At the tailend of a busy, if not especially warm, summer, Jamie Walker spoke to Sutin Yang, Head of Scaleups at Virgin StartUp, about the importance of investment readiness, supporting underrepresented founders, and finding founders with a passion for entrepreneurship.
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Jamie Walker
05.10.2023
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Lola Cawood and Carol Lathbridge, cofounders of Tiwani Heritage.
05.10.2023
The popularity of in-person crafting workshops is on the rise. We spoke to the cofounder of Wecandoo, a platform that works as a search engine for local craft workshops, about the joy of crafting and supporting local artisans.
04.10.2023
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Sarah Wernér at Husmus about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders.
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Sarah Wernér
04.10.2023
The global climate tech sector has never been more buoyant. But innovation in air quality has been slower. With Breathable cities, designed by Growth Studio we met the clean air startups tackling the devastating effects of air pollution that kills 7 million people worldwide every year and today we introduce Kate Barnard, cofounder of Enjoy The Air.
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Kate Barnard
03.10.2023
Climate solutions suffer from significant underfunding and a lack of prioritisation from both the public and private sectors. Without prompt and substantial changes, the latest synthesis report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) suggests that the world is on track to miss the goals set by the Paris Agreement, which aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Margarita Skarkou
03.10.2023
You managed to make it through multiple interview rounds, successfully negotiated your salary, have signed on the dotted line and yet somehow, you hate your new job and don’t know what to do. For starters, take comfort in the fact that regretting your decision isn’t a reflection on your professionalism or commitment issues (or lack thereof).
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Aoibhinn Mc Bride
03.10.2023
In the realm of business leadership, success is often associated with financial gains, innovation, and growth. However, beneath the surface, there lies a deeper yearning – the quest for purpose. Business leaders are increasingly recognising that financial achievements, while significant, are not the sole markers of success.
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Will Polston
02.10.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Andrew Noble, Partner at Par Equity.
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Andrew Noble
02.10.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jess Lancashire, CEO and founder of From Another, about recovering from illness, the importance of trust in the workplace, and their mission to reimagine flexible work for 1 million families by 2030.
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Jess Lancashire
30.09.2023
Connected cars will soon become an extension of our digital ecosystem. As the automotive leader Renault Group designs the future of mobility, it’s vital to build a workforce reflective of the people who will buy, drive and use the vehicles of tomorrow.
29.09.2023
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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Demi Odulana
29.09.2023
UK mental health care is in desperate need of digital innovation. Demand for support has skyrocketed post-pandemic, while record wait lists mean many are left unable to access care when they need it.
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Dr Stefano Goria
29.09.2023
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Thomas Panton, CEO and Hugo Douglas-Deane, CMO of Canopey.
28.09.2023
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