Helena Young

Deputy Editor
Helena Young

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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Top 25 UK cities to start a business in 2022

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Why nano-influencing will be key to small business marketing in 2024

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Five star North West tech startups selected for business growth scheme

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Startups 100 company celebrates B-Corp certification

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Best Business Ideas for 2023: Wellbeing

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