--- title: Hot in Space, Corporate Apes and First Place - it’s the ThoughtLDR Q1 round-up description: Stay updated with the latest in Tech PR and thought leadership in ThoughtLDR's Q1 round-up, featuring Neural Concept, Monotype, Google Rankings, The Corporate Ape and Funding Rounds. image: https://www.thoughtldr.com/hubfs/Monotype%20Trends%20Report.jpeg --- ![thought_ldr](https://www.thoughtldr.com/hubfs/Homepage/Images/thought_ldr.svg "thought_ldr") # Hot in Space, Corporate Apes and First Place - it’s the ThoughtLDR Q1 round-up by [ThoughtLDR](https://www.thoughtldr.com/news/author/thoughtldr) May 03, 2024 **Name: ThoughtLDR ** **Date: May 03, 2024** The latest in Tech PR, [thought leadership](https://www.thoughtldr.com/news/how-is-thought-leadership-different-to-pr) and ThoughtLDR clients. --- **SWISSto12 named one of the ‘10 hottest satellite companies'** Satcom pioneer and ThoughtLDR client [SWISSto12](https://swissto12.com/) was named one of the ‘10 Hottest Satellite Companies’ for 2024 by [ViaSatellite](https://interactive.satellitetoday.com/via/march-2024/the-10-hottest-satellite-companies-in-2024/). This prestigious list showcases the most “must-watch” satellite companies in the satellite sector, where selection is based on the expected impact and transformative technologies that will shape the future of the industry.  And what a journey it has been for SWISSto12 to be shortlisted, evolving from a components specialist to a full-fledged satellite manufacturer known for its low-cost, high-quality geostationary small satellites. With successful projects like the HummingSat platform, SWISSto12 is firmly placing itself at the forefront of Europe’s space ventures. SWISSto12’s CEO, [Emile de Rijk](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emile-de-rijk-8275984a?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAApor58BumNm0aqoF4utMCn-Z3wpTm0K0HY&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3B4rhJr0JcRPWrBz87mukEVA%3D%3D), said that being named on the shortlist is a “testament to our talented team, innovative technology, and our commitment to better protecting and connecting the world through innovative SatCom solutions.”   [![Swissto12 Thoughtldr ](https://5212963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5212963/hubfs/pasted%20image%200.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=pasted%20image%200.png) ](https://interactive.satellitetoday.com/via/march-2024/the-10-hottest-satellite-companies-in-2024/)   **Neural Concept partners with Rescale ** [Neural Concept](https://www.neuralconcept.com/) has announced a partnership with [Rescale](https://rescale.com/), a high-performance computing (HPC) solutions provider, to provide engineers with AI-assisted 3D simulations using scalable computational resources.  What exactly does this mean? Engineers can access highly elastic compute power to train state-of-the-art AI models and predict 3D simulation results in seconds on Neural Concept’s platform. This reduces the need to build countless iterations of product and component designs and simulate feature outcomes for each iteration, reducing the associated costs and energy used by engineering teams.  It’s clear that global challenges like climate change require world-class solutions, and in the words of Neural Concept’s CEO, [Pierre Baqué](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-baqu%C3%A9-57127b45/), “*Global challenges require innovative solutions and an accelerated time-to-market; the world simply cannot afford to wait years and years - or even decades - for more sustainable solutions.*”   [![Neural Concept ThoughtLDR](https://5212963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5212963/hubfs/neural%20concept%20q1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=neural%20concept%20q1.png) ](https://www.engineering.com/story/new-partnership-offers-ai-based-simulation-with-on-demand-hpc)     **OctaiPipe Raises £3.5M in Pre-series A Funding ** [OctaiPipe](https://octaipipe.ai/) secured £3.5M in Pre-Series A funding, including a £500,000 grant from Innovate UK for its Edge AI platform for Internet of Things device networks. Led by CEO [Eric Topham](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-topham-79a59114/) OctaiPipe's platform employs cutting-edge field of AI, Federated Learning, to empower data scientists and AI engineers.  The round was led by Superseed, with Forward Partners, D2, Atlas Venture, Martlet Capital, Gelecek Etki VC and Arm-backed Deeptech Labs also participating.  Thanks to OctaiPipe, for the first time data scientists working in critical industries can use a secure end-to-end platform to design, deploy, and manage Federated Learning locally across edge device networks at scale while minimising data exchange to cloud servers. OctaiPipe CEO and co-founder Eric Topham: “*To get performance, you need scale. Traditional Edge computing doesn't give you the scale. The alternative, which is to move data to the cloud, runs into problems of risk and cost at scale. And so you've got a latent value that is just unrealised.*” [![octaipipe thoughtldr](https://5212963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5212963/hubfs/octaipipe%20q1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=octaipipe%20q1.png) ](https://tech.eu/2024/01/23/octaipipe-raises-ps35m-in-pre-series-a-funding-for-edge-ai-platform/)   **Stuart Neal appointed the new CEO of BOKU** In February, secure digital payments company [Boku](https://boku.com/) appointed [Stuart Neal](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-n-319a19179/) as their new CEO.  