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Meet Tap Global, the fintech super app
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Kriya Patel, CEO of Tap Global about traditional bank's reluctance to engage with crypto users, the critical importance of regulation and trust and why you need to find time to enjoy the ride.
Portfolio by " Kriya Patel
29.08.2023
Meet Tap Global, the fintech super app
Breakthroughs to businesses: turning great research into a commercial entity
FedEx, Google and Facebook all started as spinouts and latest numbers suggest that over $158B of equity finance has been raised by businesses jumping out of the lab and into the commercial world in the last 10 years. That being said, the current economic climate is challenging for all businesses with two-thirds citing concerns about future viability.
Opinion by " Stuart Grant
29.08.2023
Breakthroughs to businesses: turning great research into a commercial entity
AI is revolutionising the HR world, but being aware of its pitfalls remains paramount
Almost every passing day brings with it a fresh new way for artificial intelligence (AI) to be used, particularly within the realm of business. Indeed, whether it’s a novel generative language AI or a program streamlining your inbox, AI is reshaping how we approach creation and productivity.
Opinion by " Chieu Cao
28.08.2023
AI is revolutionising the HR world, but being aware of its pitfalls remains paramount
A fund founded by athletes, a profile of The Players Fund
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Fergus and Ruari Bell, Managing Partners at The Players Fund.
Portfolio by " Fergus & Ruari Bell
28.08.2023
A fund founded by athletes, a profile of The Players Fund
My own personal birth trauma inspired my business
Postpartum Plan is revolutionising post-birth care by offering a comprehensive program that addresses the emotional and physical needs of new parents. It brings together a team of experienced postpartum experts, including women's health physiotherapists, yoga and breath-work instructors, nutritionists, postpartum doulas, and more.
Opinion by " Meg Murray Jones
28.08.2023
Automated next day payouts for marketplaces and their merchants, meet Ryft
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sadra Hosseini, CEO of Ryft about microtransactions, PSD2 compliance and a forthcoming Series A round.
Portfolio by " Sadra Hosseini
26.08.2023
Automated next day payouts for marketplaces and their merchants, meet Ryft
How to develop a highly niched and highly converting freelance job marketplace
The freelancing market is more in demand than ever. Reportedly, US freelancers contribute about $1.3T to the United States economy each year. That’s how profitable freelancing is, and it’s going to be bigger in the coming years, with more people drifting toward it.
Tools by " George Mathew
26.08.2023
How to develop a highly niched and highly converting freelance job marketplace
Quanticore: Navigating the shifting tech realms
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, a new term has emerged as a harbinger of the future - Quanticore. This fusion of "quantum" and "core" signifies the convergence of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge technologies. As we stand at the threshold of this new age, it's imperative to delve into the intricacies of Quanticore and understand how it is shaping the shifting tech realms.
Decoding by " Ivy Carter
25.08.2023
Quanticore: Navigating the shifting tech realms
The great paradigm shift: How European businesses can get AI right
One of the biggest questions CEOs are asking this year is how they can use AI in their business. The technology has the potential to transform a company’s operations, from improving the customer experience to automating backend tasks. But it also comes with risks, not least around bias and the responsible use of data. In a panel discussion hosted by Olivier Martret, Partner at Serena explored the role AI is playing in today's world.
Portfolio by " Olivier Martret
25.08.2023
The great paradigm shift: How European businesses can get AI right
The Player's Fund, funghi-sourced protein, and phone-first entertainment on 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 " Maddyness UK
25.08.2023
University spinout growth gaining traction outside traditional ‘golden triangle’ stronghold
Manchester and Bristol show highest growth in spinout populations, while Edinburgh continues to attract spinouts from across the UK.
News by " Max Lunn
24.08.2023
University spinout growth gaining traction outside traditional ‘golden triangle’ stronghold
Is a circular economy approach right for your business?
The circular economy is transforming how companies think about resources, waste and business models. It is based on the principles of eliminating waste, circulating products and materials and regenerating natural systems.
Decoding by " Dakota Murphey
23.08.2023
Is a circular economy approach right for your business?
Meet Kontor, the scaleup finding offices for the likes of Monzo, Deliveroo and Revolut
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Townsend, CEO of Kontor about the best real estate advice for unicorns, working with progressive landlords and the importance of stepping outside your own network for invaluable input.
Portfolio by " James Townsend
23.08.2023
Meet Kontor, the scaleup finding offices for the likes of Monzo, Deliveroo and Revolut
Meet Audoo, the company that helps musicians get paid when their songs are played
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ryan Edwards, CEO and founder of Audoo, about the need to ensure recording artists are paid fairly for their work, revolutionising the royalty reporting system, and the power of pink toe-nails!
Portfolio by " Ryan Edwards
22.08.2023
Meet Audoo, the company that helps musicians get paid when their songs are played
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