickly integrate a game into their marketing strategy in a cost-effective manner.Aiming to make branded games more accessible, Piknik empowers companies to enhance audience engagement through a variety of proven, high-engagement game engines. These engines are designed to deliver addictive gameplay and results-driven interactions, effectively entertaining audiences and expanding their reach.Launched at an opportune time, marketers planning their Christmas campaigns for 2018 can swiftly choose a festive-themed game, customise it with their…
Bitcoin is predicted to lose 50 per cent of its cryptocurrency market share to Ethereum within five years, according to an influential technology expert and business analyst.Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, experienced a price recovery on Friday after a significant sell-off in recent weeks. Bitcoin, the largest digital currency, had also been in decline, but recovered more quickly than its closest competitor. In fact, Ethereum’s value had dropped by 85 per cent this year. Nevertheless, Ethereum regained some ground late last week, increasing by almost 14 per cent following its most recent plunge, only to see its…
Revenue for game studios is on the rise as strategic acquisitions are lined up.Keywords Studios, an IT services provider for the video games industry, has announced two significant acquisitions amidst a remarkable revenue increase. Renowned Hollywood sound designer Scott Gershin and his Sound Lab team in Burbank, California, have transitioned from Technicolor to join forces with Keywords Studios. Additionally, the Brighton-based TrailerFarm is now part of the expanding Keywords Studios family.The half-year results for the six months concluding on 30 June 2018 revealed an impressive 72 per cent increase in revenue, reaching €110.0 million. During this period, the company has…
A Manchester-based business that enables individuals and organisations to launch their own radio stations has undergone a major website redesign, significantly enhancing its functionality and user experience.The all-in-one platform, which provides tools for users to set up and manage their radio stations from the cloud, serves a diverse clientele, including well-known names such as Vice, Primavera Sound, Soho Radio, and Unicef. The strategic design agency based in Manchester has completed the website’s design and build, marking a substantial milestone for the platform.This development follows a recent investment of £300,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. Founder, James Mulvany, remarked, ‘We…
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