Nothing could have prepared me for this moment. Here. Right now, writing a "hear me out" piece about Belgium, of all places. But here we are. Now say Ghent five times fast, and hear me out. Ghent does not look anything like “Belgium's answer to Silicon Valley.” It’s not a valley, granted. Far less self-driving cars. And, thankfully, fewer quarter zip vests. Yet here I am, marking my fourth new beginning in the past decade– following Barcelona, Amsterdam, and most recently, Berlin.
14.11.2024
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 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
The nation’s online search habits over the last year uncover harmful – and often incorrect – misconceptions about colleagues with ADHD. From uncertainty on whether people with ADHD can work at all, to questioning their professionalism, our research shows we still have a long way to go before workplace neurodiversity is fully supported by all businesses.
22.10.2024
As women entrepreneurs, we often encounter unique mental roadblocks that limit our ability to think bigger and achieve greater success. These barriers are not external but internal - myths we tell ourselves that deeply affect how we approach opportunities, risk, and self-worth.
14.10.2024
As traditional European tech hubs become increasingly saturated, savvy investors and entrepreneurs are turning their attention to the Adriatic Region in Europe. Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia are emerging as the next frontier for startup innovation, offering a combination of technical talent, cost-effectiveness, and untapped market potential.
10.10.2024
Exclusively for Maddyness, Noa Khamallah, first-time General Partner (GP), shares the journey of being backed by Allocator One - an innovative fund-of-funds that is reshaping the venture capital landscape.
16.09.2024
Wealthbrite recently closed a SEIS funding round, successfully raising £200,000 from angel investors. 70% of them came from underrepresented communities, including women, ethnic minorities, and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
12.09.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Andrés Martínez Artal, founder, CEO & CTO of Speakspots about simplifying trip planning, mindful tourism and building an all-in-one travel solution.
17.08.2024
The award-winning 2014 Pride in London #FreedomTo campaign was London Pride’s first-ever advertising campaign. The campaign prompted people to share their #FreedomTo messages on social media, with entries displayed on out-of-home screens across London, as well as on the side of buses as part of the London Pride event.
28.06.2024
A new report published by OVHcloud guides startups on how to optimise their cloud costs and what steps to follow when strategising their financial operations.
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20.06.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Mike Royston, Brian Pallas and Tristan Schnegg, Founding Partners at Collective Equity.
17.06.2024
The generative AI boom is set to accelerate digital transformation throughout a range of industries and breathe fresh life into a banking ecosystem that still struggles with overcoming legacy processes. With payments already a focal point for challenger banks and fintechs, GenAI can help to deliver efficiency on a broader scale.
14.06.2024