The demand to employ those who excel at coding continues to rise. While most of us didn't get even a taste for coding at school, Elizabeth Tweedale, CEO and founder of Cypher, wants to change that for future generations.
18.05.2021
If you find that you’re going nowhere fast, it might just be your own fault. The day I took control of my future was the day I started saying no. I remember it vividly, because it was scary as hell.
18.05.2021
It is difficult to build a successful intrapreneurship program, but by asking yourself two key questions, it is possible to better the odds. Véronique Bouchard, professor at emlyon business school and founder of the Institut de l’Intrapreneuriat, and Lola Virolle, head of intrapreneurship programs at makesense, share their expertise and invite you to take a test.
17.05.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This Monday, we look at predictions for a 'booming' economy in the short-term, and what might come next.
17.05.2021
Smartphones have become the place where people “live”, a book published by University College London-led anthropologists suggests. With a specific focus on older adults, the team documented smartphone use in nine countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
17.05.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
15.05.2021
A loophole sees rich countries sending e-waste over to the African continent. We speak to scrap dealers and upcyclers in Ghana and Zambia about what happens next, and what needs to change.
14.05.2021
Generation Z are the first to be brought up surrounded by modern technology. Now, they’ve taken that native approach to tech and embraced the world of business during the pandemic.
14.05.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
14.05.2021
Direct-to-consumer – commonly known as D2C – has gained significant momentum in health and as a fast-growing industry, presents huge business opportunities in 2021.
13.05.2021
Becoming a successful entrepreneur in a competitive environment is a challenging process. According to CBInsights, around 14% of businesses stop working due to poor marketing. Yet, that number should not scare you; instead, it should serve as a warning that not investing in marketing is a bad move.
13.05.2021
YEOEngland is on a mission to give the UK’s young talent a voice. It’s creating the go-to platform for supporting and working with young entrepreneurs.
12.05.2021
COVID-19 has been a significant driver of innovation and adoption across marketplaces. Marketplace unicorn valuations climbed by 70% in 2020, outpacing the entire listed tech sector.
12.05.2021
Starting a company is a lot like running a marathon. You can go through preparations with a trainer and get all the tips from the people who have done it before, but when it comes down to it, it’s just you and the long road ahead. It’s up to you to decide when to start sprinting so that you don’t end up depleting your energy and jeopardising your chances of crossing the finish line.
12.05.2021