Why do a lot of two-sided marketplaces suck? The answer is simple but the fix is not. Most two-sided marketplace platforms aren’t two-sided at all, they’re just glorified vendor directories. That’s a model that’s easy to stand up, and vendors are quick to join for the free advertising.
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Joe Procopio
08.09.2020
This month sees the latest NOTWICS Connecting People showcase with 8 of the best startups from a variety of verticals presenting their business via video so you can experience them at your own convenience wherever you are.
08.09.2020
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 Emma Barrat, Partner at Prefcap.
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Emma Barrat
07.09.2020
A new report by London & Partners and Dealroom highlights London as top European city for Edtech as coronavirus accelerates online learning and development with London’s Edtech ecosystem having an estimated value of $3.4B. Best in Class: Global Trends in Edtech from a London Perspective explores Edtech VC-led investment trends since 2014, comparing countries and cities in terms of deal value and deal count, and considers the impact of coronavirus on the accelerated adoption of Edtech and the growth of the sector.
07.09.2020
Amazon will enter the digital health sector with a wellness device called Halo, a smart wristband that uses artificial intelligence to track a variety of personal health measurements such as sleep activity, physical exercise and mood. Additionally, the wristband is capable of monitoring body fat percentage through 3D scans, as well as the emotional state of its owner through voice-tone detection technology.
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Katie Chan
07.09.2020
Visionable is the first video collaboration platform designed for healthcare team’s adept at handling the differing advanced clinical needs of the healthcare profession. Visionable was founded by Alan Lowe and Lord Victor Adebowale, CBE in 2015.
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Cleo McGee
07.09.2020
Ever at the forefront of financial services, the UK has become a cryptocurrency hotspot over the past few years. How will UK companies impact the crypto ecosystem? Will the country become the silicon valley for cryptocurrency?
03.09.2020
In The Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso was bullied. He sought Karate training not to win but to defend himself. In business, I have been bullied. You have been bullied. Train to fight, so you won’t have to.
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Caroline Franczia
03.09.2020
The newly created Coalition of Action on Food Waste will be joined by Kellogg's, Nestle, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and French cheese maker Bel Group, among others. Set up by the Consumer Goods Forum, the initiative features 14 retailers and food majors, all of which have committed to halving food waste within their operations by 2030 and adhering to United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger) which encompasses global food waste.
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Nick Jardine
31.08.2020
Every era is defined by innovations that transform our lives. Ground-breaking leaps forward are lauded, only to have their crown snatched away by a better, smarter version in the following years. Since the turn of the millennium, unfathomable levels of investment have poured into companies pushing boundaries in every field.
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Dr Alex Young
31.08.2020
BEYOUROWN is a digital media and news company dedicated to inspiring women in business. Maddyness spoke with Samanah Duran, Founder of BEYOUROWN to understand how the company is coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the future holds.
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Samanah Duran
27.08.2020
Blockchain technology is gathering momentum as one of the next transformative technologies. Its transparency and ability to decentralise control makes it the perfect tool for driving forward sustainable development across a number of sectors.
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Simon Lovick
27.08.2020
One Eyed Willy wasn’t blind, but with the help of the Goonies and Caroline Franczia, we are going to look at some practices that might look like a good idea for a startup, but in reality, could be a disastrous booby trap.
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Caroline Franczia
27.08.2020
COVID-19 has indeed upset the apple cart and navigating this highly stressful and uncertain situation is one that we all need help with. Just this week the Office of National Statistics have revealed that twice as many adults in Britain are reporting symptoms of depression compared with this time last year. Maddyness spoke with Amber Coster from Balpro to get some top tips and tricks to both being a good leader and how to deal with anxiety.
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Cleo McGee
25.08.2020
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