September started with a flurry of activity on many fronts. Specifically IAMX seeing some significant progress in terms of partnership news and new innovative plans. I have now ‘beefed up’ my role in IAMX from Advisor to ‘Head of Innovation and Partnerships’ as the traction we’re seeing in these areas requires more attention and focus from me.
IAMX are heading off on a ‘roadshow’ across the Atlantic in October, visiting significant prospective partners stretching from New York to California, Canada to Florida across a two week period. By the time the team return I’m expecting to be able to break some really major news!
Other facets of my work are similarly busy, SIKA and Factiiv both making significant progress. Factiiv for example is now MVP ready on TestNet and embarks on a new phase of its journey in terms of attracting and engaging with it’s user base.
Some interesting new opportunities are under review now, and I continue to expand my network and secure relationships. Simple steps such as attending the local networking scene, whether the black tie dinner for the Guernsey Chamber, the premiere of a new movie, coffee mornings and breakfast meetings. All are opportunities to meet interesting new people.
Of course, the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth 2 has had an impact on the momentum of business this month as the country and commonwealth pause to pay their respects to a remarkable woman. Personally speaking, having only ever never known Britain with a Queen as monarch, a woman who conducted herself through some impossibly difficult times with grace and dignity, it’ll be an interesting time ahead to watch Britain develop in the new era with King Charles 3.