THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL AND TECH IN THE TEES VALLEY
TECH THIS OUT !
Imran Anwar is the CEO ( chief executive officer ) of Teesside tech firm Alt Labs . He is also a member of the Tees Valley Business Board where his key area of focus in digital economy .
If you think you ’ d like to work in tech but you ’ re not sure how to go about it , Imran has some important advice for you …
I f you ’ re anything like me , you ’ ve probably day-dreamed of creating your own game ( I still low-key want to build my own version of Gran Turismo ) or building an app or online shop . Maybe you ’ re excited about virtual reality tech or developing cutting-edge AI ( artificial intelligence ).
I ’ m here to tell you , you don ’ t need to move to London or San Francisco to make that dream happen . The Tees Valley has quickly become a digital powerhouse – and there ’ s no better time to get involved .
Our region now boasts one of the fastest-growing digital sectors in the UK . With more than 7,000 people already employed in tech roles , the demand for digital talent is massive – and that ’ s exactly what we need to build the next generation of start-ups and innovations .
At Alt Labs , we ’ re living proof that you can build a tech business right here and succeed . And we ’ re not even close to being the only example .
Digital powerhouse - Imran Anwar says the Tees region is a tech growth hub .
WHY THE TEES VALLEY ?
What makes the Tees Valley special is its tight-knit community . You ’ re not just a face in the crowd here .
Local businesses , including us at Alt Labs , are keen to collaborate and hire homegrown talent .
No matter your passion , Tees Valley offers a supportive , welcoming environment . And it ’ s not just about technical skills – we value creative problemsolving , a willingness to learn and that creative spark .
Which brings us neatly to …
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