In 2020, Stanford Medicine postulated the Rise of the Data-Driven Physicians in a global health trend report. Indeed, they are on the rise and we, authors of this article and medical doctors ourselves, can confirm this first-hand in our collaborations with various physicians. The new reality for doctors very much differs from that of the traditional monolithic role associated with the title, and in these new diverse positions, we are transforming healthcare innovation.
21.10.2021
Responsible investing has swept across the investment industry over the last decade and we have seen a rise in funds looking to drive more than just financial returns - whether that be across reducing carbon emissions, increasing diversity amongst business owners, or investing in more sustainable business models.
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Jordan Fletcher
21.10.2021
We are currently experiencing a small business boom in the UK. The number of new small businesses registered in the third quarter of 2020 rose 30% compared with 2019 – the largest increase since 2012. On top of that, driven by the pandemic, e-commerce revenues across Europe jumped by 30% to a record $465B in 2021, a number which is expected to reach almost $570B by the end of 2025.
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Asher Ismail
20.10.2021
As the world transitions to green energy and renewables, businesses must now look at their hiring strategies to attract the green talent needed to drive the agenda on the road to net-zero. Workforce priorities are shifting and to remain an option for green talent, promises to commit simply can’t be empty.
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Andrew Conway
20.10.2021
A fundraising event for female founders across the UK will take place in November. Playfair Capital, Tech Nation and Google for Startups will launch their Female Founders Office Hours initiative, bringing together 300 female founders ready to make connections and fundraise.
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Abby Wallace
19.10.2021
One of the biggest mistakes you can make is chasing money you don’t need. In a recent Teaching Startup (#71), I answered a question from an entrepreneur about whether to fortify his bootstrap approach with crowdfunding or angel investment, or go right into a venture capital raise.
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Joe Procopio
19.10.2021
Starting a company with somebody else isn’t easy. It requires an open mind, compromise, communication and patience in spades - especially when you’ve only just met.
19.10.2021
Paint is one of the most common forms of ocean microplastic and poses an “overlooked” threat to marine life, according to research published in Science of the Total Environment. The analysis was based on surveys taken across the North Atlantic.
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Katie Chan
18.10.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about the UK's continued lorry driver shortage, and why how other delivery sectors are coming up with new solutions.
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Maddyness UK
18.10.2021
To figure out what to do about ESG, start with the regulations that you have to report on – and then work out what’s material to your business or your portfolio. Not the other way round.
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Marc Lepere
18.10.2021
A digital wealth management platform is providing access to global investment funds through a mobile app targeted at black and minority ethnic communities. The app will open up access to wealth creation opportunities within communities which are overlooked in most wealth management platforms.
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Abby Wallace
18.10.2021
The last year has shown us that synthesised videos are becoming a new media reality. The alternative Christmas speech by Queen Elizabeth and deepfake Tom Cruise TikTok videos generated by artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are vivid examples that such technology has the potential for viral proliferation.
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Anna Bulakh
15.10.2021
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
15.10.2021
Until recently, it was hard to imagine PayPal adopting cryptocurrencies. In addition to multiple reports of a crackdown against digital asset users, Bill Harris, the former CEO of the financial giant, called Bitcoin "the greatest scam in history."
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Arina Kulackovska
14.10.2021
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