Did you know that girls often outperform boys in digital literacy in school, but only half as many women as men are graduating in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields in the EU? It might sound a bit bonkers, but it’s true. The question is: Why?
04.07.2024
In 2023, Ali Baba, one of Nigeria’s veteran comedians, nearly broke the internet when he shared that popular Nigerian skit-maker, Mark Angel earned over $300,000 monthly from his YouTube videos. The 32-year-old creator, became an internet sensation in 2016 when skits of antics with his little cousin Emmanuella started going viral.
03.07.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Slava Kremerman, cofounder and CEO of Zen Educate about harnessing technology to solve the workforce challenges faced by schools, recent investment and the desire to win.
03.07.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Julian Lübke & Philipp Hoffmann, cofounders of deeploi about revolutionising suboptimal IT setups with "IT-as-a-Service", learning from fundraising and letting founders focus on their actual jobs.
03.07.2024
Generative AI is now as accessible to the general public as it is to businesses. However, to master its use in professional communication requires the understanding of its nuances.
02.07.2024
From the 23rd to the 27th September, the French capital will host Paris SaaS Week, an initiative dedicated to the SaaS ecosystem and inspired by the format of Fashion Week. The B2B Rocks event is one of the highlights of the week not to be missed.
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02.07.2024
LGBTQ+ parents often face specific challenges in the workplace including discrimination, legal and social issues, mental health problems and lack of opportunities for career advancement.
02.07.2024
In a business world urgently focused on sustainability, organisations are discovering the limits of their ability to create meaningful progress alone. More than ever, senior leaders need to develop the vision, will, and skill to create radical collaborations – they need to start joining forces with their competitors.
02.07.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Ricardo Jacinto, Managing Partner at Shilling.
01.07.2024
For decades, a desire to climb the ‘corporate ladder’ has driven employees to work hard and fight for promotion. But it seems this tradition is being replaced. Driven by Gen Zs and Millennials, organisations are finding that some junior employees are actively deprioritising their career growth for a more desirable work/life balance and even ‘descending the corporate ladder’.
01.07.2024
As any founder will tell you, understanding the stage your business is at is crucial, as it plays a fundamental part in guiding strategic decisions and resource allocation. And one of the most challenging aspects is determining when your company transitions from still being a startup to becoming a fully-established business.
29.06.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
28.06.2024
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions have revolutionised how businesses communicate, offering a host of features that traditional phone systems can’t match. Implementing VoIP can significantly enhance your business operations, improve customer interactions, and drive growth.
28.06.2024
The award-winning 2014 Pride in London #FreedomTo campaign was London Pride’s first-ever advertising campaign. The campaign prompted people to share their #FreedomTo messages on social media, with entries displayed on out-of-home screens across London, as well as on the side of buses as part of the London Pride event.
28.06.2024