As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Aidan McClean, CEO of UFODRIVE
02.05.2023
Workplace stress in the U.K. is prevailing. According to Champion Health’s Workplace Health Report, “76% of employees report moderate-to-high or high levels of stress.” 73% say their workload is the top reason for their stress.
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Indiana Lee
02.05.2023
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Tom Ferguson, Founder and Managing Partner of Burnt Island Ventures.
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Tom Ferguson
01.05.2023
Greenwashing. Pinkwashing. Bluewashing. In the last few years, a whole new glossary of terms describing shallow displays of corporate virtue that aren’t backed up by action has appeared in the business world. Dubious emissions reporting, a sudden zeal for queer allyship during Pride, soul-searching blog posts and promises of change – we’ve witnessed all this and more in response to growing public awareness and concern around social issues.
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Monica McCoy
01.05.2023
The field of neuroscience has provided us with a wealth of knowledge about how the brain functions, and this knowledge can be applied not only to our everyday lives but to our personal and team performance. What makes this exciting is that now more than ever, we have access to easily applicable tools that can make an impact in our performance almost immediately.
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René Rodriguez
29.04.2023
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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Maddyness UK
28.04.2023
Research has shown that entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. Isolation was cited as one of the biggest entrepreneurial challenges in the Self-Employment Review carried out by Julie Deane, founder of the Cambridge Satchel Company. Although the majority of self-employed entrepreneurs reported that they would not go back into employment, 25% stated that they missed having colleagues.
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Bethany Ainsley
27.04.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Michael Levit, CEO and cofounder of Tempest about increasing online privacy, popularising private search and building a business with a commitment to Founder's Pledge.
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Michael Levit
27.04.2023
The first-ever GITEX Africa event has sold out, showcasing the high demand for tech events in the African continent. The Organiser has announced expansion plans, including the construction of a purpose-built super venue in Marrakech, to accommodate the growing interest in technology and startup events in Africa.
27.04.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jerome Le Luel, Founder & CEO of Triver about helping small businesses to access capital, their recent investment news, and how balance can make a business unstoppable.
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Jerome Le Luel
27.04.2023
For early-stage founders, raising a Series A is one of the most significant milestones in their business. Not only does it provide the runway needed to take their startup to the next level, it validates their effort and ambitions. It’s a destination that can often take years of hard work and sacrifice to reach.
26.04.2023
A founder’s journey starts with an idea. A problem to be solved. And an innovative way to make that idea a reality. In the early stages of a business, it is this pursuit of innovation that propels a company forward. However, when it comes to seeking investment, it is no longer enough just to have a solution.
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Kate Baldwin
26.04.2023
The impending climate crisis – combined with a healthy dose of investor, customer, and regulatory pressure – has catapulted sustainability to the top of the agenda for many decision-makers. As businesses seek to decarbonise operations, the IT function is an obvious place to start. After all, for many businesses that don’t manufacture or transport physical goods, IT is one of the biggest emitters of carbon.
26.04.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Patrick Short, CEO & Charlotte Guzzo COO at Sano Genetics about the potential of precision medicine, at-home DNA testing and making remote work culture work for everyone.
25.04.2023
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