In part one of Episode 32 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Alina Truhina, Chief Strategy Officer at Founders Factory Africa,  talks business collaborations between corporates and startups with one of our partners, Chris Baird. Their conversation focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on FFA’s portfolio investment strategy, fund flows in Africa and misconceptions of investing in Africa.

The DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series covers the l…

DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series

The TechLaw podcast provides invaluable insight from the world of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Privacy, FinTech, Internet of Things and Robotics. DLA Piper partners and industry experts will forecast future trends, discuss new policies and regulation, and explore contracts and legal challenges brought on by new technological advancements. 

The TechLaw podcast provides invaluable insight from the world of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Privacy, FinTech, Internet of Things and Robotics. DLA Piper partners and industry experts will forecast future trends, discuss new policies and regulation, and explore contracts and legal challenges brought on by new technological advancements.

In part one of Episode 32 of our TechLaw Podcast …

Founders Factory Africa Part 1: Opportunities For Corporate Investments

Resetting Tech M&A: what’s driving the deal landscape in 2025? In this TechLaw podcast episode, Jane Maginness and Conor Dolphin unpack the current state of tech M&A – from stalled exits and valuation gaps to AI-driven acquisitions and cross-border PE interest. They explore how macroeconomic shifts, regulatory pressures and strategic refocusing are reshaping deal activity, and what might spark a resurgence in the months ahead.

Resetting Tech M&amp;A: what&rsquo;s driving the deal landscape in 2025? In this TechLaw podcast episode, Jane Maginness and Conor Dolphin unpack the current state of tech M&amp;A &ndash; from stalled exits and valuation gaps to AI-driven acquisitions and cross-border PE interest. They explore how macroeconomic shifts, regulatory pressures and strategic refocusing are reshaping deal activity, and what might spark a resurgence in the months ahead.

Tech M&A 

Rise of the Robots: what do humanoid robots mean for the future of work, manufacturing and regulation?
In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Michael Stead and Kurt Davies explore the evolution from industrial bots to cobots to the next frontier — humanoid robots.
They unpack the emerging legal and ethical questions, the rapid pace of innovation, and what businesses need to consider as robots move from the factory floor into more human-centric environments.
 
#TechLaw #HumanoidRobots #AIandRobotics #Automation #FutureofWork #LegalTech

Rise of the Robots: what do humanoid robots mean for the future of work, manufacturing and regulation? In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Michael Stead and Kurt Davies explore the evolution from industrial bots to cobots to the next frontier &mdash; humanoid robots. They unpack the emerging legal and ethical questions, the rapid pace of innovation, and what businesses need to consider as robots move from the factory floor into more human-centric environments. &nbsp; #TechLaw #HumanoidRobots #AIandRobotics #Automation #FutureofWork #LegalTech

Rise of the Robots

What does the EU Digital Decade mean for innovation, regulation and AI compliance across Europe?
In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Maria Fitzpatrick, Claire O’Brien and Sarah Kelly unpack the EU’s digital transformation strategy — from the 2030 targets and enforcement landscape to the practical implications of the EU AI Act for global businesses.
 
#TechLaw #EUDigitalDecade #EUAIAct #DigitalTransformation #AICompliance

What does the EU Digital Decade mean for innovation, regulation and AI compliance across Europe? In this episode of the TechLaw podcast series, Maria Fitzpatrick, Claire O&rsquo;Brien and Sarah Kelly unpack the EU&rsquo;s digital transformation strategy &mdash; from the 2030 targets and enforcement landscape to the practical implications of the EU AI Act for global businesses. &nbsp; #TechLaw #EUDigitalDecade #EUAIAct #DigitalTransformation #AICompliance

Founders Factory Africa Part 1: Opportunities For Corporate Investments

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