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Stephen Feline

Director of North AmericaLondon & Partners

New York, NY

Member Since February 2023

Skills

Business Development & Partnerships
Client Relations
Economics

About

In his role as Head of North America, Stephen supports international businesses looking to expand into and scale in the UK as well as helping London-based companies setup and secure new clients in North America. London & Partners mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Prior to joining London & Partners in 2019, Stephen managed a sub-division of an edtech in New York working primarily with clients in the financial services sector such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan and delivered services across Canada, the US, and the UK. Stephen has been quoted in media outlets including Fast Company, Fox Business and VentureBeat.

Published content

Startup incubators vs. accelerator programs: 9 factors to consider 

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If you're about to apply, consider these key points. There are a variety of resources available for new entrepreneurs to consider when they are just starting out and trying to grow a successful business in their market. Associating your business with either a startup incubator or accelerator program is one idea to consider if you are looking for opportunities to connect with mentors, technology tools, and more to elevate your organization to its next level.   We asked nine experts from Fast Company Executive Board to each discuss one factor that every rising leader should consider when they are weighing their options about which route to take. 

To provide opportunities for diverse workers, look where diverse talent has had success

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As a business leader, if you genuinely care about diversity in your workforce, consider going where diverse tech talent already exists rather than trying to relocate employees to your existing HQs.

17 tips to help leaders navigate wavering consumer behavior patterns

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Here's how to stay on top of changing trends and keep consumers satisfied with your brand. Although innovative technologies continue to evolve in order to keep up with changing consumer trends in the marketplace, sometimes it is still difficult for business leaders to gauge which way their particular client or potential customer may be leaning next. Over the years, the following experts from Fast Company Executive Board have also been impacted by changing consumer behavior patterns and preferences in their specific markets. Below, they share some best practices to help other leaders remain true to their brands while still meeting customer expectations.

Thinking about launching a newsletter? Answer these 20 questions

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If you're thinking about creating a content resource to serve clients and customers better, consider the following points before you move forward. Whether you are building a new brand or trying to elevate the image of a mainstay product or service that has been around for years, publishing a regular newsletter can be a great way to keep clients and customers informed and excited about what your business is working on next. However, running a high-quality newsletter alongside the daily operations of a well-oiled corporation or small business is not as easy as it sounds. Before you decide to take on any additional responsibilities or add more to your team’s plate, 20 members from Fast Company Executive Board are here to offer their take on what it means to make this type of commitment to potential audience members and the staff they’ll be expecting to lean on.

Business leaders share 13 tips to create a high-performing team

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Implementing these tips can help you ensure both company and employee success. When you are trying to build a successful business with credibility, hiring a reliable and capable power team is the first step to becoming a mainstay in the industry for the long term. Learning to engage with every team member, demonstrating that you are interested and invested in their contribution to the company's achievements over time, is also key to employee happiness and their willingness to stick around as they continue to develop and grow with the organization. Here are 13 other best practices from Fast Company Executive Board members to help employers find strong and competent employees that they can trust and depend on.

How to invest in the right business technology even on a limited budget 

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Business leaders share their best strategies for implementing technology solutions at work without breaking the bank. Whether you are an early-stage startup organization with limited capital or a large company that is suddenly facing financial uncertainty, no matter how you look at it, the ability to utilize innovative technology to advance your team's capability to serve client needs will move your company forward—but this can be difficult to do when working with a limited budget There are still steps you can take, however. Below are 11 methods that Fast Company Executive Board members recommend implementing when searching for the right technology to invest in, despite any current budget constraints.

Company details

London & Partners

Company bio

London & Partners is the business growth and destination agency for London – it is our mission to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Our work shines a global spotlight on London; we support the Mayor of London's priorities by promoting London internationally as a leading world city.

Industry

Corporate leadership

Area of focus

Government
Politics
Tourism

Company size

201 - 500