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ARTICLES BY “David Johnson”
Could gamification make better citizens of us all?
Maddyness interviewed Seun Oshinaike about taking on the obesity epidemic in the most enjoyable way possible. Born out of the Borough of Barking and Dagenham, his program Street Tag is rapidly accumulating users all around the UK.
Portfolio by " Seun Oshinaike
29.10.2020
A golden age of entrepreneurship as combined value of tech companies soars to €618B
Europe’s tech sector is worth four times what it was five years ago as the leading generation of companies and founders give back to the next wave of ambitious tech firms – signalling the start of a golden age of European tech entrepreneurship.
Decoding by " Maddyness
29.10.2020
‘Just bury it under the seabed and pretend it never happened.’ Can we save the world?
Every week, Maddyness looks at the good, the bad and the ugly in climate change news. Today, we look at the booming ‘carbon removal’ industry and tree-led innovation in Uzbekistan, New Zealand and Rwanda.
Decoding by " Florence Wildblood
28.10.2020
Adadot: skills-based hiring for any marketing project
Today, the ability to access a geographically diverse talent pool has facilitated a skills-based hiring movement. Organisations are now focusing on assembling the teams with candidates who possess the skills and capabilities needed for each project.
Tools by " Lidia Vijga
28.10.2020
How COVID-19 changed executive coaching; a new rhythm in a post-coronavirus world
Executive coach and business leader Daniel Beutler looks at how the rhythm of coaching has changed over the pandemic and helped to build closer relationships.
News by " Daniel Beutler
28.10.2020
VC needs a Renaissance that puts diversity at the centre of the new world
The companies that venture capital has catalysed define our present: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and Facebook. Companies like them will define our future. Yet, the industry that supports them is stuck in the Middle Ages.
News by " Lisa Shu
27.10.2020
Medicine and mobility: a Q&A with Dr Sai Lakshmi
Maddyness spoke to the founder of Echo Pharmacy and Caura about his crusade against parking tickets, innovating in traditional industries, and the future of getting around.
Tools by " Dr Sai Lakshmi
27.10.2020
How to know you have a successful product before you build it
Let’s clear up a big misconception about visionaries and their killer product ideas. Entrepreneurs and CEOs have vision, sure, but it’s not the kind of vision that sees into the future and gets an exclusive sneak preview of the next big thing. Those ideas need validation.
Tools by " Joe Procopio
27.10.2020
Blockchain and the future of venture capital
The venture capital industry’s model has remained the same despite an influx of assets. Could digital currency signify a way around extensive funding rounds, forced exits and unrepaid expert help?
Portfolio by " Kevin Monserrat
26.10.2020
What you need to know about free school meals
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we look at the government's decision not to extend free school meals over October half-term and Christmas.
News by " Maddyness
26.10.2020
Investing in tech while fostering company culture with AlbionVC
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 hear from Ed Lascelles, Partner and Head of Technology Investments at AlbionVC.
Portfolio by " Ed Lascelles
26.10.2020
Ed Lascelles Albion VC
£62 to turn a pipe dream into a VC-backable business
Founders Factory has launched its very first educational course for wannabe startup entrepreneurs, in partnership with FutureLearn. The programme aims to train the business leaders of tomorrow in building for the ‘new normal’.
Tools by " Florence Wildblood
26.10.2020
Advanced tech can’t address needs of remote learning
The shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the weaknesses of edtech and how many students' needs are not being met by remote learning, according to experts.
Decoding by " Sara Trett
26.10.2020
Crowdfunding now: bespoke vitamins, responsible journalism & a charitable browser plug-in
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
24.10.2020
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