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Meet AstroAgency, market leader in space-focused communications and intelligence
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Daria Filichkina, COO at AstroAgency about creating a full service agency for the space sector, winning the Sir Arthur Clarke Award and the critical importance of developing self-awareness.
Portfolio by " Daria Filichkina
27.11.2023
5 simple tips to help build a resilient team in turbulent times
Teams face numerous challenges that can disrupt their performance. Whether it's economic instability, global crises, or organisational changes, the ability to adapt and stay resilient is crucial for a team's success.
Tools by " Alison Grieve & Jenni Miller
27.11.2023
5 simple tips to help build a resilient team in turbulent times
Meet Patch, your new neighbourhood space for work, community, and events
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Freddie Fforde, Founder and CEO of Patch about creating opportunities for "work near home", increasing employee engagement with social impact and creating an inclusive work-life balance.
Portfolio by " Freddie Fforde
25.11.2023
Meet Patch, your new neighbourhood space for work, community, and events
Circular economy, sustainable homeware and mental health support in this week's MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " Maddyness UK
24.11.2023
What does California’s decision on diversity data mean for Europe?
A few weeks ago, Californian took a big step. In a move designed to boost the diversity of the notoriously homogenous world of venture-backed startups, the State’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, passed a law that means VCs in the state must report on the diversity of their portfolio companies.
Opinion by " Eleanor Kaye
23.11.2023
What does California’s decision on diversity data mean for Europe?
Ditto, the talent sharing marketplace
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 Dave Owen, cofounder of ditto.
Portfolio by " Dave Owen
23.11.2023
Securing your startup's future: How a financial fraud prevention strategy can help
Regardless of the niche, all startups share one common goal - to succeed in today’s digitally driven world. They’re striving to reach their target audience and build brand recognition, which I suppose holds true for you as well.
Tools by " George Mathew
22.11.2023
Securing your startup's future: How a financial fraud prevention strategy can help
Meet Ctrl Alt, the expert solutions provider for alternative assets
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Matt Ong, CEO & cofounder of Ctrl Alt about the barriers to entry in the alternative assets market, creating flexible products and the importance of keeping things moving.
Portfolio by " Matt Ong
22.11.2023
Meet Ctrl Alt, the expert solutions provider for alternative assets
Meet Accessercise, the first fitness app for people with impairments
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Sam Brearey, Founder and CEO of Accessercise about making exercise accessible to all, the importance of partnerships and being a finalist across 3 categories with Empact Ventures.
Portfolio by " Sam Brearey
21.11.2023
Meet Accessercise, the first fitness app for people with impairments
Meet Creature Comforts, the startup that wants to transform veterinary care
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Daniel Attia and Russell Welsh, founders of Creature Comforts. The UK pet tech startup has raised £7M in seed funds to solve legacy problems in the veterinary industry, which is hampered by a lack of continuity of service, glitchy tech, inconsistent pricing, and operational inefficiencies, while vets struggle with unsustainable caseloads and chronic stress.
Portfolio by " Daniel Attia & Russell Welsh
21.11.2023
Meet Creature Comforts, the startup that wants to transform veterinary care
How to create a 5-year plan you'll actually stick to
Do you love what you do? Have you ever thought about doing something else entirely? When making a five-year plan, it’s essential to conduct a career audit to identify what is working in your career and what isn’t, and sometimes that includes accepting that you’re not on the right path and need to adjust things in order to get the job you really want.
Tools by " Aoibhinn Mc Bride
21.11.2023
Morale matters: why Chief Happiness Officers are the newest trend in C-suite hires
Pay Transparency – Understanding the benefits and steps to take
There is a global trend and desire for more transparency in all dimensions of business. Pay is just one of them. Technology platforms have democratised and shed spotlights on aspects of jobs that might previously have been kept secret. Additionally, the expectation of particularly GenZ talent, is to work for companies who are open, authentic, and more egalitarian.
Opinion by " Dr Helmut Schuster & Dr David Oxley
20.11.2023
Pay Transparency – Understanding the benefits and steps to take
Revolutionising women's healthcare with innovation and investment, a profile of Goddess Gaia Ventures
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Priya Oberoi, Founding General Partner at Goddess Gaia Ventures.
Portfolio by " Priya Oberoi
20.11.2023
Revolutionising women's healthcare with innovation and investment, a profile of Goddess Gaia Ventures
SUPERLOAF, positive nutrition, food as medicine and tackling UPFs
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Melissa Sharp, founder of SUPERLOAF about Ultra-Processed Food, innovating alternative nutrition solutions and why bread is just the beginning.
Portfolio by " Melissa Sharp
18.11.2023
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