Demystifying AI and emerging tech to make it accessible to everyone

We’re on a mission to demystify emerging tech and make it accessible to everyone - so that everyone can take advantage of AI and new tech, and understand their place within the new digital landscape.

Whether you’re still getting to grips with ChatGPT, joining a blockchain startup or simply hungry to learn more, Next Big Thing is here to help break down the jargon, showcase the incredible opportunities, and help build a more equitable next internet.

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Our story

When Lauren Ingram found she was newly unemployed from her role in tech and on maternity leave, she needed a new plan. She decided to upskill by learning about all things Web3, blockchain and the metaverse - and while she discovered a burgeoning area of emerging tech, she was shocked by the lack of women in it.

Since launching Women of Web3 in 2022, later becoming Next Big Thing, we have grown into a global community of over 20k women and curious minds to learn about emerging tech together. In 2025, Lauren was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her work in inclusion,

We've partnered with the biggest names in tech, consulting, luxury and more including Google, Amazon, Cartier, Charlotte Tilbury, and Shiseido in order to educate, and bring equity and accessibility.

Learn more about why we exist in Lauren’s TEDx talk on ‘How to build a better internet’.

Lauren Ingram

Founder
Alongside running the business, Lauren is a public speaker on all things Web3 and the need for diversity in emerging tech.
Niamh Linehan

Partnerships & Content Director
Niamh leads on our partnerships including event sponsorship, webinars and more. By day Niamh is a marketer at Slack.
Alex Lane

Podcast Producer
A drummer by background, Alex is the reason we always have beautiful silky audio on the Women of Web3 Podcast.
Leah Ebbrell

Social Media Manager
Leah is the brains behind our content, always making sure everything we share is useful, super accessible and on point.

Meet the Founder

UK-based founder Dr Lauren Ingram is a tech educator, marketer and AI keynote speaker.

Lauren has 15 years of experience in marketing at the forefront of innovation in agencies and tech companies including Meta and Amazon. She launched Women of Web3 in early 2022, rebranding as Next Big Thing in 2024.

Since starting the business, Lauren has spoken at TEDx, Oxford University, and the House of Commons, and has been named on the InspiringFifty top 50 most inspiring women in tech.

She is passionate about bringing more women into the male-dominated emerging tech space, and making sure that we build a world online that can better reflect real people offline. In 2025 Lauren was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Arden University for her contributions to inclusion in tech.

Get in touch with Lauren via the contact form or LinkedIn.

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