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Elysian Fields, helping founders secure an unfair advantage in the pursuit of growth
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Martin Bailie, cofounder of Elysian Fields about provocative market positioning, lead-generation and the value of meaningful marketing.
Portfolio by " Martin Bailie
07.09.2023
Real-time data across the mobility ecosystem, meet VivaCity
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Mark Nicholson, CEO and cofounder of VivaCity about developing traffic monitoring sensors to improve road safety, traffic flow and create a more sustainable future for mobility.
Portfolio by " Mark Nicholson
06.09.2023
Real-time data across the mobility ecosystem, meet VivaCity
Thingtrax, the platform powering the factories of the future
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Paul Reader, CEO of Thingtrax about reshaping manufacturing, processing data and the critical need for resilience and mental toughness.
Portfolio by " Paul Reader
05.09.2023
Thingtrax, the platform powering the factories of the future
Global commitment to innovation, a profile of Eight Roads
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Michael Treskow, Partner at Eight Roads.
Portfolio by " Michael Treskow
04.09.2023
Global commitment to innovation, a profile of Eight Roads
Meet SURI, the sonic toothbrush making everyday rituals sustainable rituals
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Mark Rushmore, cofounder of SURI about the war against single-use plastic, winning design awards and why founders need healthy high energy to do things differently.
Portfolio by " Mark Rushmore
02.09.2023
Meet SURI, the sonic toothbrush making everyday rituals sustainable rituals
Meet Borderless, the platform for streamlined international hiring
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Matthew Bond, CEO and cofounder of Borderless about his Entrepreneur First experience and building a platform to grow the size of potential workforces and streamline wider recruitment.
Portfolio by " Matthew Bond
31.08.2023
Meet Borderless, the platform for streamlined international hiring
Digit Music. Hardware, software and sounds for the modern music maker
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Owain Wilson, founder of Digit Music about creativity, charity, education and making music more accessible and inclusive.
Portfolio by " Owain Wilson
30.08.2023
Digit Music. Hardware, software and sounds for the modern music maker
Meet Tap Global, the fintech super app
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Kriya Patel, CEO of Tap Global about traditional bank's reluctance to engage with crypto users, the critical importance of regulation and trust and why you need to find time to enjoy the ride.
Portfolio by " Kriya Patel
29.08.2023
Meet Tap Global, the fintech super app
A fund founded by athletes, a profile of The Players Fund
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Fergus and Ruari Bell, Managing Partners at The Players Fund.
Portfolio by " Fergus & Ruari Bell
28.08.2023
A fund founded by athletes, a profile of The Players Fund
Automated next day payouts for marketplaces and their merchants, meet Ryft
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Sadra Hosseini, CEO of Ryft about microtransactions, PSD2 compliance and a forthcoming Series A round.
Portfolio by " Sadra Hosseini
26.08.2023
Automated next day payouts for marketplaces and their merchants, meet Ryft
The great paradigm shift: How European businesses can get AI right
One of the biggest questions CEOs are asking this year is how they can use AI in their business. The technology has the potential to transform a company’s operations, from improving the customer experience to automating backend tasks. But it also comes with risks, not least around bias and the responsible use of data. In a panel discussion hosted by Olivier Martret, Partner at Serena explored the role AI is playing in today's world.
Portfolio by " Olivier Martret
25.08.2023
The great paradigm shift: How European businesses can get AI right
Meet the Corporate Governance Institute, the membership body that educates and certifies company directors
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Anthony Quigley, founder and executive chairman of the Corporate Governance Institute, about the need for better certification of directors, implementing good corporate governance at scale, and the centrality of company culture.
Portfolio by " Anthony Quigley
24.08.2023
Drawing a blueprint for Nigeria: an interview with Kuda and Target Global
The Lagos startup scene is on the up. It's the #1 ranked startup ecosystem in the best funded country in Africa. One of the leading commercial cities in an emerging market crying out for tech solutions to infrastructural deficits, Lagos is an exciting prospect in the global startup scene. To learn more about the Nigerian startup ecosystem, I spoke to Nigerian digital banking app, Kuda, and VC Target Global.
Portfolio by " Jamie Walker
23.08.2023
Meet Kontor, the scaleup finding offices for the likes of Monzo, Deliveroo and Revolut
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Townsend, CEO of Kontor about the best real estate advice for unicorns, working with progressive landlords and the importance of stepping outside your own network for invaluable input.
Portfolio by " James Townsend
23.08.2023
Meet Kontor, the scaleup finding offices for the likes of Monzo, Deliveroo and Revolut

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