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.
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.
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.
25.08.2020
Why are some of the simplest products successful while more complex products never find traction?
It’s actually kinda easy to build products your customers will love, you just have to let your customers build your products for you. Simple enough, right?
25.08.2020
Caper, an interactive adventure games app for families with kids aged 4-9 has seen huge traction during the lockdown period as families have spent increasing time together and sought new activities to keep little ones busy. The UK-based startup has announced a £300K seed investment round led by LEGO Ventures with participation from Founders Factory.
24.08.2020
Christopher Lowe, Founder and CEO of NOTWICS has been speaking to his community of startups and investors to gauge the current investor climate, working practices, valuation and the wider impact on the industry as we continue in COVID-19 lockdown.
24.08.2020
Fund manager Schroders will formally integrate flexible working into its ongoing policy. Reports suggest the company is the first major London-based financial services firm to do so. Schroders, which has £526B in assets under management, said its London HQ remained open throughout lockdown, although more than 99% of its workforce worked remotely during this period.
24.08.2020
Maddyness spoke to Anthony Rose from SeedLegals about what it takes to be a good entrepreneur and founder. Rose created SeedLegals, a company that allows Startups of all stages to get the best practical and legal advice on their personal journeys to success. Here Rose talks problem-solving, looking at COVID-19 as an opportunity, the difference between UK and USA ecosystems, the importance of PR and marketing and why global business is the way forward.
21.08.2020
Offr, the prop-tech platform digitising the buying, selling and leasing process for real estate agents and buyers, today announced it has raised £2.7M (€3M) in seed funding led by Barclays. Existing investors Delta Partners on behalf of Bank of Ireland, AIB, Enterprise Ireland, The European Investment Fund and Frontline Ventures also participated in the round.
20.08.2020
Whether you are lucky enough to have gone on holidays somewhere overlooking a lagoon or are still stuck at work, we hope our selection of refreshing drinks will accompany your days at the pool or on the beach, or at least help you escape a little bit.
20.08.2020
Dr Owain Rhys Hughes is CEO and founder of Cinapsis: a healthtech company that's transforming patient referrals and tackling NHS waiting times by giving primary care clinicians immediate access to specialist advice. Dr Hughes is a surgeon by training and shared his journey with Maddyness.
19.08.2020
For years we’ve been eating lunch at our desks - munching our way through meetings or replying to messages and emails over a sandwich. Before most of the public were forced into remote working, 42% were taking lunch breaks in front of their screens.
19.08.2020
Starting a business is no easy venture and in all cases requires some tried and tested advice. These books are popular with budding entrepreneurs as they inspire, educate and encourage readers to follow their business goals and advise them on how to do it successfully. Discover our selection of some of the most inspirational books to create your startup.
18.08.2020
Why do some subscription-based products and services take off while others struggle and fail? The move from standard pricing to a subscription model is tempting for any business. Your customers sign up, put in their credit card, and you get paid every month. Who wouldn’t want to do that?
18.08.2020