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This about is about the UK’s Tech Identity Crisis.
Post-layoffs, post-Brexit, mid-AI-hype - where does the UK really stand in 2025?

In this episode of Where to Run, I break down the current state of the UK tech market for experienced engineers, product managers, and tech professionals navigating global shifts. From VC funding and university pipeline issues to surprising strengths in AI adoption and mid-market execution - we’ll unpack the contradictions that define Britain’s role in the modern tech economy.

📉 Why are hiring rates still low despite talent shortages?
🧠 How is the UK missing out on its own AI breakthroughs?
💼 What does it really feel like to work in tech in London today?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:28 UK Tech Scene and Culture in 2025
3:00 Britain's Notable Tech Babies
4:11 DATA DATA DATA
9:22 Quality of talent
11:13 Why AI is not ubiquitous in corporations YET
12:35 Britain's Education Gaps in STEM
14:04 The Vibe
16:11 Cost of Living
16:45 Conclusion