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Oxford’s tech sector has demonstrated its world-leading qualities as the job market bounced back from the impact of the coronavirus and startups and scaleups in the sector raised over $500M in the year to date.
09.12.2020
When it comes to taking safeguarding responsibilities seriously, SafeToNet is streets ahead of every tech giant out there. After seeing a terminally ill child in tears over online bullying, Richard Pursey channeled his experience in behavioural analytics into creating a tool to keep children safe from harm – without eroding their privacy.
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Richard Pursey
08.12.2020
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week we spoke to Sebastian Peck, Managing Director InMotion Ventures.
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Sebastian Peck
07.12.2020
Tech ought to be a central part of how we go about social transformation. There are around a thousand tech-for-good organisations in the UK, with a collective £2.3B market value, tackling problems spanning healthcare and homelessness to accessibility and energy efficiency.
03.12.2020
Tyto has today published its fourth annual Tyto Tech 500 Power List, revealing the most influential individuals in the UK tech sector. Politicians have risen to the top of the acclaimed tech influencer list, indicating the impact of the pandemic on the tech economy.
03.12.2020
From roast turkey and mountains of leftovers to the unwanted gifts that gather dust and eventually end up in landfill, Christmas is an ecological nightmare. By trying out the sharing economy, we can celebrate more mindfully without any extra cost.
03.12.2020
Hello Lamp Post is making it possible this festive season, by bringing towns and cities to life. Although Christmas is going to look and feel very different this year, that doesn’t mean we should forget our festive traditions - if anything, spreading a little bit of Christmas joy has never been more important to our communities… even if it is in a completely unique, contactless and digital way.
02.12.2020
Ecosia lets you save the world as you search. Now, it’s backed TreeCard, so you can do the same as you spend. Maddyness spoke to TreeCard’s creator, Jamie Cox, who’s bringing early success with student sensation Cashew to the sustainability table. We talked about making sure tree planting is done right and the power of educating the consumer.
02.12.2020
“Crisis creates opportunity”, says Carly Morris, who’s joined OS from the International Airlines Group. With a new cohort of startups onboarding now, Geovation - with Carly at the helm - looks set to continue spearheading innovation within startups using location and property data, despite stormy seas.
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Carly Morris
01.12.2020
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Charlotte Bruce, principal at Cherry Ventures.
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Charlotte Bruce
30.11.2020
It’s an unconventional but straightforward way of topping up your income - and a way to take back control of your own data. Meet Qmee, the platform that allows you to shop and share your opinion and subsequently gain real cash rewards.
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Nick Sutton
30.11.2020
Sebastien Faelens, who at the start of this year ran a wine business, struggled deeply when pubs, bars and restaurants closed overnight due to COVID-19. His revenue dropped to zero and he eventually decided to call time on his dream. Now, he’s back - this time with digital marketing offering Xplore Digital.
27.11.2020
Charities have been hit hard by COVID-19 and are finding new and innovative ways to fundraise. The usual events can obviously no longer take place and this is proving tricky for most. However, the important point to remember is that charities still need your help and to be blunt your cash. The work that they do is very important and literally changes lives. We simply cannot see charities suffer, especially in a time of crisis when they need help the most.
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Cleo McGee
26.11.2020
Sounds impossible, right? But according to Umesh Kumar, now is actually the best time to be networking. Twist, which began in a South Kensington dining room and has now pivoted to kitchen tables around the world, wants to help you connect with new people authentically.
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Umesh Kumar
26.11.2020
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