Deep tech describes technological innovations at the cutting-edge of science and engineering. These early-stage businesses often have the underlying potential to overcome major industry challenges, and even flip an entire space on its head if successful.
29.05.2024
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Abhimanyu Dasgupta, co-founder of Unravel
29.05.2024
While there’s no disputing AI’s impact on the job market, the human versus computer narrative surrounding AI entirely replacing humans feels slightly premature.
28.05.2024
We spoke to Dr Michael Chen, Co-founder and CEO at Nuclera about being selected to join Tech Nation’s Future Fifty programme, founder life and plans for the future.
28.05.2024
Job hunting can feel like navigating a maze – and is often a full-time job itself. With many organisations conducting yet more rounds of layoffs, more people are seeking their next opportunity.
27.05.2024
Positive relationships are at the core of any successful company. However, unlike business-to-consumer (B2C) interactions, business-to-business (B2B) customer relationships can have far more depth and impact because they are truly partnerships. And when these relationships are successful, the benefits flow outward and improve the reputation and standing of the entire company.
25.05.2024
We have many problems in the sustainability industry. I remember the days when finding data was like going on a scavenger hunt that often resulted in nothing. We used search engines to look for specific data and statistics, but the ESG specific terminology that can be used by different industries and in different contexts, usually resulted in irrelevant search results.
24.05.2024
It’s become a sexy term, and will always play an important role in the startup ecosystem. Angel investing continues to be a rewarding journey - and to be told ‘you’re such an angel’, has a very specific meaning for me. I will unpack my thesis and approach for any cheque I write. This culminates in founders who balance depth of innovation, degree of impact, and their direct experiences from intersectionality. These 3 ‘i’s make them investible “intersectional incredibles”, and is why I’m launching iiF by i³ investing.
24.05.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
24.05.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Emily Kucharski, Founder and CEO and Adam Kucharski, cofounder and CTO of Wish I'd Known about contradictory advice around parenting, creating the next generation of online communities and a new proposition for founders.
23.05.2024
Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to George Robinson, cofounder of Gladys.
22.05.2024
In the earlier history of the internet, social media and eCommerce were two distinct entities. Now, with tech giants like Meta showing a rapidly expanding influence on the global eCommerce market, the two categories are becoming more closely entwined every year.
22.05.2024
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will play an integral role in limiting the worst effects of climate change, and will be pivotal in helping businesses and governments in realising their net zero goals.
21.05.2024
We spoke to Rachel Carrell, Founder and CEO of Koru Kids about being selected to join Tech Nation’s Future Fifty programme, founder life and plans for the future.
21.05.2024