Creating a startup is always challenging. Founding one during a tech downturn, cost of living crisis and recession seems near impossible. However, with risk comes reward and many of the world’s most successful companies were founded during times of economic uncertainty. As part of a series with Antler, Maddyness has interviewed founders hoping to become the entrepreneurial success stories to emerge from this time of crisis. This week, Maddyness spoke to Jules Smith, the co-founder of Blend.
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30.10.2024
One of the fundamental requirements for growing a business is a willingness to change. But this requirement has become even more acute over the past years. We are currently in the biggest election year in history, with more voters than ever heading to the polls across the globe.
30.10.2024
We are in an era of BYOAI. That’s ‘bring your own AI to work’, for the uninitiated. AI has come in like a tsunami, and around 18 million people aged between 16-75 have already used generative AI tools in the UK
29.10.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Royden Greaves, CEO and founder of Jarvis about financial freedom, building a solution for the needs of the modern worker and where to put your focus.
29.10.2024
Increased reporting demands and a changing world mean organisations are looking to create significant value more than ever before – and that responsibility is falling on chief financial officers.
29.10.2024
Innovation is by its very nature risky. It means creating something new, something different, and stepping into the unknown. Successful innovations can look obvious or logical in hindsight - of course inventing vacuum cleaners without a paper bag, as Dyson did, was going to be popular - but at the time success was far from guaranteed.
28.10.2024
Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs sits at the heart of Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) and is fundamental to the startup ecosystem. Understanding the fundraising landscape in the UK is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their businesses using equity finance, and VCTs offer a promising route.
28.10.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Bogdan Nesvit & Anatolii Kasianov of HOLYWATER about driving innovation in the mediatech landscape, a pivotal moment in 2022 and combining human imagination with AI efficiency.
28.10.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Reeva Misra, CEO of Walking On Earth (WONE) about putting an end to the stress epidemic and bringing passion to build a new blueprint for the workplace of the future.
26.10.2024
While finding the right hire can be challenging enough for businesses, onboarding them effectively is a different proposition altogether. In dynamic working environments where time quite literally means money, artificial intelligence is becoming a trailblazer in driving onboarding efficiency.
26.10.2024
Workplace safety is a crucial aspect of any business, particularly in industries where the risk of accidents and injuries is higher. In the UK, workplace safety is governed by stringent regulations and standards designed to protect employees and ensure a safe working environment. Adopting these standards is not only a legal requirement but also a fundamental component of a responsible and successful business.
25.10.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
25.10.2024
As traditional European tech hubs become increasingly saturated, savvy investors and entrepreneurs are turning their attention to unexpected corners of the continent. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is emerging as a dark horse in the startup world, offering a combination of technical talent, cost-effectiveness, and untapped market potential.
24.10.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Nick Root, founder and CEO of Intergiro about digital transformation, automating finance and becoming the trusted settlement layer for internet platforms.
24.10.2024