London 's thriving technology sector , the third - largest start - up ecosystem in the world , is letting down the city 's young people , according to All by Many 's John Mathew . Start - ups tend to be based in East London , where poverty levels are highest . Women are also seriously underrepresented. But while the number of digital and technology businesses is growing rapidly , educational providers are struggling to keep pace and need help from the private sector to better shape education and boost diversity .
London 's thriving technology sector , the third - largest start - up ecosystem in the world , is letting down the city 's young people , according to All by Many 's John Mathew . Start - ups tend to be based in East London , where poverty levels are highest . But while the number of digital and technology businesses is growing rapidly , educational providers are struggling to keep pace and need help from the private sector to better shape education and boost diversity .