SMART CITY FANATIC

  ROSIE LYON: A NAME TO WATCH!  I had the privilege of sitting down with this inspirational young person to chat tech, pastoral care, futurism and drive! Here we go.. 1: Is the traditional high street Bank 'dead' or at least, in danger of extinction? Can it be resurrected, in either event? I do think as the years go on everything is changing. A lot of the banks are closing down their branches and moving to providing all the support you can do from a branch online. I think Covid-19 had a big impact on this.  However, it is so important to keep branches where we can. Safe spaces provided by a few high street banks allow sufferers and survivors of domestic abuse to seek help. It also allows them a safe space to make phone calls and arrange whatever they need to. I would encourage high street banks to rethink this when they discuss closures, it could save someone’s life.  2: Tell us about the domestic violence drive. Where was the impetus? How is it progressing? And what...

  Simple answer: the future is NOW. HERE. 1: Watch every current affairs talking point. If people are angry /annoyed/concerned? Chances are, tech has a solution! 2: Watch every tech company initiative. The ones that trend. Also, the ones that don't yet! 3: Check Linkedin : Pulse, especially, and its twitter pitches are legendary! 4: Pitch, baby, pitch! If you THINK you have 'that' idea for a tech start up to fly? Chances are, you might! 5: Check the social medias: what topics are trending? Chances are, at least one holds the key to the next app/pitch etc? 6: Consider YOUR personal experience. What are YIU lacking or missing in life and how can tech maybe help with that? 7: Survey the market! Which tech start-ups are growing and flying, vs which are tanking / stalling? Therein, lies a clue to what the future might hold and how you factor in  said.  8: Watch your competition. Whatever it is that they do, now? YOU must do, better, TOMOWRROW 9: Take a look at the following li...