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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What you need to know about free school meals
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we look at the government's decision not to extend free school meals over October half-term and Christmas.
News by " Maddyness
26.10.2020
Investing in tech while fostering company culture with AlbionVC
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 hear from Ed Lascelles, Partner and Head of Technology Investments at AlbionVC.
Portfolio by " Ed Lascelles
26.10.2020
Ed Lascelles Albion VC
£62 to turn a pipe dream into a VC-backable business
Founders Factory has launched its very first educational course for wannabe startup entrepreneurs, in partnership with FutureLearn. The programme aims to train the business leaders of tomorrow in building for the ‘new normal’.
Tools by " Florence Wildblood
26.10.2020
Advanced tech can’t address needs of remote learning
The shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the weaknesses of edtech and how many students' needs are not being met by remote learning, according to experts.
Decoding by " Sara Trett
26.10.2020
Crowdfunding now: bespoke vitamins, responsible journalism & a charitable browser plug-in
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
News by " Maddyness
24.10.2020
Let’s leave gender inequality in tech in the pre-COVID universe
At the moment, only 17% of tech roles in the UK are held by women. A new and encouraging campaign has cropped up to try and do something about this.
Portfolio by " Florence Wildblood
23.10.2020
£56M of UK startup investment this week, with a focus on remote tech
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
23.10.2020
WeWork and Foundervine to provide free memberships for diverse founders
The new programme will provide hot desk workspace for 12 months, plus support for start-ups in the UK and Ireland. WeWork, the global flexible workspace provider, has opened applications to its new Diverse Founders Programme in collaboration with award-winning social enterprise, Foundervine.
Tools by " Maddyness
22.10.2020
Has the sharing economy failed?
SDRs! Who you gonna call?
This week, Caroline Franczia, founder of Uppercut-First, takes advantage of the spooky, foggy, rainy season of Halloween to call upon the ‘Ghostbusters’ to share best practices with your frontline teams.
News by " Caroline Franczia
22.10.2020
AI could be the key to tackling COVID-19
Maddyness recently interviewed Shawn Tan, CEO, Skymind Global Ventures to understand why he believes AI could be an essential tool and the key to tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Decoding by " Darren Rebeiro
22.10.2020
COVID-19: Interview with Hayden Wood, Co-founder and CEO of Bulb
Starting with the simple mission to help people to lower their energy bills and their carbon emissions, Bulb is now the biggest green energy company in the UK. Maddyness spoke with Hayden Wood, Co-founder and CEO to understand how the business has coped, evolved and grown in troubled times.
Portfolio by " Hayden Wood
22.10.2020
6 startups changing the game in technology for remote working
For office workers, 2020 has been the year of adjusting to remote working. Flexibility and remote working is not a new concept, but COVID-19 has fast-tracked these workplace trends, and they’re steadily becoming the new norm. Tobi Lutke, CEO of Shopify said: “Office centricity is over” in a tweet where he announced that most staff will move to working remotely permanently.
Tools by " Hannah Lloyd-Jones
22.10.2020
Looking for a Podcast that is dedicated to entrepreneurship?
Discover ParlayMe Power Players Podcast - brought to you ParlayMe the tech news and networking platform for Startups, Investors, Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders.
Tools by " Maddyness
21.10.2020
Five recession lessons from a survivor
Maddyness hears from David Morel, Founder and CEO of Tiger Recruitment, who shares his advice from both 2008 and 2020 to help businesses to manage productivity, support mental health and follow government guidance during a crisis.
Opinion by " David Morel
21.10.2020

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