Networking

An interview with Silicon North founder, Geoff Shepherd

Silicon North founder Geoff Shepherd on why events aren't enough, why the Northern technology economy needs a permanent front door, and what happens when discovery, relevance and opportunity no longer rely on chance.

24 Aug 2026

The strongest technology ecosystems aren't built on Unicorns. They're built on connections.

5 Aug 2026

The deal you don't know about won't come in your feed

The North's greatest opportunity may not be creating another innovation hub or another annual conference. It may be making it easier for people to discover people.

29 Jun 2026

People love to complain about lists

Most lists are lazy. The same names appear year after year because they're already well known. Visibility becomes confused with importance. Attention becomes confused with achievement. Before long, the ranking stops telling you what's happening and starts telling you who has the best PR firm.

12 Jun 2026