It’s 2014 in Mexico and Jorge Ríos, Diego García and Roberto Betancourt have created Bidgefy. It’s a clever messaging app available for Android and iOS that allows users to communicate via a mesh network that sends messages over Bluetooth.
04.02.2020
The current climate catastrophe is arguably one of the largest and scariest issues facing modern society. With an increasingly warming world, natural disasters on the rise and only 12 years to limit the catastrophe, we are running out of time to extend the natural living conditions that we enjoy and the world as we know it today. As startups are on the rise, some entrepreneurs are creating products and business plans that are designed to tackle climate catastrophe.
04.02.2020
In the UK, women represent only 17% of the digital workforce. Which is worrying considering how critical the industry is both today and for the future. To champion the women that are leading initiatives aiming to address this imbalance, we are delighted to share our selection of the most influential women in tech of 2020.
03.02.2020
Every Friday, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we share some of the most useful and detailed articles about Brexit and what it'll mean for companies.
31.01.2020
Forward-thinking entrepreneurs are revolutionising the way people travel, using AI, developing sophisticated tech solutions and re-thinking the way we think about travelling and booking holidays. Here's a selection of innovative UK traveltech companies to watch in 2020.
31.01.2020
Every week, Maddyness brings you financial and investing highlights from the startup scene. Here's a selection of this weeks investments.
31.01.2020
As freelancers and small businesses are on the increase, so are coworking spaces. With the larger demand, coworking spaces are vastly improving to cater to a diverse freelance community and offer services that go far beyond simply a coworking space. Here are some of the best spaces in the UK for the self-employed.
30.01.2020
There is much talk on the development of digital technologies and the impact it is having and will continue to have, on the future of work. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, big data, digital platforms… the list goes on. These technologies are enhancing our businesses in ways that ten years ago we could not imagine. But they are also changing the way we work.
30.01.2020
Are you an entrepreneur? Maddyness has compiled a toolkit to help you create, grow, and even sell your own startup. From recruiting a team and protecting your brand to financing your innovation, you will find tips, tools and advice to help you navigate the entrepreneurship labyrinth. In this article: recommendations for successfully launching your mobile app.
29.01.2020
It's no wonder that all the flavours come from the natural world. With vegans, plant lovers and sustainable food seekers, the food industry has experienced a turn. Startups and tech help towards reaching new levels of demand. Maddyness has selected some of the coolest foodtech startups redefining how we think about and consume food.
28.01.2020
2019’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show might have had some impressively manicured moss courtesy of Ishihara’s Green Switch garden and the meadow-like wilderness of Kate Middleton’s Back to Nature garden, but it was Tom Dixon’s Research Studio collaboration with Ikea that caught our eye. This Sci-Fi-like garden helped bring the future farm into the foreground, demonstrating the benefits of hydroponics and giving both food producers and enterprising at-home gardeners something to think about.
28.01.2020
Maddyness provides you with a quick digest of three news items to keep you up to date with the startup scene, emerging trends and other noteworthy stories. Here's what's been going on this week.
27.01.2020
"Fashion is an eternal cycle"... so is innovation in retail. In 2019, the U.K.'s fashion industry was worth £60 billion and is the number one creative sector. Eager to ease user experience for both retailers and customers, new startups are being created, investing massive efforts in enhancing AI, tools and user experience. Here's a glimpse of some fashiontech startups to watch in 2020.
27.01.2020
Every Friday, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we share some of the most useful and detailed articles about the implementation of digital tax.
24.01.2020