A recent poll claimed that Britons spent around 6 months of their life talking about the weather. I’ll withhold comment around whether I’m surprised that the figure isn’t higher, but it’s safe to say 2023’s weather events already provided plenty of talking points.
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Paul Morgenthaler
28.07.2023
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
28.07.2023
For Huib van Bockel, CEO and founder of TENZING Natural Energy, the latest WHO report confirms what he has been following for years - that artificial sweeteners should never have been created as an alternative to sugar.
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Huib van Bockel
27.07.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Olga Beck-Friis, COO and cofounder of PocketLaw about updating deeply rooted practices, managing legal work for modern businesses and democratising legal processes.
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Olga Beck-Friis
27.07.2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been regarded as a powerful force in the quest for improved productivity and efficiency in various industries. From automated processes to predictive analytics, AI has demonstrated its ability to revolutionise how we work and operate.
27.07.2023
Startups and scale-ups from across the UK, Ireland, Europe, Australia New Zealand, and Asia, are being urged to apply for the annual Super Connect for Good Competition. The competition encourages entries from companies that are bringing about positive social change and impacting people’s lives through technology.
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Maddyness UK
26.07.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Peter Briffett, CEO of Wagestream about tackling injustice for frontline workers, financial wellbeing and eradicating the need for payday loans.
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Peter Briffett
26.07.2023
Security compliance programs help your organisation identify, implement, and maintain appropriate security controls to protect sensitive data, comply with laws and contractual obligations, and adhere to the standards, regulatory requirements, and frameworks needed to protect customers and enable the business to succeed.
26.07.2023
Fintech has changed how we transact, from digital payments and cross-border transfers to market-stall traders taking card, it has revolutionised the world in uncountable ways. Everything from proptech platforms to personal investment portals, they are all fintechs, they manage money - quickly, cheaply and efficiently.
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Nuno Godinho
26.07.2023
As businesses become more demanding, ‘Vertical SaaS’ will emerge as one of the fastest growing areas in business software. Unlike horizontal SaaS, where solutions aim to reach a wide range of businesses - vertical SaaS is purpose-built for specific industry niches, narrowing the potential market size whilst affording providers the opportunity to trade market size for market share.
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Kamil Mieczakowski
25.07.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Alun Evans, cofounder and CEO of Freeverse about the next era of NFTs, bringing Living Assets to the general public, and educating clients about the “technical” aspects of incorporating blockchain.
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Alun Evans
25.07.2023
There’s so much to love about remote and hybrid working: from productivity to cost-savings, the interpersonal issues that can arise in the office are also mitigated. Along with the time you get back from not having to commute, you also neatly sidestep that nosy co-worker who is hell-bent on finding out your intimate personal details.
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Kirstie McDermott
25.07.2023
Attending the recent London Tech Week, two things struck me. Firstly, was just how prevalent tech startups and scale-ups are now. These companies are everywhere and nearly all of them are based around technology, with it absolutely fundamental to their propositions.
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Andy Peddar
24.07.2023
Running a startup is notoriously fast-paced, highly stressful and time consuming, with heavy workloads throughout the year for both you and your team. As chief decision-maker and captain of the ship, it’s difficult for startup leaders to fully step back from their responsibilities and hand over the reins to their teams so they can take a proper break over the summer months.
24.07.2023
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