Palestine is not the first place you would normally consider when you hear the words “tech hub”. A background of economic and political instability does not conjure up images of successful startups in any area. However, a new programme funded by the World Bank is attempting to change that.
24.06.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Alex Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of Cuckoo Broadband, about its fresh approach to the broadband market, focusing on customer service and giving back to those in need.
23.06.2022
Scaling-up a business at speed is often one of the biggest challenges encountered by startups. The pressure associated with making business-critical decisions, particularly around hiring new staff, is only increased when you’re trying to grow quickly, and in these cases, outsourcing may seem an attractive alternative. Jamie Beaumont, Founder and CEO of Playter, examines the pros and cons of hiring vs. outsourcing.
23.06.2022
Among the many digital transformations seen across industry in recent years, one of the most significant has taken place in the healthcare sector. Covid, combined with advances in technology, and increased funding into the space means that we now have more patient data than ever, with a demand for even more.
23.06.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
22.06.2022
Tobin Murphy-Coles, CEO at Amba, discusses the changes in workers’ priorities since the start of the pandemic, and how employers should adapt to meet the needs of a new type of workforce with new expectations.
22.06.2022
Sitting in your living room at home, you reach out to grab the shining Oculus Rift VR headset and pull it down over your eyes. And like that, you’re delivering a virtual reality press conference to journalists around the world.
21.06.2022
With Treeapp, you can plant a tree, for free, every day, across a number of global locations. A simple and innovative idea that has landed the three Treeapp founders - Jules, Godefroy, and Leo - in this year's Forbes 30 Under 30, the trio are now on a mission to democratise impact making.
21.06.2022
Today, sustainability is more important than ever. In fact, a recent survey showed that 61% of consumers have actively reduced their use of single-use plastics. In turn, this has the ability to drive trends.
21.06.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jonathan Patrick, the CEO of Consultant Connect about connection, customer support, acquisition and scaling telemedicine internationally.
21.06.2022
Thousands of financial and business professionals are set to showcase the valuable role the finance and investment sector can play in the fight against climate change at leading UK sustainability event, Reset Connect London.
20.06.2022
Corporate net-zero pledges are once again under fire, with “major credibility gaps” found in global business’ plans to eliminate the impact of their operations on the climate.
20.06.2022
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview James Codling, Managing Partner and Jonny Laughton, Partner at Volution.
20.06.2022
If you're a digital artist just starting in the world of NFTs or an entrepreneur thinking about leveraging NFTs to fund or power your business for the first time, then pricing your creations can be daunting. How do you know what to charge for something completely unique? How do you make sure you don't lose money by minting your digital creations?
18.06.2022