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Six skills that make medical doctors indispensable for startups
A growing number of startups are tackling complex healthcare challenges. To be successful, they need insiders like medical doctors in their teams. At the same time, more and more physicians are looking for rewarding alternative careers outside the hospital.
Opinion by " Sven Jungmann & Anne Latz
07.01.2021
46 of the best business ideas that you can start in 2021
Are you looking for a way to gain more independence and earn extra money in 2021? Or maybe you’re just looking to start something new during the pandemic after realising that remote workers tend to be more content with their work-life balance?
Opinion by " Adam Enfroy
06.01.2021
New career path in 2021 for entrepreneurs
The era of the ethical meat startup is upon us
It’s becoming more common to see startups espousing the benefits of regenerative agriculture to meat-lovers with morals. One company, The Ethical Butcher, recently suggested we ditch Veganuary and take up ‘Regenuary’ instead. But can animal agriculture ever be ethical?
Decoding by " Florence Wildblood
06.01.2021
How to lead with empathy: 7 tips from Bumble's Chief Operating Officer
Jessica Li spoke with Sarah Jones Simmer, Chief Operating Officer at Bumble. Sarah was formerly Chief of Staff at Bumble, VP and Head of Business Development and Partnerships at PHLUR, and director at Global Philanthropy Group. Sarah shared her advice for collaboration, leadership, and organisation.
Tools by " Jessica Li
06.01.2021
How startups reach new levels of growth
The tricky thing about startup success is it doesn’t happen in a straight line. Look at Amazon, look at Etsy — hell — look at Apple, and compare what those companies are today with what they were at their startup stage. You probably wouldn’t have put much faith into those early companies.
Tools by " Joe Procopio
05.01.2021
NearSt raises £2M to drive retail footfall boosting technology
Google-backed, NearSt, a British retail technology business driving more people onto the high street has raised £2M in seed funding from one of the world’s largest privately-owned international property companies to fuel footfall into bricks and mortar stores at a critical time for physical retailers.
News by " Maddyness
05.01.2021
Big Tech could use its cloud computing dominance to influence Big Oil
Google has agreed a Saudi Arabian cloud services deal with a division of state-run oil producer Aramco, risking a staff backlash over potential fossil fuel links and accusations of human rights abuses, Bloomberg has reported.
Portfolio by " Fred Fullerton
04.01.2021
Employers look for jobseekers with leadership skills for 2021
Leadership skills including Coaching, Onboarding and Decision Making top the list of most sought-after skills employers are looking for in new recruits, according to job search engine Adzuna.
News by " Maddyness
04.01.2021
University spin-outs and the best of UK R&D, a profile of Parkwalk Advisors
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 Moray Wright, cofounder and CEO of Parkwalk Advisors.
Portfolio by " Moray Wright
04.01.2021
Octopus Energy, Graphcore and Altitude Angel start the year riding high
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a first recap of investments for 2021.
News by " Maddyness
01.01.2021
Hammock founder and CEO Manoj Varsani to receive MBE for services to charity
A tech entrepreneur who founded a service to connect charities, the NHS and schools with the UK’s available stock of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Years honours list for services to charity.
News by " Maddyness
31.12.2020
Ideas are easy, execution is everything
If you google "Quotes on Execution", you will get approximately 61 million results. Is it because a lot of people are sharing their amazing execution results with the world - or is it because we find it so hard to make an idea a reality? My smart money is on the latter.
Opinion by " Magdalena Bibik
31.12.2020
High tech jobs recovery gathers pace as 1 in 10 advertised roles is now in booming digital tech sector
The UK tech sector has bounced back from the coronavirus effect with job vacancies in the industry climbing 50% since the low point in July. According to new data compiled for Tech Nation and the Government’s Digital Economy Council, 10% of all UK job vacancies are now in tech, demonstrating the strength and resilience of the digital economy.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
31.12.2020
CraftStrom announces Solar & Battery Kickstarter campaign
CraftStrom proudly announces the next generation solar and home battery tech. The international team of engineers and energy professionals took 3 years to perfect the newest solution for anyone wanting to invest in renewable energy.
Decoding by " Maddyness
30.12.2020
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