Opinion

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Opinion
11.12.2024
Breaking the network bias: How data can lead to smarter, more diverse investments
Imagine a world where the next groundbreaking innovation is overlooked because the founder didn’t fit the “typical” VC mold. That’s the reality we risk if we don’t address bias in investment. My cofounder Eva de Mol and I have experienced the power of gender bias firsthand. When raising our first fund, we were met with comments like, “You really need a man on your team,” and “Real men like numbers and women don’t”.
Opinion
14.11.2024
As businesses across the UK adapt to rapid technological advancements, electronic invoicing and artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as pivotal tools in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. David Malan, Sales Director for DocuWare in the UK and Ireland, shares his insights on how these technologies are transforming the industry.
Opinion
25.09.2024
Ensuring your startup is up to date with the latest AI regulations is an essential task, but with the strict rulings comes upsides to be excited about – and they include cash savings.
How to use AI for budgeting and saving money: A complete guide
OPINION BY EVELYN JOHNSON
03.02.2024
How to use AI for budgeting and saving money : A complete guide
A growing number of businesses are utilising artificial intelligence, or AI, to aid with tasks like medical diagnosis and customer support. In the field of artificial intelligence, chatbots such as ChatGPT, Jasper, Bard, Bing Chat, and Pi have gained popularity. With the use of prompts and interaction, chatbots enable users to ask questions and get responses.
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The Yin and Yang of founder success: The Mundane and The Marvellous
What if the secret to building a $100M SaaS company wasn’t just about self belief and innovation, but about mastering the mundane?
Opinion by Stephen Millard
10.04.2025
The Yin and Yang of founder success: The Mundane and The Marvellous
In a world of AI, do customers still want to speak to a human?
The rise of AI-powered customer service agents has transformed the way businesses handle support. Companies like Sierra AI, Poly AI, and Volubile AI are leading the charge, developing sophisticated voice and text-based AI systems designed to handle customer queries with speed and efficiency.
Opinion by Charles Kergaravat
09.04.2025
In a world of AI, do customers still want to speak to a human?
Small vs. Mega Funds - A power shift in Venture Capital led by First Time Funds
Venture capital’s power dynamics are shifting. In an exclusive piece for Maddyness, Noa Khamallah explores why mall, operator-led funds are gaining the upper hand in a world where capital efficiency reigns.
Opinion by Noa Khamallah
07.04.2025
AI at work: Are we automating productivity - or undermining it?
AI promises to make work easier, but is it making employees less capable in the process? In this article, Alice Ivanoff, cofounder of kokoon, explores the hidden cost of automation and why true productivity comes from empowerment, not just efficiency.
Opinion by Alice Ivanoff
04.04.2025
Definitive guide to automating manual legal tasks

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