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When the Going Gets Tough, Why Fintechs Should Keep Going

By Henrik Grim, MD of Europe for Capchase, discusses why fintech startups might want to think twice before reducing their headcount in this period of economic uncertainty If you’ve been paying any attention to tech commentators recently, it will have been difficult to miss the coverage on the number of startups making layoffs or introducing hiring freezes at the moment. After explosive growth and the sky-high valuations of recent times, the current trend is a less positive one, and it is widely recognised that the fintech bubble of the past few years is beginning to burst. While money is still available, the market is becoming more risk-averse, with funding less easy to access and rounds less frequent. This means that founders are looking at how to control costs and manage their capital effectively to extend their runway for as long as possible. Many of these startups are looking to reduce their headcount, often following a period of rapid expansion as businesses benefited from ...

Best Cities for Tech Jobs

If you're considering a career in tech or seeking career advancement, it's a good idea to research the best cities for tech careers. The tech sector reported median wages of $91,250 in May 2020 — more than double the national average of $41,950. But tech salaries — and job openings — vary widely depending on the location. To build our list of the best cities for tech jobs, we looked at salaries, the number of tech jobs, the percentage of the local workforce in tech, and gender equity.  Best cities for tech jobs Computer and information technology jobs report high wages and strong projected growth. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the tech sector will add 667,600 new jobs from 2020-2030. But which cities are the most tech-friendly? And what kinds of tech careers can you pursue in different cities? Our list ranks the best cities for tech jobs based on current data. We draw on census data from 2019, economic data from 2020, and cost of liv...