Ire Aderinokun is a frontend web developer and user interface designer from Lagos, Nigeria. She is the cofounder and COO of BuyCoins (YC S18), a cryptocurrency exchange for Africa.
07.04.2021
Netflix has utilised the University of Bristol’s DIMPACT tool to report that one hour of streaming on its platform uses close to 100 grams of CO2 equivalent, similar to driving a car a quarter of a mile. The system, which aggregates the processes involved in video content being provided to customers, gives the company an understanding of its supplier and customer-derived emissions.
05.04.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
02.04.2021
The house buying and selling process can be long, complicated and arduous. With much of the legalities still relying on physical paperwork, Barclays-backed Offr aims to digitise the entire process.
30.03.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we look at the latest takes on working from home – in line with Rishi’s suggestion staff might quit if they can’t go back to the office.
29.03.2021
UK startup Deep Branch has raised €8m ($9.5m) to convert CO2 into animal feed to combat the deforestation caused by soya being grown for conventional feed. Deep Branch’s system feeds hydrogen and carbon into a microorganism to produce a high-value protein that can be transformed into animal feed pellets.
29.03.2021
For the third year running, VivaTech and 50inTech have joined forces on this initiative which aims to promote and propel promising startups founded by women. Founders have until the 18th of April to apply.
29.03.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
27.03.2021
Advances in technology are creating solutions, research and support for social issues that have dated back centuries. Partnerships between innovative companies create an additional boost to such causes and are invaluable to those in need.
26.03.2021
YSYS’ Impact Report for 2019-20 shows that specific efforts to improve recruitment, entrepreneurship and company culture for people from diverse backgrounds are working. Now the community is focusing on COVID-19 recovery.
25.03.2021
New research conducted by Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) has found that 61% of women business owners have found operating a business during the pandemic a struggle.
24.03.2021
Reliable employment for young people has suffered during the pandemic, with recruitment opportunities lacking. Mentoring is a smart way to help young people look at their strengths and ways in which to excel in their chosen career path.
23.03.2021
You would be forgiven in thinking that the tech industry – like so many other sectors – may have suffered from the challenges that 2020 encapsulated. However, the annual Tech Nation Report suggests to the contrary, highlighting the triumphs for the tech industry in the UK during the year.
23.03.2021
Dija, the ultrafast grocery delivery service that promises to deliver in 10-minutes, has closed a deal with Cambridge-based Genie, a delivery startup. Founders Tim Chan and Callum MacBeth will join the Dija launch team to support growth outside of London.
22.03.2021