Maddyness UK speaks to Ian Dibb, founder of Keylu (formerly Once I've Gone), about why he launched the platform, how we can overcome the taboo of discussing death and why it’s important to have personal affairs in order as soon as possible.
30.09.2021
When startups and scaleups grow, the way they store and manage their data becomes more important. This means that trusted cloud solutions are both high in demand and crucial for companies to scale quickly, while being sure their data is protected.
27.09.2021
You’ve seen what’s happening: the steady rises in gas prices since the start of the year have resulted in a sudden wave of concern from UK politicians, the energy sector and industry about threats to operations and consumers.
27.09.2021
The power of advertising has propelled to new heights in the digital age. Maddyness UK spoke to Glen Dormieux, founder at Playrcart, on how his startup is riding that wave and making adverts instantly transactional.
23.09.2021
Raphael Rodier, global chief revenue officer at Ogury, discusses the launch of the business in 2014, areas for improvement in digital advertising and his thoughts on GDPR.
22.09.2021
Maddyness UK spoke to Keith Tsui, CEO and cofounder at Medwise, about his personal journey from doctor to cofounder, the AI platform changing the way clinicians research medical information, and the impact of COVID-19 on the world of healthtech.
21.09.2021
The UK should increase its support of alternative protein research, which currently stands at £90M ($125M), in order to help combat climate change, according to a report from think-tank the Social Market Foundation.
20.09.2021
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Michiel Kotting and Wendy Xiao Schadeck, partners at Northzone, an early investor in category-defining businesses like Hopin, Spotify, Klarna, Personio, Spring Health and Trustpilot.
06.09.2021
UK firm Lilli will install AI-backed sensors in the homes of 100 people in Dorset requiring social care under a three-month pilot. The technology will monitor the residents’ behaviour, movement and use of appliances, and the data generated could reduce annual patient visits by 780 hours and save the local council £250,000 ($345,000).
06.09.2021
Using an app to arrange a journey via a ride-hailing company is commonplace for so many of us. But have you ever given a thought to the type of vehicle you travel in and how your driver pays for it? Maddyness UK spoke to Nicko Williamson, founder of WeFlex.
26.08.2021
Maddyness UK speaks to Rémy Astié, cofounder of wealth container platform Vauban, about launching a business from a dingy flat, hurdles for new angel investors and the change in approach to investing.
25.08.2021
Banking and investing is something of a mystery for many of us: it’s safe to say that a lot of people should know more about looking after their money, but simply haven’t been schooled in the best ways to do this. Ikigai is a new banking and investment app targeting exactly those people. Maddyness UK spoke to its cofounder, Edgar de Picciotto.
19.08.2021
This was the common theme at Christie’s Art + Tech Summit, titled NFTs and Beyond. This July 15th event, which was held both virtually and physically at Christie’s in Manhattan’s Rockefeller plaza, featured a super eclectic group of panellists and covered the landscape of the new talk of the town: NFTs.
18.08.2021
As life slowly returns to a new post-pandemic normal, startups are looking at how to excel in this uncertain, unknown territory. Maddyness UK spoke to Sonya Iovieno, head of venture & growth at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) UK Branch, about pinpointing job specifications, the key to success in overseas growth, and the sudden uptick in digital adoption.
18.08.2021