Steve O'Hear

OHear & Co (OHC) is a strategy and communications advisory founded by former TechCrunch journalist Steve OHear and ex-Googler Rachael Brown. Our team of experienced communications specialists includes former operators at Zapp, John Lewis, Amazon, Arcadia Group, and the British Government. OHear & Co (OHC) is a strategy and communications advisory founded by former TechCrunch journalist Steve OHear and ex-Googler Rachael Brown. Our team of experienced communications specialists includes former operators at Zapp, John Lewis, Amazon, Arcadia Group, and the British Government. We support startups, scale-ups, and other digital-first companies with strategy and communications, including positioning, corporate PR, crisis prevention, internal communications, owned channels, and change management communications. OHC Advisory Ltd. Company number 14515828

Atomico is the founder-built European venture capital firm. We partner with the most ambitious entrepreneurs using technology to rewire the world, better. Skype co-founder Niklas Zennström launched Atomico in 2006 with the belief that entrepreneurs are the ultimate gamechangers for positive transformation across the most critical aspects of our society and economy. Starting in Europe, the firm’s mission is to further their global progress, with a platform offering unmatched support from the early stage to scale. 130 of Europe’s most ambitious founders have partnered with Atomico, including Aiven, Bird, DeepL, Hinge Health, Jobandtalent, Klarna, Lilium, Pipedrive, Stripe, Supercell and Wellhub. Atomicos team of investors and operational leaders are drawn from some of the most successful technology companies in the world, including Skype, Google, Twitter and Wise.

Born in 1898 to serve the skills needs of the 2nd industrial revolution, the University of East London has commenced Year 3 of its transformational 10-year Vision 2028 strategic plan led by our Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Amanda Broderick, to advance Industry 4.0 careers-1st education. We have a clear route-map to provide a springboard for the jobs and opportunities of the future; drive diversity in the 4.0 talent pipeline - working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found; and to create an inclusive and sustainable, green future. The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in the global capital. Our pioneering and forward-thinking vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both our staff and students to reach their full potential.