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.
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Andy Aitken
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.
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Amanda Kavanagh
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.
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David Grimm
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.
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Kelly Mason
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.
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Maddyness UK
19.04.2024
A recent report from the CIPD revealed that for almost a third of organisations (32%), neuroinclusion is not a focus, with small businesses being the least likely to do so.
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Leanne Maskell
17.04.2024
Gone are the days when doing good through a startup meant sacrificing commercial performance. Founders with impact at their core are appealing to new customers, attracting top talent and seeing improved performance. What the founders in this piece have in common is a connection to the ImpactVC community, made up of over 700 firms collectively managing more than £50B of assets.
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Hayley Hand
17.04.2024
Being a leader is rarely a breeze. There are times when it is easy, clearly, and others when the pressure is on to earn your corn. In moments like that, it is surprising that many do not simply throw the towel in and find a beach to lie on with a cocktail and a good book (preferably mine).
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Steve Hearsum
16.04.2024
Authentic community engagement is now a critical factor for success. As these communities grow and thrive, the ecosystem becomes an essential element of growth and brand strategy, which in-turn generates important signals that business leaders ignore at their peril.
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Clare Sutcliffe
16.04.2024
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has recently launched the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards, looking to discover promising tech scaleups from across the globe
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15.04.2024
Developing digital leaders should be a strategic priority in AI implementation. People are the number one factor contributing to the success of digital transformation projects. In fact, companies who can identify, attract and retain the best talent are almost 50% more likely to succeed in their transformation efforts.
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Peter Verster
15.04.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Jia-Lin Yong, Investor at Giant to explore the future of health.
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Jia-Lin Yong
15.04.2024
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