There’s an overwhelming amount of research that consistently proves female leaders are exceptional leaders: companies led by women not only regularly outperform the market average but also exhibit remarkable metrics, including a 20% surge in stock price momentum, a 6% uptick in profitability, and 8% larger stock returns.
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Sam Rowlands
15.03.2024
While gender diversity is a fundamental issue in the startup ecosystem, VCs are also at the forefront of promoting parity. Women are currently under-represented in the world's leading funds, but they can significantly contribute to organisations that implement adequate policy at every stage of the company.
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Emilie Benayad
15.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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15.03.2024
Mixing disruptive finance startups and centuries-old financial institutions, the UK has demonstrated it has fertile ground for fintech innovation
14.03.2024
The three-day summit in Paris will take place later this month and welcome over 35,000 attendees who hope to create positive change as the world battles a climate crisis.
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Kirstie Pickering
14.03.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Mauro Cozzi, CEO and Co-founder of Emitwise about carbon accountancy, addressing scope 3 emissions and the journey to net zero.
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Mauro Cozzi
14.03.2024
Whether it's the risk of deepfakes spreading disinformation online or concerns over weakening copyright protection, AI is generating anxiety over its role in the creator economy.
13.03.2024
The UK punches above its weight when it comes to innovation and pioneering technologies in Europe. Yet, there is a stark contrast between the split of private investment in London and other regions of the UK - the North of England is £6B underfunded compared to the capital. Limited venture capital (VC) activity and a relative lack of a startup ecosystem and expertise is hindering the potential for growth in the regions and underscores the pressing need for a more robust investment framework and a concerted effort to break investment barriers.
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Frances Spooner
13.03.2024
Despite all the talk and focus of companies on DE&I, a new survey reveals that half (50.73%) of job seekers have encountered negative bias during the application process.
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Amanda Kavanagh
12.03.2024
International Women’s Day prompts leaders to champion women in the workplace and exhibit their plans to advance female empowerment and equity in their companies. But, how can leaders demonstrate more than just compliance when advocating for gender equity in the workplace?
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Aniela Unguresan
12.03.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Jesse Heasman, investor at Prefcap.
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Jesse Heaseman
11.03.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Inge Hunter, founder of Clue Content about moving from advice to action in digital marketing and keeping ahead of the rate of change in technology by developing in-house AI.
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Inge Hunter
09.03.2024
My journey in the fast-paced world of technology and robotics has been eventful. As co-founder and Chief Commercial & Product Officer of Dexory, I’m often asked about the twists and turns that led me to where I am today. So, allow me to take you through the chapters of my story.
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Oana Jinga
08.03.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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Maddyness UK
08.03.2024
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