Leslie Hitchcock

We were talking about software defined warfare back in February 2025 - it will be interesting to watch as the DoD and with it wide parts of the industry will rebrand defense to warfare: resiliencemedia.co/p/in-munich-as…

This is a fantastic and much needed initiative led by @LSH, pulling together allies to address failing in the resilience of supply chain, energy and political stability as well as accelerate our defence capabilities. Follow @resilience_conf or visit resilienceconference.io

It's been nearly two months since I was laid off from TechCrunch. A lot has happened! I connected with a lot of old friends, made new friends, had a lengthy hospital stay, and found some new projects. I'm thrilled to announce one of the new projects: The Resilience Conference. linkedin.com/company/resili… I teamed up with an all-time great TechCruncher, Leslie Hitchcock, to put on this conference aimed at the defense and security sector, specifically in Europe. The world is teetering on a knife's edge, and global conflict is stressing the need for innovation that pushes traditional security and defense into the now. As always, startups are leading this shift, but there's a sizable disconnect between EU defense industries and startups. The Resilience Conference is the only innovation conference focussed on resilience, defense, and security, bringing together startups and investors with academia, government, and the military. I want to stress this is not a defense or arms conference; this is a startup conference in the same vein as TechCrunch Disrupt. This event will take place this fall at a historic venue in London. There's so much more I wish I could share, but due to the nature of the participants, I have to keep some highlights for private conversations. Want to get involved? We're looking for exhibitors, sponsors, and just a couple more speakers. Hit me up on LinkedIn, and let's talk.

So sad to hear this news. Richard Stone, who played a fundamental role as part of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry was an outspoken advocate for the disadvantaged, and a passionate anti-racist campaigner. He will be much missed. amp.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar… theguardian.com/world/2024/mar…

Richard Stone -my first mentor in politics. Gave me precious advice when I was 16 years old growing up near his house in Hampstead. Championed me endlessly to be his MP. A real feminist, a race equality activist with conviction. We will never forget you. theguardian.com/world/2024/mar…

@tressiemcphd American in London here. These things are the devil's work.

This week, we acknowledge the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, 25 May 2020. In the Blackout Tuesday spirit of looking back to look forward, we remember the life he lived and the change that has transpired since his death.

🗣️Speaker Announcement 🗣️ Please welcome a veteran of the startup and technology industry who will be appearing at the Blackout Tuesday Festival, @sharmadeanreid!

my dad goes to a bar with his friends every friday and he makes a list of discussion topics pt 17

🗣️Speaker Announcement 🗣️ We are thrilled to announce our first speaker for the Blackout Tuesday Festival, Kelechi Okafor, who will be hosting a live recording of her award-winning podcast, Say Your Mind.

Save the date for our first annual Blackout Tuesday Festival! We’ve got some speaker announcements coming, so register soon for a ticket via the link in our bio 🎊

No Jew would ever devise a ceremony this long with so few catering opportunities.

🗣️Blackout Tuesday Festival Announcement 🗣️ Get your taste buds ready because we’re excited to bring @chukusLDN to the Blackout Tuesday Festival! 🍽 Based in North London, CHUKU’S is the world’s first Nigerian Tapas restaurant.

🗣️Mark your calendars! Tuesday 6 June🗣️ On the third anniversary of the Blackout Tuesday sessions, we want to invite you all to our first in person celebration! More to come on the agenda but for now - please RSVP to register your interest 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-blackout…

Of all the shitty things, this is really shitty

I teach college music theory, but I'm also a new dad. I decided to combine my professional and personal identities and make a thread of music for babies where the adult musicians went way, way harder than they had to. (1/12)

55 years ago today, Enoch Powell gave his poisonous "Rivers of Blood" speech, filled with claims about 'alien inflows' and 'fraudulent entry'. We were founded the same year. The 'Illegal' Migration Bill returns to Parliament next week, with that same dehumanising rhetoric. 🧵

@saschaosullivan It comes in dog years

keeping her eye out for the elusive circle line

excited to take over as the new co-host of techcrunch's podcast @found with @rebecca_szkutak! listen to us talk to founders and spill tea every tuesday and if you want to possibly be interviewed, dm me 💕