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Should I stay or should I go? Travel: the big dilemma
In these ever changing uncertain times it is hard to decide if travelling is indeed worth the risk. With so much still uncertain about COVID-19 or ‘the virus’, everything we do in a day has risk attached to it. Yet with air bridges opening up to Europe and further afield, the desire to travel is very strong, especially since the 100+ days of lockdown, which have been cooping us all up (and keeping each other safe).
News by " Cleo McGee
07.07.2020
Green parties to find their voice in domestic policies
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged €15B in new funding to boost the country’s green economy. The announcement on 29 June came a day after the Greens experienced strong success in local elections, taking control of major cities including Bordeaux, Lyon and Strasbourg. Macron said he would speed up environmentally friendly policymaking and was open to calling a referendum next year on revising the constitution to include climate targets.
Decoding by " Nick Finegold
06.07.2020
COVID-19: Dr Vivian Chan, CEO and co-founder of Sparrho
Sparrho curates, aggregates, and summarises the latest in scientific research, with over 60M pieces collected to date. Maddyness spoke with Dr Vivian Chan, CEO and co-founder to understand how they have coped during lockdown and to understand what the future holds.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
06.07.2020
Where do conspiracy theories come from?
The human mind is wired to seek patterns, whether to identify potential threats or aid learning or even to stay calm in a crisis, these patterns are everywhere. Ramsey Theory states that if there are enough elements in a set or structure, a pattern will emerge within it. These two rationales can be used to explain where conspiracy theories come from; the human necessity to find links and meaning in text, events and disasters, in short: our brains.
News by " Tali Ramsey
06.07.2020
Hustlers, Hackers, Hipsters and Hassaans: introducing Blackfinch Ventures
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 Reuben Wilcock of Blackfinch Ventures.
Portfolio by " Reuben Wilcock
06.07.2020
CEO networking, femcare, and a second-hand marketplace; 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
04.07.2020
This week, startups in multiple verticals raise over £75M
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " Maddyness
03.07.2020
Pitching during lockdown shouldn't be so rough
This week sees the launch of NOTWICS Connecting People, a new video platform that will showcase interesting founders and businesses that are growing in these challenging environments. The founders will present their business via video so you can experience them at your own convenience wherever you are.
Decoding by " Maddyness
03.07.2020
Blockchain technology: the next great frontier for startups and investors
Leadblock Partners unveils "Enterprise Blockchain 2020", based on interviews with more than 200 startups and 20 experts in the Blockchain field. It has collected 9,000+ key data points on the funding, development and quality of the European B2B Blockchain ecosystem.
News by " Simon Lovick
02.07.2020
Tips and tools to create the perfect online event
How do you create a webinar? What needs to be included in your presentation? In this guide, Maddyness has compiled the basic essentials and best practices into 10 easy steps that will help you to conduct successful online events.
Tools by " Audrey Langevin
02.07.2020
Scenarios for a post-pandemic world
With such an uncertain outlook, how can individuals and businesses prepare for the range of possible outcomes that could play out as we navigate through the crisis and enter into a post-pandemic era? Rohit Talwar, Futurist, Strategist and CEO of Fast Future shares his four scenarios.
Decoding by " Rohit Talwar
02.07.2020
Million Dollar Baby: the road to the greatest deals
Million Dollar Deals are possible even for the early-stage startup. Much like anything, you need the mindset and the strategy, maybe add to that a bit of technique. When it comes to making these types of deals, experienced Enterprise Sales in B2B will know one thing: you cannot do it alone.
News by " Caroline Franczia
02.07.2020
COVID-19: Laughing off the pandemic with The Covid Arms
The date was 28th March 2020, and the papers tested positive for across-the-board Coronavirus headlines. Boris Johnson was confirmed as having COVID-19. Experts were cited on the front page of the Guardian as saying that the PM ‘failed to heed his own advice on social distancing.’
Tools by " Ella Bowman
01.07.2020
July 2020: our selection of inspiring events for startup founders
Summer 2020 is unlikely to be like any summer ever before, however, if you are building or planning on building your startup our selection of online conferences, fairs and webinars might just give you the boost you need to make it a summer to remember.
News by " Maddyness
01.07.2020

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