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Why is social good the vital foundation block for future startups?
While I am not that old, I can still recall the time when Milton Friedman’s doctrine was the norm among economists and businesses, claiming that “the social responsibility of business is to increase its profits”.
Opinion by " Alexandre Mars
10.11.2022
Why is social good the vital foundation block for future startups?
Meet Kanjo, the startup nourishing the emotional development of the whole family
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sophia Parvizi-Wayne, cofounder and CEO of Kanjo about mental health education and how they are using technology to create personalised, accessible and preventative solutions.
Portfolio by " Sophia Parvizi-Wayne
10.11.2022
Meet Kanjo, the startup nourishing the emotional development of the whole family
Looking for easy access to the DeFi and digital asset space? Meet Nova Finance
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Tom Sichel and Adam Greenberg, cofounders of Nova Finance about DeFi, crypto assets, giving access to powerful financial tools previously reserved for the wealthy and the Nova token.
Portfolio by " Tom Sichel & Adam Greenberg
09.11.2022
The Super Connect for Good competition returns with 100 innovation finalists
The Super Connect for Good competition powered by Empact Ventures and Hays returned earlier this year for a third year. The competition features tech startups and scaleups that bring positive social change and impact people’s lives through technology.
News by " Maddyness UK
09.11.2022
CONNECT FOR GOOD COMPETITION
Is ‘quiet quitting’ real and should founders pay attention?
People from all walks of life now turn to ‘wellness’ as a significant factor when assessing their lifestyle, one that is separate to ‘health’. As a society, our understanding of wellness has also expanded to reflect a more holistic view, covering not only physical and mental factors but now our social and work lives.
Opinion by " Ifty Nasir
09.11.2022
Is ‘quiet quitting’ real and should founders pay attention?
The Blue Economy report: Europe leads and AI applications beckon
The new report from Startup Genome looks at the current state of startup activity and related investment in the blue economy.
News by " Maddyness UK
08.11.2022
Blue economy report
Tech companies have a duty to preserve cultures around the world
Technology dominates our lives. Making up 35% of the global market and employing over 12 million workers across the world, it’s hard to imagine our society existing without it. Tech companies have demonstrated pioneering innovation and continue to attract the world’s attention with aspirational ideas. It’s a sector that has delivered products and services that cater for everyone. Or do they?
Opinion by " John Hughes
08.11.2022
Tech companies have a duty to preserve cultures around the world
Meet Opground, a professional growth platform for techies
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Eduard Teixidó, CEO of Opground about evolving fast, user feedback and using AI to connect companies and entrepreneurs with tailored tech professionals
Portfolio by " Eduard Teixidó
08.11.2022
An aquatic universe waiting for you to dive in… TANQ — THE AQUAVERSE
Come and get your toes wet! From goldfish to megladons, TANQ is the future of interactive virtual worlds where fully featured species explore and engage with a complex world of oceanic splendour. The Aquaverse is a subterranean playground, where gamers and collectors build environments of unlimited creativity and their collections live, learn and play together.
News by " Martin Rich
07.11.2022
An aquatic universe waiting for you to dive in… TANQ — THE AQUAVERSE
Misdirection, Magic and the curious dynamic of Q4
It’s Q4, the end of the fiscal year for many, the quest for the last deals for vendors, the last budget spend for the buyers, and for all the need to become a priority; to appear, rather than to disappear.
Tools by " Caroline Franczia
07.11.2022
Misdirection, Magic and the curious dynamic of Q4
Working to create a more accessible and diverse VC ecosystem, a profile of Newton Venture Programme
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Eleanor Kaye, Executive Director, Newton Venture Programme.
Portfolio by " Eleanor Kaye
07.11.2022
Five ways to enhance diversity through workplace design
One of the big learnings from the global pandemic for the world of work and workplace was the need for greater social equity, diversity and inclusion. Different groups of employees had different experiences during lockdown depending on their race, gender, age and ability. Inequalities came to the fore during the coronavirus crisis in way that has made many companies today prioritise the needs of employees from a range of different backgrounds.
Tools by " Jeremy Myerson
05.11.2022
Five ways to enhance diversity through workplace design
Meet Verifymyage, the frictionless solution for online age verification
As part of a series with Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, Maddyness spoke to Ryan Shaw, cofounder and CEO at Verifymyage about funding, plans for the future and their advice for other founders. You will meet several of the forty-strong Google cohort through this series of QFQs, which aims to amplify the voices and missions of Black Founders. We have chosen to highlight Black Founders whose business’ exist in a variety of sectors and regions, exemplifying the full breadth of the UK tech sector.
Portfolio by " Ryan Shaw
04.11.2022
Meet Verifymyage, the frictionless solution for online age verification
Patrick Meisberger of CommerzVentures explains why it’s time for a relationship reset
When investors and founders consider the dark clouds that have fallen over large parts of the early stage startup community, the eye-catching valuation write-downs for some of the most well-known names in tech, the world today seems very different from the heyday of 2021.
Opinion by " Patrick Meisberger
04.11.2022
It’s time for a relationship reset

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