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From finance hub to fintech oasis: Why fintechs are flocking to the UK
Mixing disruptive finance startups and centuries-old financial institutions, the UK has demonstrated it has fertile ground for fintech innovation
Decoding by " Maddyness, with the British Embassy in Paris
14.03.2024
From finance hub to fintech oasis: Why fintechs are flocking to the UK
ChangeNOW summit to spotlight solutions for saving the planet
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.
News by " Kirstie Pickering
14.03.2024
ChangeNOW summit to spotlight solutions for saving the planet
Take the creativity out of carbon accountancy with Emitwise
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.
Portfolio by " Mauro Cozzi
14.03.2024
Take the creativity out of carbon accountancy with Emitwise
How AI startups can work with creators in an ethical way
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.
Opinion by " Mike Albertshauser
13.03.2024
How AI startups can work with creators in an ethical way
Investing in the ideas of the North: Innovation has no geographical boundaries
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.
Opinion by " Frances Spooner
13.03.2024
Investing in the ideas of the North: Innovation has no Geographical Boundaries
Half of job seekers have experienced negative bias when applying for roles
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.
News by " Amanda Kavanagh
12.03.2024
Morale matters: why Chief Happiness Officers are the newest trend in C-suite hires
DE&I is in danger of becoming irreversibly politicised
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?
Opinion by " Aniela Unguresan
12.03.2024
DE&I is in danger of becoming irreversibly politicised
Powering the growth of software companies, a profile of Prefcap
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.
Portfolio by " Jesse Heaseman
11.03.2024
Powering the growth of software companies, a profile of Prefcap
3 months of content in 3 days, meet Clue Hunter
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.
Portfolio by " Inge Hunter
09.03.2024
3 months of content in 3 days, meet Clue Hunter
Breaking barriers in tech - Oana Jinga's journey in robotics
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.
Opinion by " Oana Jinga
08.03.2024
Breaking barriers in tech - Oana Jinga's journey in robotics
Biochemicals, back pain and Bitpanda's new fund with LeadBlock 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.
News by " Maddyness UK
08.03.2024
Building a business that endures - founders and investors share what it takes to play the long game in 2024
The importance of enduring company building has become more pronounced than ever before. Founders are hitting the reset button, going back to the first principles, and building companies that are lean, mean, and ready to conquer from day one.
Decoding by " Sarah Nöckel
07.03.2024
Building a business that endures - founders and investors share what it takes to play the long game in 2024
To get PR right, listen to journalists venting on X/Twitter
JJ Jegorova & Mauro Battellini, Co-founders of Black Unicorn PR, looked at hundreds of journalists’ pet peeves on X/Twitter to understand the regular mistakes still being made by too many PRs.
Opinion by " JJ Jegorova & Mauro Battellini
07.03.2024
To get PR right, listen to journalists venting on X/Twitter
Irrational excess: why it’s sensible to do the illogical in brand building
In 2021, with the pandemic raging, the troubled delivery app market received a huge shot in the arm. Volume soared, and while profits didn’t, a wave of acquisitions hit the industry. Google acquired Postmates for $2.65B, while Just Eat Takeaway snapped up Grubhub for $7.3B. Today, again, most delivery apps are in trouble, and many are on the verge of going bankrupt. But for that brief moment, these companies rode a wave to a fantastic valuation.
Tools by " Jonathan Trimble
06.03.2024
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