As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Kelvin Summoogum, Founder and CEO of MiiCare about building a satnav for wellbeing, working with Empact Ventures and harnessing technology to support older adults with self-care.
14.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Arif Miah and Ala Uddin, cofounders of Beasy about navigating the complex aspects of starting a business, the importance of creativity and the ultimate goal of democratising business.
14.11.2023
As consumer demand shifted and labour shortages became apparent, supply chain issues first rose to prominence during lockdown. Problems continued to dominate headlines last year too, as business models were disrupted and many companies incurred increased costs.
14.11.2023
You’ve got an idea which you think will be a game changing product. And you’re about to build a business around it. Innovation and the momentum of new ideas are the life blood of any business – new or established.
13.11.2023
This year, AI has dominated headlines. Generative AI, such as deepfakes and ChatGPT, has caused excitement and controversy in equal measure as society wrestles with both its potential as well as the legal and ethical questions it raises. As a leader in the space, Marks & Clerk has been at the forefront of the European Patent Office’s (EPO’s) engagement with the patent profession as they try to bring some legal certainty and consistency to examining AI patent applications across this rapidly evolving landscape.
13.11.2023
The financial industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, propelled by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). These technologies are making a major impact in various areas, notably in the Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. In this article, we'll delve into how NLP and AI are reshaping KYC, offering a more streamlined, efficient, and secure way of conducting these vital procedures.
10.11.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
10.11.2023
What do you do as a Chief of Staff? It’s a question I’m frequently asked, and one that has a far from straightforward answer. I’d describe it as like being a chameleon: the role is constantly shifting.
09.11.2023
London has long been described as the fintech capital of the world despite tech major players such as Silicon Valley remaining strong, and South America emerging as a leader.
08.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Monique Duarte, COO of Melior about using AI to process legal documents, building a team and the importance of knowledge and learning.
08.11.2023
The funding gap in the UK’s fintech ecosystem is widening; the chasm between the number of firms securing seed or Series A funding and those securing Series B and beyond points to a systemic issue, one which is set to threaten the UK’s fintech crown. The burgeoning number of seed and Series A firms seems to have come at the expense of later-stage funding as it is becoming increasingly difficult for viable firms to take the necessary next steps to scale.
07.11.2023
Guy Fawkes is over and we’re on the rundown to Christmas. That means lots of UK workers are thinking about that much-needed festive break – but also what their life and work might look like in 2024.
07.11.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Amanda Philpott CEO and co-founder at eargym about building immersive games designed to train our brains to hear better and opening up the conversation about hearing.
07.11.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Norman Fiore, co-founder and General Partner of Dawn Capital.
06.11.2023