As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, Founder and CEO of Nu Quantum about photonics, quantum networks and the opportunity for the UK to be a world leader in Quantum.
07.01.2025
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS – Once again, French Tech takes centre stage at Eureka Park for CES. Among the hundred French startups selected to travel to Nevada, 80% will be experiencing the landmark American trade show for the very first time.
06.01.2025
In early 2018 I was Lime’s first hire in Europe, promoting kick scooters at the iconic Galerie Lafayette, there I met the discreetly charismatic Myriam Vander Elst. A word led to another, here we were sharing our perspectives on philanthropy.
02.01.2025
Family businesses have long been the backbone of the global economy, contributing significantly to employment, innovation, and economic resilience. As we approach 2025 and beyond, family businesses must adapt to a range of emerging trends to stay competitive, sustainable, and aligned with the expectations of future generations. In this article, we discuss the key trends to watch in 2025.
30.12.2024
Lea Turner is the founder of The HoLT business community and host of the podcast The HoLT’s Survival Guide for Small Businesses, in this piece she shares some of her experiences since becoming popular on the internet and how you can deal with the online visibility your business can bring you.
27.12.2024
As an introvert, you’ve probably been given feedback for how to enhance your skills and advance your career, such as "speak early in a meeting to make it clear that you contribute", or been told to network to get to know the right people to benefit your career longer term
23.12.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jack Dyrhauge, CEO and founder of Neuropool about digital neuroinclusivity, partnering with companies to build stronger, more dynamic teams and why adjustments, flexibility, and trust are crucial.
23.12.2024
E-commerce businesses are increasingly leveraging social media platforms to expand their reach, drive sales, and build stronger connections with their audiences. With billions of active users across various platforms, social media offers unparalleled opportunities for e-commerce brands to thrive.
21.12.2024
In the world of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, we are no strangers to ratios. From Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to LTV/CAC, Rule 40, and The Magic Number — you name it, it has a ratio. Yet, there has always been a missing piece—a ratio that tells us if we are spending too much on our most valuable asset: our people. Enter the Salary Efficiency Ratio (SER), a metric I’ve developed to fill this critical gap.
20.12.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
20.12.2024
As 2024 draws to a close, the startup ecosystem instead of winding down, buzzes with anticipation for what lies ahead. In this article, Maddyness has gathered insights from founders, investors, and industry thought leaders to uncover their predictions for 2025.
20.12.2024
While humans and nature seem disconnected in modern times, that is not the reality. As the world has recovered from the devastation of a global pandemic, many hope that answers are being looked for to ensure this situation might never occur again. How we can secure our health, as well as the health of all beings on Earth, not only lies not in human health, but that of animals domestic and wild.
19.12.2024
As 2024 draws to a close, the startup ecosystem instead of winding down, buzzes with anticipation for what lies ahead. In this article, Maddyness has gathered insights from founders, investors, and industry thought leaders to uncover their predictions for 2025.
19.12.2024
As the founder of a UK-based humanoid robotics company, I've witnessed firsthand how European investment is reshaping the global robotics landscape, creating opportunities that were unimaginable just a few years ago.
19.12.2024