Centuro in the Press: ET HR World – Skilled Worker Visa Report

The Times: “New analysis by Centuro Global has found that less than a third of visas issued by the UK go to high-skilled professionals in the eight key sectors outlined in the government’s industrial strategy.”

Centuro’s report was used in the “Visas shortage in key sectors” article from The London Standard.

Centuro Global co-founder Asma Bashir was quoted in People Management’s article about new research highlighting that UK business leaders are more cautious about adopting AI compared to their overseas counterparts. 

Centuro Global’s CEO and Co-founder Zain Ali penned an article with Startups Magazine on the EU AI Act – the world’s first piece of AI alignment legislation. Zain outlines how the Act’s regulatory framework should help ensure responsible AI use without trampling on innovation and calls on firms to play a proactive role in shaping a consensus. 

Centuro Global CEO and co-founder Zain Ali contributed to the article for Tech Funding News on the current health of UK tech – and why domestic startups should break their rich world bias and look to emerging markets for their next expansion plans. 

Centuro Global CEO and co-founder Zain Ali gave his tips to entrepreneurs for early-stage startups looking for funding. Zain spoke of the value of social proof and client/customer testimony in fundraising. 

Centuro Global’s AI-powered platform was mentioned in this Business Matters article, revealing how the AI boom is breaking down the barriers holding SMEs back from international expansion. 

AI technologies like natural language processing and generative AI are enabling SMEs to localize workflows, create culturally aware marketing, and enhance customer experience through chatbots. AI is also transforming HR processes and creating new job roles, making global markets more accessible for budget-conscious businesses.

Centuro Global’s CEO and Co-founder Zain Ali contributed to the Business Age article, discussing potential strategies for the UK tech industry to trade with markets beyond its traditional European partners. The piece examines the most promising emerging markets, from Indonesia to South Africa, that present significant opportunities for UK founders. 

CEO and Co-Founder, Zain Ali, added a comment to the article from the International Bar Association on how in-house legal teams are deadline with the risks of cross-border business expansion. Zain discusses how immigration laws are often the biggest sticking point for companies expanding abroad. ‘If your employees don’t have the correct visas and work permits, it’s not just your operational efficiency on the line – it’s your reputation,’ he says.

Centuro Global was quoted in a Digit News article about the risks posed by government visa policy to the UK’s startup ecosystem. According to Centuro, “if the government is truly serious about spurring economic growth, something must be done to help the skills-intensive businesses that have been so damaged by the onerous system recently introduced by the Tories”