Actus

Un must have pour nos lecteurs, cette rubrique "Actu" revient sur l’actualité chaude de l’écosystème entrepreneurial français : annonces financières et gouvernementales, rachats, mouvements etc.
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From media and mentorship to progressive data infrastructure
Executive coach and Maddyness columnist Victor Snyder spoke with Pavel Bains, co-founder and CEO of Bluzelle Networks, about the future of financial databases.
Decoding by " Victor Snyder
04.11.2020
Virtual Christmas Parties: 6 tips for office festivities this year
With lockdown 2.0 commencing this Thursday, it seems highly unlikely the office Christmas party (as we know it) will be happening this year.
Tools by " Maddyness
03.11.2020
Could Paris be the Adtech capital of the world?
Picture an entrepreneur launching a tech business and selecting a city for their new HQ... San Francisco, London, New York, perhaps even Amsterdam and Berlin, are all under consideration. But for Adtech startups, Paris should probably be top of that list. Why? Because it’s arguably the Adtech capital of the world, that’s why.
Portfolio by " Phil Vella
03.11.2020
What playing Call of Duty taught me about entrepreneurship
I am not a gamer. Unless you count way too many hours playing 2048 as gaming, then I am. But really, I’m not. So I apologise in advance for making up my own lingo and not knowing all the hacks and rules. Gamers, stay with me, this is going to be worth it despite lack of COD skills (I am only at level 46).
Tools by " Magdalena Bibik
03.11.2020
How startups negotiate with giants and win
In business, your leverage in negotiations is directly proportional to your size. When you’re a startup, you’re freaking tiny. So how do you get a big deal done without giving away the company?
Tools by " Joe Procopio
03.11.2020
Eliminating an obsession with fundraising: a portrait of Consilience 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. We spoke to the team at Consilience Ventures to understand their VC market network.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
02.11.2020
Why you should hire a disabled person right now
One in five people in the UK live with a disability. People with disabilities are also almost twice as likely to be unemployed. It goes without saying that these statistics do not add up; and the fact that employers are willfully disregarding this diverse and skilled talent pool is most shocking of all.
News by " Liz Johnson
02.11.2020
What you need to know about the Google antitrust lawsuit
Every Monday, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we look at why the US government has filed anti-competition charges against Google.
News by " Maddyness
02.11.2020
Ynsect to develop world’s largest insect farm in France
French startup Ynsect has raised $224M from investors to construct a second insect farm in Amiens, which it claims will be the largest in the world. The company breeds mealworms that are used for proteins for fertilisers, livestock and pet food.
Decoding by " Katie Chan
02.11.2020
Crowdfunding now: digital ordering, chopstick shelves & an eco-charger
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
31.10.2020
LabGenius Closes $15M Series A Extension, led by Atomico
LabGenius has closed an oversubscribed $15M extension round, led by Atomico, to support the company’s mission of dramatically improving the discovery process for new protein therapeutics.
News by " Maddyness
30.10.2020
£31M towards offline human intelligence, and other UK startup investments
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
30.10.2020
Getting back to the office is important, but we’re still going to need video meetings
Quizzes. Virtual birthday parties. Webinars. Video conferencing played a vital role in getting many of us through lockdown, not only connecting us with our family and friends, but also our colleagues, helping our businesses to keep running while we worked at home.
Portfolio by " Mark Richer
30.10.2020
Women in leadership: Caroline Moultrie up close and personal
Women in industry achieving the top positions are a rarity, especially for those who came up during the early noughties, when gender inequality was even worse than it is today. Finding your way to the top of the mountain is never easy, but generally people have stories filled with mentors and resilience in their journey. Maddyness spoke to Caroline Moultrie, MD of MMGY Hills Balfour, an integrated marketing company to find out her story.
Decoding by " Cleo McGee
30.10.2020

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