As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Joseph Black, cofounder of UniTaskr about building a platform that provides students with opportunities to build up work experience relative to the specific industry they want to work in.
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Joseph Black
06.05.2023
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
05.05.2023
The investment industry has experienced a significant shift in recent years, with the online retail brokerage platforms transforming the ways in which people invest their money.
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Stavros Lambouris
05.05.2023
According to research by Atomico, more than 200,000 tech workers lost their jobs in 2022. With challenging conditions continuing throughout 2023, how are startups reacting?
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Kirstie Pickering
04.05.2023
The recent four-day workweek UK trial, the largest trial of this work pattern seen thus far, confirmed that the four-day week can be implemented successfully. It’s also clear that it’s a popular choice among many workers. According to a survey by Reed, more than 80% of people in the UK would prefer a four-day workweek.
04.05.2023
As companies grow and change, so do their needs for specific skills and expertise. This can result in skills gaps that hinder their ability to achieve their goals. However, with rapidly evolving technologies and changing skill requirements, companies are struggling to keep up with the skills gap.
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Michael Boham
04.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Leo Rogers, CEO of Solace about going against the norms, working with startups and dealing with
road bumps head on.
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Leo Rogers
04.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Arianna Broderick and John Clancy, founders of Legends about their experience of frustration in the music industry, harnessing the potential of blockchain, NFTs and web3 and the importance of trailblazing.
03.05.2023
As a serial investor and entrepreneur, I’m constantly on the lookout for changes in the market. My brain is programmed to scan for exciting trends, innovative ideas and seismic shifts in how startups work.
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Roei Samuel
03.05.2023
Despite all of those highly-publicised tech sector layoffs we’ve seen depicted in the media, there is some good news for those with relevant technical skills. Mbula Schoen, a senior director analyst at Gartner says that, “Contrary to what we’re seeing in the headlines, many of those being impacted by layoffs are in business functions, rather than tech roles.”
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Kirstie McDermott
02.05.2023
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
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