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.
16.09.2023
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.
15.09.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
15.09.2023
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.
14.09.2023
As part of a series about Virgin StartUp’s Collective Impact programme, Maddyness spoke to Brian Walmsley, CEO and Founder of Reborn.
14.09.2023
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.
14.09.2023
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.
13.09.2023
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.
13.09.2023
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?
11.09.2023
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.
11.09.2023
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.
09.09.2023
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.
08.09.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
08.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Martin Bailie, cofounder of Elysian Fields about provocative market positioning, lead-generation and the value of meaningful marketing.
07.09.2023