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5 hilarious but true principles of remote work for startups
Welcome to the era where your office can range from a beach in Bali (yes, I've been there for almost a year!) to your grandma's attic (and yes, I've seen that happen, too). I'm part of a remote-first company, a concept that often raises eyebrows since it's a venture capital firm.
Portfolio by " Alina Gegamova
14.05.2024
5 hilarious but true principles of remote work for startups
From ‘Leadership Lapses’ to ‘Comfort Zone Breaches’ - The Key Factors That Turn Workplace Relationships Toxic (and How To Turn Things Around)
Ever wondered why the most promising teams falter or the brightest leaders fail to shine? Often, the culprit is the quality of our workplace relationships.
Portfolio by " Nick Robinson
13.05.2024
From ‘Leadership Lapses’ to ‘Comfort Zone Breaches’
Levelling the playing field, a profile of Sie Ventures
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Triin Linamagi, Founding Partner of Sie Ventures
Portfolio by " Triin Linamagi
13.05.2024
Levelling the playing field, a profile of Sie Ventures
Moving things your way, meet Porta Delivery
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Edward Spence, Founder of Porta Delivery, about moving your items without breaking the bank, finding customers and taking action.
Portfolio by " Edward Spence
11.05.2024
Ed Spence
HealthKey, revolutionising how health and well-being services are accessed and paid for
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to David Joerring, CEO and cofounder of HealthKey about the current healthcare crisis, Founders Factory and the importance of staying calm in the chaos associated with a startup journey
Portfolio by " David Joerring | HealthKey
09.05.2024
HealthKey, revolutionising how health and well-being services are accessed and paid for
Definely, redefining the way documents are drafted, reviewed and understood
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Nnamdi Emelifeonwu and Feargus macDaeid, cofounders of Definely about streamlining access to legal documents with a suite of productivity tools.
Portfolio by " Nnamdi Emelifeonwu & Feargus macDaeid
08.05.2024
Definely, redefining the way documents are drafted, reviewed and understood
Marleybones, bringing gourmet dog food to your doorstep
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Mikala Skov, co-founder of Marleybones about fussy dogs, business growth, investment from Active partners and why nutrition is paramount for our dogs' wellbeing.
Portfolio by " Mikala Skov
07.05.2024
Marleybones, bringing gourmet dog food to your doorstep
Manage and scale your employee benefits effortlessly with Kota
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Luke Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO of Kota about employee benefits, operating across multiple countries and constantly raising expectations and ambitions.
Portfolio by " Luke Mackey
07.05.2024
Manage and scale your employee benefits effortlessly with Kota
4 French tech sectors European VCs are excited about right now
The European tech market is still finding its feet after the downturn. But I believe recent months have brought exciting new waves of opportunity and interest for investors. One market which is attracting an increasing level of buzz is France. Experiencing its first modern downturn in 2023, the region nevertheless collectively raised €8.3B across 715 startups and caught a fresh wind in the first few months of 2024.
Portfolio by " Imogen Mulliner
07.05.2024
4 French tech sectors European VCs are excited about right now
Meet ember, modern, tech-enabled, all-electric intercity bus services
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Keith Bradbury, cofounder of ember about finding meaning through innovation, transitioning to electric vehicles and the importance of legacy thinking.
Portfolio by " Keith Bradbury
02.05.2024
Meet ember, modern, tech-enabled, all-electric intercity bus services
Meet Froda, the unique morph between a tech company and a bank
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Olle Lundin, CEO and Co-Founder of Froda, about SME financing, providing a solution to the financing gap and scaling.
Portfolio by " Olle Lundin
In partnership with Froda
01.05.2024
Olle Lundin
ExecQua, the easy way to find Virtual Assistants
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Danielle Armstrong, Director of ExecQua about recognising the potential of AI, empowering Virtual assistants and being named as a finalist in two UK StartUp Awards categories.
Portfolio by " Danielle Armstrong
30.04.2024
ExecQua, the easy way to find Virtual Assistants
7 common things destroying leaders’ well-being
Being an effective entrepreneurial leader requires the presence and use of key qualities accompanied by a good sense of looking after your well-being and self-care. Unfortunately, most of us don’t pay enough attention to our own well-being.
Portfolio by " Anna Eliatamby
29.04.2024
7 common things destroying leaders’ well-being
Octopus Legacy, the place to plan for death and find support after a loss
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sam Grice, Founder of Octopus Legacy about the administration involved with death, joining the Octopus Group and becoming the leader in a fragmented market.
Portfolio by " Sam Grice
27.04.2024

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