As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to sisters Honor & Cat Black, founders of Maiden about wearing cricket clothing made for men, working with young ambassadors and encouraging and supporting more girls into sport.
16.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony about the evolution of packaging, anti-plastic campaigns and making an important difference.
15.05.2024
In the entrepreneurial world, where the allure of being your own boss is celebrated, there's a harsh reality often left untold. And that is the immense pressure to wear all the hats, the seductive trap of believing you can do it all, and the inevitable moment when you find out you can’t and it all comes crashing down. This is not a sign of failure, but of a pivotal lesson that all entrepreneurs go through to help them learn the art of delegation.
15.05.2024
For the UN, the 2020-2030 decade is the decade of ecosystem restoration. To achieve this goal, we need to appreciate the extreme complexity and gigantic diversity of the planet's ecosystems. Forests, the main carbon sink alongside the ocean, are the best example: tropical, temperate, coniferous, humid, dry, mangrove, boreal... Affected by massive deforestation, these areas are on the front line of the climate emergency.
15.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Josh White, co-founder and Global Brand Director of Cano Water about the war on single-use plastic, celebrity endorsement and overcoming the difficulty of combining sustainability and convenience.
14.05.2024
Welcome to the era where your office can range from a beach in Bali (yes, I've been there for almost a year!) to your grandma's attic (and yes, I've seen that happen, too). I'm part of a remote-first company, a concept that often raises eyebrows since it's a venture capital firm.
14.05.2024
Traditionally, your salary was the barometer by which success was measured, whether you worked on a factory floor or dictated orders from a swanky corner office.
14.05.2024
Ever wondered why the most promising teams falter or the brightest leaders fail to shine? Often, the culprit is the quality of our workplace relationships.
13.05.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Triin Linamagi, Founding Partner of Sie Ventures
13.05.2024
As you begin to work on growing your brand online, one decision every business leader must battle with is whether to outsource their marketing efforts to an agency, or continue to create campaign in house.
11.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
10.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to David Joerring, CEO and cofounder of HealthKey about the current healthcare crisis, Founders Factory and the importance of staying calm in the chaos associated with a startup journey
09.05.2024
As an investor, backing Helen Chen and her venture, Nomad Homes, wasn't just a decision based on potential financial returns; it was a strategic choice driven by a combination of admiration for her diversity, awe for her courage, and recognition of the transformative power her innovation holds for the real estate industry.
08.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus macDaeid, cofounders of Definely about streamlining access to legal documents with a suite of productivity tools.
08.05.2024