Computer kits designed to unleash creativity
Kano is the company behind the computer anyone can make, with simple steps, playful projects, and creative tools for people who want to make technology, not just use it. Kano launched in 2013 and developed with the help of hundreds of young people, artists, and teachers worldwide.
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Innovation
Entrepreneur builds the bank of the future in the cloud
After the banking crisis of 2008, Anne Boden saw the opportunities offered by new technologies as the key to redefine the relationship between banks and their customers. At 50, she set out to build the bank of the future. Today, her mobile-only Starling Bank serves customers all over the UK thanks to Amazon Web Services.
Rural entrepreneur couple finds the key to a family-first lifestyle
Henry and Tracey left the corporate life behind when they moved to the coast of Dorset. In e-commerce, they found the key to a more balanced lifestyle, and a source of strength during a difficult time.
Children’s author scores a goal against cystic fibrosis
Journalist and football aficionado Martin Smith has found self-publishing to be an opportunity to raise awareness on cystic fibrosis, a condition that has affected him since childhood. It turned out to be the start of a new, unexpected chapter in his life.
Oxford Brookes alumni launch TV comedy through Amazon Video Direct
Amazon Video Direct helps content creators and visual storytellers reach millions of Amazon customers.
Winning squirrel takes the prize
Winning the Amazon A (New) Christmas Carol writing competition offered Mike Doodson the chance to fulfil his dream of becoming a published author.
Small British businesses use Alexa to innovate
Laundrapp, a dry cleaning business in London, uses Alexa to innovate in a 150-year-old industry.
Paradise for a Kindle author
Tenerife based author Joe Cawley relaunches his award winning travel memoir and builds a new career using independent publishing.
Lyrics, music and novels: a lover of words
Jamie is a songwriter and singer who discovered writing novels was the best way to pass the time while on tour. Thanks to Kindle and Amazon Music, his fictional band has reached thousands of fans.
One day, one seller, one global market
A day in the life of iQualTech founder and Amazon seller Zamir Cajee
Time for a game
For Hazel Reynolds, the desire to start a family was the inspiration to reinvent her career and become a game designer.
Meet the authors selling millions
Becoming an independent writer is easier with a little help from best-selling peers
Amazon Stories
Readers all around the world are now Mark’s jury
Successful lawyer or best-selling author? Mark Dawson’s choice.
Nick’s writing saves him from bankruptcy
Following his dream of becoming an author solved Nick Alexander’s financial woes
From builders' merchant to award-winning author
He used to write after putting his children to bed. Now David Leadbeater is a bestselling action-adventure author and winner of the inaugural UK Kindle Storyteller Award.
Ethical e-commerce
He dreamt of working in sustainable development and microfunding: thanks to Amazon, Al can now help farmers in Southeast Asia
The party experts are one click away
For Kerry and Jason, founders of Party Bag World on Amazon, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Crime pays for self-published author
Keith's English teacher told him he would never make it as a science fiction writer. She was only partially right...
The beauty of being your own boss
She wanted to spend more time with her daughter. By opening a health and beauty shop on Amazon, Sanjana found the balance she needed.
Striking a chord with customers
How Brad turned his passion for music into a profession and made waves by selling on Amazon
One million copies was only the beginning
Best-selling author Scott Mariani uses self-publishing to develop his career
Making a case for design
Helen decided to quit her seven-to-seven job and start designing colourful covers for electronic devices
The power of simplicity
Ravi and his father found smartphones too complicated. Now they sell their own easy-to-use phones across the world.
The police officer who became a writer
Once bottom of the class, Tim O’Rourke is now a best-selling author
Mum of two self-publishes best seller
Tracy Bloom's maternity leave delivered a Kindle hit as well as a baby