As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Oskar Serrander, cofounder of Wondercraft about democratising audio creation, recent investment news and why simplicity is key for a great working culture.
20.02.2024
As 2024 starts, Hugo Timm, Senior Creative at Frontify takes a look at the creative landscape of brands to see things that will go, things that are here to stay, and reflects on a way to embrace it all
20.02.2024
Unlike in the movies, mistakes happen. Many projects are launched with the best intentions and end up missing the mark. I remember being told a story about a young leader who tabled his resignation after a project went wrong, costing the organisation $2M. His boss smiled at the resignation letter on his desk and replied: “Why should I let you go, when I have just invested $2M in your education?”.
19.02.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Andrew Wordsworth, co-founder and Managing Partner of Sustainable Ventures, Europe’s largest climate tech hub.
19.02.2024
Wi-Fi in public places has become integral to our daily lives in an interconnected world. In coffee stores, airports, or department stores, getting free net access on the pass is basically accessible. However, with this convenience comes the qualitative risks that most users require for privacy.
17.02.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
16.02.2024
A strong employer brand is a powerful tool for talent attraction and retention which reduces hiring costs. It tells job seekers about your company’s mission, values and culture. As a result, companies with compelling employer branding are more likely to find individuals whose preferences match what the company offers from the outset, and thus are more likely to stick around as a result.
15.02.2024
Every single person at your company would benefit from the ability to work flexibly. Memories of the pandemic may have forged a connection between remote work and stress, but when implemented thoughtfully, it can be leveraged to everyone’s benefit.
15.02.2024
Little over a year has passed since the introduction of ChatGPT changed the trajectory of AI, disrupting the entire tech space. With an increasing number of products and services set to adopt the technology, the global AI market is set to grow to $2T by 2030. But with all the excitement and sci-fi predictions, there is a tendency to overlook the practical impact that AI can have on businesses.
14.02.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Alex Latham, co-founder of Chip about making saving money easier, macro-trends and being one of Europe's most crowdfunded businesses.
13.02.2024
2023 was another unpredictable year for the software landscape, forcing business leaders to focus not only on revenue growth, but also profitability. One of the key levers for achieving both is getting pricing right, which will not only deliver a good value proposition to customers, but also ensure good margin performance.
13.02.2024
Thanks to modern technological advancements, small businesses can level the playing field with larger organisations. With access to data storage, analytics, and automation tools, small-business owners can effectively run their companies and reduce the amount of manual labour required.
13.02.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Salomon Aiach, cofounder and General Partner at Origins.
12.02.2024
As a startup, you know the importance of people, with each and every one having an important and pivotal role to play in helping your business thrive, grow and stand out from your competitors. But what do you do when one (or more) of them aren’t motivated, when they’ve lost their mojo?
12.02.2024