Ed Johnson

https://www.uRoutine.com

Ed Johnson is the CEO & Co-Founder of uRoutine, a social accountability, routine, and motivation-tracking platform set to launch in spring 2025. Previously, he co-founded PushFar, a leading software company, which was acquired in 2023. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact in 2022, he has a background in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. Ed also writes, mentors startups, and speaks on tech and business.

As a tech entrepreneur who built my business before, during and since the pandemic, I’ve seen the shift that every business owner and organisation has seen.

The Ever-Increasing Need for Employee Routines

9 April 2025 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

Whilst the job title may be the same, startup CEOs face very different challenges to CEOs of multinational businesses, pushing them to make use of skills that many other positions may overlook.

Vital Skills that Startup CEOs Need, Which Multinational CEOs Overlook

28 January 2025 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

In a world that is becoming progressively digitalised, it is important to have a clear understanding on how industries can work collaboratively with the likes of AI to ensure they are not left behind.

Why AI will never replace the human traits that make for effective mentoring

27 December 2024 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

There is no denying the extraordinary benefits mentoring provides for both businesses and individuals; from increasing personal confidence and motivation, to establishing a positive work culture, and increasing retention rates within organisations; the positive impacts are endless.

Mentoring is both incredibly effective and versatile, so why is it not utilised more?

30 October 2024 Advice, Columns Ed Johnson 0 Comments

Innovation plays a vital role in ensuring a strong and successful economy, and therefore, is hugely beneficial to the government.

Lack of Government Support Could See a Significant Reduction in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

5 September 2024 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

For the first time, organisations have access to a workforce across five generations, with Baby Boomers working alongside Gen Z.

Intergenerational Learning is Key for Building a Skilled and Engaged Workforce

26 July 2024 Advice, Columns Ed Johnson 0 Comments

Nearly all of budding entrepreneurs across the UK feel that there are factors holding them back from starting a business, with the cost of living crisis heading up the list.

Remaining Authentic as an Entrepreneur

6 July 2024 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

With the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ on the rise and the ability to attract and retain talent being key challenges for employers, it has never been more important for organisations to stand out in how they attract and motivate their staff to be loyal and enthusiastic.

Recruiting and retaining multigenerational talent: what i’ve learnt as a business owner

31 May 2024 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

A digital detox may seem impossible in today's technology driven world; however, there’s huge value in taking a step back and embracing time offline, and in recent years the notion of digital detoxing has become increasingly prevalent.

The Importance of digital detoxing for busy working professionals

30 April 2024 Columns, Opinion Ed Johnson 0 Comments

The financial sector has long depended heavily on human judgment and experience.

Accountability is an essential part of running a business, not something to be feared

27 March 2024 Columns, In Business Ed Johnson 0 Comments

When we’re in school, we see it as the only route forward, the only way to thrive. Whilst education is of course important, it is not the only piece of the puzzle to unlocking success.

What mentoring taught me about business that school couldn’t

9 February 2024 Advice, Columns Ed Johnson 0 Comments

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