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What’s the future of remote working?
The concept of work from home has struggled to gain traction for years. However, in the wake of the pandemic, millions of individuals around the globe found out ways to work remotely. They came up with a workplace environment not tethered to an office.
Opinion by " Evelyn Johnson
24.02.2021
The UK's position in the global quantum race is strong - we must be bold to lead the quantum revolution
In recent years, quantum computing has shifted from a distant possibility to a reality within touching distance. Areas with the potential to revolutionise the economy and society, investment has exponentially increased, and breakthroughs are now being announced more regularly.
Opinion by " Dr Graeme Malcom
23.02.2021
4 ways AI and fashion will transform healthcare in 2021
Has the way something looked ever impacted whether or not you use it, even if it could have a positive impact on your health? David Newns, founder of wearable tech clothing company Prevayl, explores the link between AI, fashion and health.
Opinion by " David Newns
22.02.2021
4 ways AI and fashion will transform healthcare in 2021
Clubhouse booms in Korean startup scene
Clubhouse, an audio-based social network platform, is gaining popularity within the Korean startup scene. Clubhouse, the fastest growing platform in Silicon Valley, has already surpassed $1 billion in valuation despite it still being in the beta phase. Famous celebrities-including Silicon Valley’s famous startup CEOs-have been using the app ever since its launch. After Elon Musk opened a room late January, the number of Clubhouse users around the world has rapidly increased leading to the craze landing in Korea.
Opinion by " Maddyness, with StartupRecipe
18.02.2021
How you can use XR tech to achieve your business goals
With 2021 now well underway, now is a moment to pause and consider exactly how you are going to achieve those ambitious goals you set out in January.
Opinion by " Dr Alex Young
16.02.2021
The rise of the clinical investor: Future-proofing the healthcare ecosystem
Depending on your perspective, 2020 was either a year to forget or a year that will never be forgotten. All industries have felt the wrath COVID-19 - and none more so than the healthcare sector. The pandemic has brought about unimaginable challenges, and with it, a critical need to stem the growing flow of patients suffering with the virus. As a consequence, frontline healthcare professionals have had to forward plan and anticipate the needs of a world in which Covid will undoubtedly be sticking around.
Opinion by " Rick Rowan
10.02.2021
How startups get suckered: The Pitch Contest - when entrepreneurs become a sideshow
In 20+ years of founding and selling companies, advising entrepreneurs and executives, and even back when I used to invest in startups, I’ve seen way too many entrepreneurs — both young and old, both fresh and experienced — fall for some of the same sketchy shit over and over again.
Opinion by " Joe Procopio
09.02.2021
Dawn Capital predicts the categories that will break out in 2021
What will be the most underrated category for investment this year? Game-changing to enterprises, but a corner of B2B software that not enough people are talking about (yet)?
Opinion by " Dawn Capital
09.02.2021
Fintech’s democratic solution to crypto: the ETF
The cryptocurrency world can feel difficult to grasp. However, if you bottle it into a collection of securities that can be traded like stock on exchanges, you have a solution that investors are already accustomed to.
Opinion by " Roxane Sanguinetti
03.02.2021
Early Metrics' tech trend predictions for 2021
For anyone working in the innovation ecosystem, the big question is always: what’s the next big thing? Needless to say that in 2021, the sanitary crisis will continue to be a major influencing factor in technology developments and business trends.
Opinion by " Gene Gerrienne
02.02.2021
How entrepreneurs take the loss — When startup leaders get forced out
In my long career as an entrepreneur, I can definitely say I’ve lost more times than I’ve won. Not in the way you might think. In terms of outcomes, I’m batting well over 50%. But to get there, I’ve had to take a lot of Ls — from losing deals, to losing position, to losing face. How do entrepreneurs deal with all of that losing? I mean, besides alcohol.
Opinion by " Joe Procopio
02.02.2021
What you need to know about Organisational Intelligence
You might understand AI, but how does your knowledge on Organisational Intelligence shape up? Thomas Davies, founder and CEO, Temporall, explains its importance to workplace leadership and overcoming the challenges COVID-19 has created.
Opinion by " Thomas Davies
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01.02.2021
Temporall, experts in organisational intelligence
Snackable content & business insights: a new book from Caroline Franczia
Caroline Franczia is a regular columnist at Maddyness, known for the witty and insightful parallels she draws between everyday startup life and the world of the silver screen. We interviewed her about her new book, Popcorn for the new CEO.
Opinion by " Maddyness
28.01.2021
Why raising capital needs to become more inclusive
Founding a business is never easy, but what happens to those who face hurdles from the very beginning because of their race, gender or socioeconomic status? Vanessa Martins Lopes, CEO and founder of The Wild Curl, shares her views.
Opinion by " Vanessa Martins Lopes
28.01.2021
inclusivity in VC funding

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