Helena Young

Deputy Editor

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. She oversees all news and supporting content on Startups, and is also the author of the weekly Startups email newsletter, delivering must-know SME updates straight to their inbox.

From interviewing Wetherspoon's boss Tim Martin to spotting data-led working from home trends, her insight has been featured by major trade publications including the ICAEW, and news outlets like the BBC, ITV News, Daily Express, and HuffPost UK.

With a background in PR and marketing, Helena is particularly passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands. That's one reason she manages the Startups 100 Index, our annual ranking of new UK businesses.

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How we raised £100,000 in 30 days with crowdfunding

How we raised £100,000 in 30 days with crowdfunding

Business partners who miss October 5th deadline face £1.5k fine

Business partners who miss October 5th deadline face £1.5k fine

Insolvencies up nearly a fifth since January

Insolvencies up nearly a fifth since January

76% of SME leaders think the Budget won’t help them

76% of SME leaders think the Budget won’t help them

Are digital IDs a fraud shield or a faff for SMEs?

Are digital IDs a fraud shield or a faff for SMEs?

Are influencers a waste of money?

Are influencers a waste of money?

AI reviews are the latest threat to online sellers

AI reviews are the latest threat to online sellers

With AI, the bar for founders has never been higher

Varun Bhanot Startup Daddy With AI, the bar for founders has never been higher

Law change could slash costs for high street expansions

Law change could slash costs for high street expansions

Who is Peter Kyle, the new business secretary?

Who is Peter Kyle, the new business secretary?

Business owner warns of “overnight attacks” by spam reviewers

Business owner warns of “overnight attacks” by spam reviewers

Royal Mail to raise business parcel prices next month

Royal Mail to raise business parcel prices next month

Autumn Budget 2025: what will Rachel Reeves deliver for SMEs?

Autumn Budget 2025: what will Rachel Reeves deliver for SMEs?

Why we built our own delivery app

Image of Michael Olaleye, founder and managing director of Tasty African Food, in front of a blurred sign reading Tasty African Food Why we built our own delivery app

What does the Google ruling mean for AI search?

What does the Google ruling mean for AI search?

Nearly 3 in 4 accountants turning away work due to lack of staff

Nearly 3 in 4 accountants turning away work due to lack of staff

Tube strikes could cost hospitality businesses £110m

Tube strikes could cost hospitality businesses £110m

Early-stage funding booms in first half of 2025

Early-stage funding booms in first half of 2025

Brits don’t mind returns limits - if brands explain them properly

Brits don’t mind returns limits - if brands explain them properly

Lonely entrepreneurs are asking AI for business help

Lonely entrepreneurs are asking AI for business help
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