With extensive experience at Boku, including stints as finance chief and chief business officer, Stuart will continue the company's global expansion and diversification into local payments. The company's strategic focus on localised payment solutions has contributed to significant growth, expanding its network to over 300 methods across 60 countries, with over 32 million new consumers making their first purchase with Boku in the first half of 2023. Boku’s 2024 Global Ecommerce Report, created with Juniper Research, shares insights from 37 major markets, including global, regional, and country-specific trends such as the rise of local payments and fast-changing consumer payments preferences.  To find out more, download a copy of the report [here](https://www.boku.com/boku-knows/2024-boku-global-ecommerce-report). [![boku thoughtldr](https://5212963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5212963/hubfs/boku%20q1%20picture.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=boku%20q1%20picture.png) ](https://www.pymnts.com/personnel/2024/boku-promotes-barclaycard-vet-stuart-neal-ceo/)   New Podcast alert: The Corporate Ape Introducing a new podcast on the scene: The Corporate Ape! Hosted by business transformation guru[ Jonny Crowe](https://boku.com/) (Alvarez & Marsal) and [Jaz Chana](https://boku.com/) (Flipdish), this dynamic duo have been colleagues and friends for several years, dating back to their years at Cinch!  The Corporate Ape delves into the human vs. corporate struggle and the resistance to organisational change, taking a robust and honest look at the value technology has in shaping transformation in enterprises and the very real impact it has on the people surrounding it.  Jonny and Jaz are engaging hosts, and their discussions and insights on the human-corporate struggle are not to be missed. But don’t just take our word for it; click below to drop into the podcast and have a listen for yourself! [Listen here ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/05uVtDx78EcWUMoXwqL6xD?si=ae1a758569844b6a&nd=1&dlsi=f64b7641b2bc4547) [![The Corporate Ape ThoughtLDR](https://5212963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5212963/hubfs/jonny%20podcast.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=jonny%20podcast.png) ](https://open.spotify.com/episode/05uVtDx78EcWUMoXwqL6xD?si=ae1a758569844b6a&nd=1&dlsi=f64b7641b2bc4547)   **Amperesand raises $12.45m seed funding** [Xora](https://xora.vc/) Innovation co-led a $12.45 million seed round to help Amperesand commercialise silicon-carbide solid-state transformer technology first developed at Nanyang Technological University.  Amperesand aims to revolutionise the traditional transformer technology that has remained largely unchanged for over a century, aiming to create a future “internet of power.” Amperesand’s solid-state transformers are up to 75% smaller, have lower cooling requirements, and are modular.  Speaking to TechCrunch, Xora’s Managing Director and Amperesand’s CEO, [Phil Inagaki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/philinagaki/) said,*“The scale of what people are contemplating to deploy in the world with EV charging creates the largest market for transformers. If you want a fast charging station in a city, you may not have a lot of room*.* Even outside of cities, space is a consideration.*” Read more [here](https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/07/amperesand-transformer-seed-round/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGlua2VkaW4uY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHiiGZorQI740rMsy3nnRcyegmMR08au33UQAlib2Uf5DHU579SZ51jnvAtrDIB36CefvHYK9puld8k3LPsAADhffyUYe5DAOHq-tkISur-Qj8cBIdHkZtn4ItOLC7RUT8XJxnyIJSvxJ4LBKpV8ToKmgfp9IcrAE3SCMB4kTziB).   **Monotype 2024 Trends Report** What can typography tell us about the 2024 cultural zeitgeist? Monotype’s annual Type Trends report is back to answer that question - starting with a return to serifs as typography trends shift towards more playful and expressive designs, marking a departure from the previous era of minimalist simplicity.  In a recent interview with Fast Company, Monotype's[ Jordan Bell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-bell-92284154/) highlighted the company's insights into the evolving design landscape and the emergence of serif fonts as a prominent trend in 2024. Monotype's annual trend report predicted a resurgence of nostalgia-driven elements, maximalist aesthetics, and creative flourishes within typefaces, showcasing a broader spectrum of design possibilities for brands and agencies. Download the Trends Type Report [here.](https://www.monotype.com/resources/ebook/unlock-report-type-trends-2024) [![Monotype thoughtLDR](https://5212963.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5212963/hubfs/monotype%20q.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=monotype%20q.png) ](https://www.fastcompany.com/91025500/serif-are-in-simplicity-is-out-and-nostalgia-is-back-with-a-vengeance-here-are-the-type-trends-that-will-rule-2024)     **ThoughtLDR Ranked #1** Here at [ThoughtLDR](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/thoughtldr), we know how important Google search rankings are - and how to improve them. So we’re especially excited to be the world’s number one "thought leadership agency" on Google. 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