One of the biggest misconceptions about this is that since you’re already in the IT industry, innovation and change are second nature. This is both true and false.
26.04.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
26.04.2024
The startup world has largely bought into the idea that in order to be successful, teams need to work long hours, be constantly productive, and be "always on". This mindset can lead to digital overwhelm and burnout among team members, ultimately hindering rather than enhancing performance.
25.04.2024
Big tech is selling your private information to finance their extraordinarily expensive servers and train their AI. Simon Bain, AI expert and CEO at OmniIndex, believes that technology companies aren’t in fact looking to replace people like is often reported, but are instead looking to exploit us and the AI hype to harvest more private data on us than ever and sell it to the highest bidder.
25.04.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Mathieu Bayou, CEO & cofounder of NovaSquare about empowering creators to engage with their audience, human-to-AI interaction and the importance of listening.
25.04.2024
The UK continues to be the ideal place to start a new business. If your new enterprise needs startup funding, the UK has many finance opportunities you can take advantage of.
24.04.2024
The world of hospitality rarely stays still. Fuelled by shifts in customer demand and an ever-evolving world of technology, the business models for hotels, bars, restaurants, and cafes are constantly moving to keep up with the times. But how does this affect the customer experience?
24.04.2024
Consumer attitudes towards sustainability are changing. According to a 2022 survey, two-thirds of people in the UK now consider the environmental impact of what they buy. Nine in every ten believe it’s important for companies to ‘do social good’ and have a reputation for doing so, making ethical practices a key ingredient for business success.
24.04.2024
“Why should we hire you?” can be a make-or-break moment in a job interview. This is your opportunity to reiterate your unique value position, and to hammer home the message that you’re the perfect fit for this role.
23.04.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jo Goodall and Jas Schembri-Stothart, cofounders of luna about teenhood, the importance of anonymity and combatting misinformation on social media.
23.04.2024
Acknowledging the gender funding gap and addressing it are two different things. In recent years, there has been acknowledgement and some attempts to close the gap. However, the playing field is far from being levelled for aspiring female entrepreneurs.
22.04.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to David Grimm, Partner at AlbionVC and UCL Technology Fund.
22.04.2024
In the dynamic landscape of e-commerce, customer engagement stands as a pivotal factor in driving success. With the advent of AI technology, particularly chatbots, businesses are witnessing a transformation in how they interact with customers.
20.04.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
19.04.2024