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Investing in European growth companies, a profile of Cipio Partners
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Roland Dennert, Managing Partner at Cipio Partners.
Portfolio by " Roland Dennert
18.09.2023
Investing in European growth companies, a profile of Cipio Partners
Failure School: The art of transforming missteps into masterpieces
Business can often be an unforgiving realm, where tales of triumph are celebrated while failures are swiftly brushed aside. This is something I think we need to change. It is through our failures that we really invest in our resilience, creativity, and unwavering determination. All of which are key tenets of crafting a thriving business.
News by " David Garcia Gonzalez
18.09.2023
Failure School: The art of transforming missteps into masterpieces
Cogs AI, the first holistic digital solution for the neurodivergent community
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Zareen Ali, CEO and cofounder of Cogs AI about supporting the neurodivergent community and the need for research, flexibility and sleep.
" Zareen Ali
16.09.2023
Cogs AI, the first holistic digital solution for the neurodivergent community
The role of user research in the discovery phase
The discovery phase plays a key role in delivering successful software projects. As one of the first steps in product development, the discovery stage lays the groundwork for building a user-centric product. How? By putting your users front and centre.
Tools by " David Stellini
15.09.2023
The role of user research in the discovery phase
Satellite analytics, digital banking and re-engineered ultra-processed bread 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 " Demi Odulana
15.09.2023
Satellite analytics, digital banking and re-engineered ultra-processed bread in this week's MaddyMoney
Cloudinary launches New Ventures to drive innovation in visual media
Cloudinary, the image and video cloud platform known for its work with e-commerce brands, has unveiled its latest strategic initiative - New Ventures. This pioneering effort aims to foster a sustainable competitive advantage by delving into new domains and market opportunities within the realm of visual media. Through the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, Cloudinary seeks to revolutionise the landscape of visual content creation and delivery.
News by " Maddyness with Cloudinary
14.09.2023
Cloudinary launches new ventures to drive innovation in visual media
Beautiful, functional and planet friendly homeware, meet REBORN
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Brian Walmsley, CEO and Founder of Reborn.
Portfolio by " Brian Walmsley
14.09.2023
Beautiful, functional and planet friendly homeware, meet REBORN
Managing the risk of climate litigation with strategic PR — the power of openness and transparency
In an era of rising environmental awareness and concern, businesses across the globe are facing a new breed of risk: climate and environmental litigation. Governments and private sector entities alike are increasingly being challenged in courtrooms by litigants concerned with tackling the urgent climate crisis and holding business to account.
Opinion by " Neil McLeod
14.09.2023
Managing the risk of climate litigation with strategic PR — the power of openness and transparency
Personal experience V AI: Why human intuition is still vital for success in Private Equity
With the rapid growth of machine learning and artificial intelligence, the world is welcoming more platforms that can replicate a variety of human-like activities. In many industries, AI is being adopted to improve customers’ experiences and guide their decisions using complex algorithms. In this respect, investing is no different.
Opinion by " Suzanne Lupton
13.09.2023
Intersectionality as a criteria for investment fosters innovation
Working for close to a decade at the intersection of my three favourite words; innovation, investment, and intersectionality, has shown me how beautifully complex they are. Don’t get me wrong, there’s lots of hot air - but it’s pretty clear that if you care about investing with a long-term view, and want to make an impact & consider every letter and sub-category of the overused E to the S to the G, then you need intersectionality. Look at this through a Queer lens too, and you’re winning.
Opinion by " Christian Tooley
13.09.2023
Intersectionality as a criteria for investment fosters innovation
From Mary Barra to Whitney Wolfe Herd: 8 leadership lessons from the world’s most inspiring businesswomen
We often hear words of leadership wisdom espoused by well-known male business leaders. Some – such as Virgin founder Richard Branson, inventor Sir James Dyson and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard – have even expounded on their leadership and management philosophies in their own autobiographies. But what about the female entrepreneurs and executives who have also achieved phenomenal success?
Opinion by " Sally Percy
11.09.2023
From Mary Barra to Whitney Wolfe Herd: 8 leadership lessons from the world’s most inspiring businesswomen
The VC focused on European technology innovators, a profile of Earlybird
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Tim Rehder, Partner at Earlybird.
Portfolio by " Tim Rehder
11.09.2023
Goodlord, Simplify lettings and maximising revenue
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to William Reeve CEO of Goodlord about the pressures on the rental market, strategic acquisitions and bringing digital solutions to a market which services 10 million households.
Portfolio by " William Reeve
09.09.2023
Goodlord, Simplify lettings and maximising revenue
The impact of AI on the crypto industry - can neural networks be useful in trading?
The world of cryptocurrencies has witnessed significant growth and attention over the past decade, captivating the interest of investors, traders, and tech enthusiasts alike. Simultaneously, AI has emerged as a powerful tool in various industries, revolutionising processes and decision-making.
Opinion by " Kevin Plumpton
08.09.2023
The impact of AI on the crypto industry - can neural networks be useful in trading?
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