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COVID-19: Interview with Samanah Duran, Founder of BEYOUROWN
BEYOUROWN is a digital media and news company dedicated to inspiring women in business. Maddyness spoke with Samanah Duran, Founder of BEYOUROWN to understand how the company is coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and what the future holds.
Portfolio by " Samanah Duran
27.08.2020
9 Blockchain startups contributing to sustainable development
Blockchain technology is gathering momentum as one of the next transformative technologies. Its transparency and ability to decentralise control makes it the perfect tool for driving forward sustainable development across a number of sectors.
Decoding by " Simon Lovick
27.08.2020
Goonies never say die
One Eyed Willy wasn’t blind, but with the help of the Goonies and Caroline Franczia, we are going to look at some practices that might look like a good idea for a startup, but in reality, could be a disastrous booby trap.
Tools by " Caroline Franczia
27.08.2020
Fintech leadership through democratisation and agility
Victor Snyder spoke with Mariana Gospodinova, GM of Crypto.com Europe in January about the evolution in the face of the challenges of diversity in the European fintech ecosystem.
News by " Victor Snyder
26.08.2020
Proptech: 16 startups changing real estate in the UK
As a consequence of the pandemic, UK house prices have dropped by 7.5%. Looking to boost the market and update the current archaic systems, proptech startups are developing user-friendly concepts and platforms to provide landlords and tenants with transparency and financial clarity. Maddyness selected some of these proptech disruptors.
Decoding by " Audrey Langevin
26.08.2020
The story behind the making of Domino Clamps
In 2014, Justin Beardsell found himself standing on top of a shipping container in the blistering Spanish sun, smashing a short scaffold pole diagonally through the corner of the container with a lump hammer, asking himself: "There must be a better way of doing this?”. Here's the entrepreneurial journey that answered his question.
Portfolio by " Justin Beardsell
25.08.2020
How to deal with anxiety and be a good leader in a time of crisis
COVID-19 has indeed upset the apple cart and navigating this highly stressful and uncertain situation is one that we all need help with. Just this week the Office of National Statistics have revealed that twice as many adults in Britain are reporting symptoms of depression compared with this time last year. Maddyness spoke with Amber Coster from Balpro to get some top tips and tricks to both being a good leader and how to deal with anxiety.
Tools by " Cleo McGee
25.08.2020
How startups build products that customers will pay for
Why are some of the simplest products successful while more complex products never find traction? It’s actually kinda easy to build products your customers will love, you just have to let your customers build your products for you. Simple enough, right?
Tools by " Joe Procopio
25.08.2020
Caper secures seed funding from LEGO Ventures and Founders Factory
Caper, an interactive adventure games app for families with kids aged 4-9 has seen huge traction during the lockdown period as families have spent increasing time together and sought new activities to keep little ones busy. The UK-based startup has announced a £300K seed investment round led by LEGO Ventures with participation from Founders Factory. 
News by " Maddyness
24.08.2020
7 tech startups to watch in and around Exeter
Nestled in the beautiful coastal region of Devon and Cornwall and on the so-called English Riviera, Exeter is a vibrant and dynamic hub for young talent thriving to make a difference and play a part in the nation's digital transformation.
Portfolio by " Audrey Langevin
24.08.2020
Riff, the voice-first chat tool that reinvents teamwork raises £1.1M seed funding
Riff, the voice-first chat toolset revolutionising how teams communicate when working remotely has raised £1.1M in seed funding round led by Balderton Capital, with participation from Seedcamp, and some superstar angels including Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenas, COO of GoCardless, Nicolas Brusson, CEO of BlaBlaCar and Tim Sadler, CEO of Tessian.
News by " Maddyness
24.08.2020
Investment, where we are and what we’re hearing - August edition
Christopher Lowe, Founder and CEO of NOTWICS has been speaking to his community of startups and investors to gauge the current investor climate, working practices, valuation and the wider impact on the industry as we continue in COVID-19 lockdown.
News by " Christopher Lowe
24.08.2020
Schroders introduces permanent flexible working policy
Fund manager Schroders will formally integrate flexible working into its ongoing policy. Reports suggest the company is the first major London-based financial services firm to do so. Schroders, which has £526B in assets under management, said its London HQ remained open throughout lockdown, although more than 99% of its workforce worked remotely during this period.
Decoding by " Abir Qazilbash
24.08.2020
Gamified Fitness, protecting children online, and tech tipping; Crowdfunding now
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
22.08.2020

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