As you all already know, it’s getting increasingly hard to distinguish between tech and non-tech businesses. And while software – and now AI – eats the world (hopefully not literally), the government has yet to put in the right policies to ensure we can capture all the benefits of progress.

That’s why we’re partnering with two top organisations to talk about the future. Alongside Enterprise Nation, we’ll host Benedict Macon-Cooney from the Tony Blair Institute to discuss A New National Purpose. You may remember it hitting the headlines in February because Tony Blair and William Hague put aside political differences to posit a bold, optimistic policy agenda. Now is your chance to hear more and discuss it!

The following week we’ll be partnering with TxP to trail our upcoming multi-authored report on how technological innovation could make us all healthier, wealthier and happier. The event will feature three of its authors: Ben Southwood on corporate R&D labs (read this for background); Hermione Dace on the future of food (read this for background), and Dr Lawrence Newport on building a culture of innovation (watch, like and subscribe for background). I hope to see you there!

We understand that these topics may not be immediately relevant for all businesses (though they are for all of you as consumers and citizens). That's why I want to assure you that we are continuously looking at policies to best support all entrepreneurs, regardless of their size or sector. We have a lot in the pipeline to reflect this. As a recent report from the Adam Smith Institute made clear in making the case for focusing more policy attention on The Forgotten Middle, this isn't just about small versus big.

Now is the Time
Every once in a while I’ll put out a call for new Supporters and Advisers to join us in our mission. Today is such a day.

We want to keep an open, dynamic network, so there won’t ever be a paywall between us and your policy needs. Nevertheless, we wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without the support of our sponsors, Patrons, Advisers and Supporters.

We’re driven by a desire to make the world a better place and we think entrepreneurs have played and will continue to play a critical role in this. If you agree, join us on this journey by becoming a Supporter or Adviser. If you want to chat about this or other ways of partnering with us, please feel free to book a time in my diary.

For those of you already supporting us: thank you.