Helena Young

Deputy Editor
Helena Young

Helena is Deputy Editor at Startups. With a background in PR and marketing, Helena also manages the Startups 100 Index and is passionate about giving early-stage startups a platform to boost their brands.

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.

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There’s a 40% chance your pay was wrong this year

Pay day There’s a 40% chance your pay was wrong this year

“It was a mistake”: Innovate UK U-turns on female founder grants

“It was a mistake”: Innovate UK U-turns on female founder grants

From Deliveroo to Revolut: the biggest Startups 100 success stories

From Deliveroo to Revolut: the biggest Startups 100 success stories

"Total comms sh*tshow" — fury as Innovate UK backtracks on female founder award

"Total comms sh*tshow" — fury as Innovate UK backtracks on female founder award

Deadline extended for the 2025 Startups 100 Index

Startups 100 2025 Deadline extended for the 2025 Startups 100 Index

Every Black Mirror episode that is now real life

Broken mirror Every Black Mirror episode that is now real life

Labour’s four-day week isn’t the real deal

Day off Labour’s four-day week isn’t the real deal

Smoking ban could shut Gen Z out of the pub

no Gen Z at the pub Smoking ban could shut Gen Z out of the pub

“Very demure, very legal”: can you trademark a trend?

“Very demure, very legal”: can you trademark a trend?

All the ways that UK supermarkets are now cash-free

Card only till All the ways that UK supermarkets are now cash-free

80 FREE networking events in September you need to know about

80 FREE networking events in September you need to know about

What's gone wrong at Avon? The beauty brand's bust-up, explained

What's gone wrong at Avon? The beauty brand's bust-up, explained

Demand for Oasis tickets shows nostalgia industry will Live Forever

Demand for Oasis tickets shows nostalgia industry will Live Forever

This LinkedIn post has kicked off a huge debate

LinkedIn when is the best time to post This LinkedIn post has kicked off a huge debate

What is presenteeism? Explaining Keir Starmer's new nemesis

Man sleeping at office desk during work day What is presenteeism? Explaining Keir Starmer's new nemesis

Morrisons promises ‘under 30 minute’ deliveries with Deliveroo

Morrisons promises ‘under 30 minute’ deliveries with Deliveroo

Sold more than 30 items on Vinted? You may need to file a tax return

Resell clothes 2 Sold more than 30 items on Vinted? You may need to file a tax return

Screaming Devil vs. Whispering Angel: how brands get away with copying

Screaming Devil vs. Whispering Angel: how brands get away with copying

Ambitious people don't work from home, says CEO

Woman, office and table on internet at night for overtime, working or digital marketing with technology. Professional businesswoman, late and tech for web, email or communication on app in workplace. Ambitious people don't work from home, says CEO

It’s not just you, images on the internet look weird now

AI robot meets girl It’s not just you, images on the internet look weird now
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