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Meet Planning-inc, the startup turning customer data into a competitive advantage
As part of our new quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Stuart Russell, chief strategy officer of Planning-inc, about CRMs, CLVs, FVMs and NBAs to best understand your customers and their future behaviours.
Portfolio by " Stuart Russell
17.02.2022
How the next big change in UK telecoms will benefit sole traders
You might have heard – the UK traditional phone network is about to become a thing of the past. Essentially BT Openreach is aiming to transfer more than 14 million legacy phones from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to internet-based, digital services by the end of 2025.
Decoding by " Sara Sheikh
16.02.2022
How the next big change in UK telecoms will benefit sole traders
CBD oil and other tricks to overcome a fear of flying
Let’s take a look at a few smart techniques to help relax individuals who are currently suffering from too much stress.
Tools by " David Baker
16.02.2022
CBD Oil and other tricks to overcome a fear of flying
How are cloud providers the answer to the data woes of startups? Maddyness speaks to Yepic AI
AI hasn’t just altered our everyday lives. It’s having a profound effect on how developers and businesses think about their relationship with the cloud. Maddyness spoke to Aaron Jones, CEO of Yepic AI, about the challenges virtual services present for cutting-edge startups and how he’s turning them into opportunities via OVHcloud’s platform-as-a-service offering.
Opinion by " Maddyness, with OVHCloud
15.02.2022
Sovereignty and security are key to any cloud solution: Maddyness UK speaks to OVHcloud
Applications open for Microsoft’s AI for Environmental Sustainability Accelerator programme
Microsoft is looking for UK ventures to join their AI for Environmental Sustainability Accelerator programme. The programme, now in its fourth year, offers purpose-driven ventures in the UK the opportunity to advance their AI solutions to create positive environmental change.
News by " Maddyness, with Microsoft
14.02.2022
Applications open for Microsoft’s AI for Environmental Sustainability Accelerator programme
The problem with ESG scores
ESG ratings should place increased emphasis on CO2 intensity and emissions rather than the current focus on disclosing corporate policy and objectives, according to an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report on the Asia Pacific region.
Decoding by " Mubaasil Hassan
14.02.2022
You need to be monitoring ESG if you have or want investors
Assuring transparency in ESG reporting
In recent years, a growing awareness of sustainability and social responsibility has seen Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) truly enter the mainstream, becoming increasingly important to a business’ reputation and to investors’ decision-making.
Opinion by " Jessica Camus
14.02.2022
Assuring transparency in ESG reporting
From smoothies to EVs and next generation credit cards, a profile of JamJar Investments
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Kirsty Macdonald, Principal, JamJar Investments
Decoding by " Kirsty Macdonald
14.02.2022
QVCS JamJar Investments
Can you get a mortgage as a new small business owner?
Launching your business is an exciting time full of possibilities. You can be your own boss, you can set your own hours, you can be in control of your life. There are so many incredible benefits that come with running your own business and once you’re up and running it can feel like all of your dreams are in reach!
Tools by " Daniel Groves
12.02.2022
Can you get a mortgage as a new small business owner?
A new app helps children to prepare for surgery, European SMEs get a boost, and GoCardless turns unicorn in this week’s MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
Decoding by " Maddyness UK
11.02.2022
Maddymoney startup investment-news
Meet OurPeople, the communication platform helping you to help your team navigate the new normal
As part of our quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ross McCaw, CEO and cofounder of OurPeople, about short, targeted internal communications and maintaining team engagement in the hybrid environment.
Portfolio by " Ross McCaw
10.02.2022
UK government to introduce strict measures to protect children from accessing online pornography
All websites that display pornography will be legally required to verify the age of those accessing their content under a new provision of the Online Safety Bill.
News by " Maddyness UK
10.02.2022
UK government to introduce strict measures to protect children from accessing online pornography
Three reasons why startups fail to grow
Having run my own startup and worked with over 100 different startups in a variety of capacities from founding team to consultant, I’ve identified 3 major reasons why startups fail to grow.
Opinion by " Tristan Gillen
10.02.2022
3 Reasons why startups fail to grow
Why women must shape the products of the future for an inclusive and fairer society
Less than 8% of C-Levels in Product Teams are occupied by women. To change this, the startup 50inTech is launching “Wannabe a CPO” a virtual Bootcamp on the 16-18 of February to help women in product level up to reach the top. Caroline Ramade, founder of 50inTech and member of the UN Women French Committee, believes that women must equally co-shape the products of the future.
News by " Caroline Ramade
09.02.2022
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