Collaboration over competition: Focal's leading startup Demo Day returns
Since its inception in 2020, Focal has rapidly ascended to become one of the most prominent startup demo days globally, attracting thousands of pre-seed to Series A stage applicants and investors from around the world. Our semi-annual Demo Day events, held virtually in May and October, have become a beacon for innovation and investment.
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A founder's deep attachment to their company is both a strength and a weakness. It enables them to lead with clear vision and values but can also create "tunnel vision", blinding them to other opportunities.
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Spreading goodness with Fearne & Rosie
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Looking for a new job? The AI-powered interviewer will see you now
Imagine this for a job-hunting scenario: you’ve spent months looking for a perfect job and finally, after plenty of false starts and hopes raised and dashed, you’ve gotten an interview. It’s a remote call, and you log on, ready and eager. But instead of the human recruiter or hiring manager you’d expected, you’re met with a bot.
Multitasking is killing your productivity: How to stop hopping between tasks
Who can resist it? The temptation to drop everything you’re working on in order to fulfil another task you’ve literally just remembered. Sure, you’re in the middle of doing something else – but what about that email you totally forgot to reply to? In the moment, this new task takes priority, especially when you’re worried you’ll only forget again otherwise.
Meet healthwords.ai, the AI-powered self-care platform transforming how we manage our own health
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Arsalan Karim, CEO and Co-Founder of healthwords.ai about the importance of selfcare, trusting AI with our health and how the platform can significantly reduce the burden on healthcare systems
Why we need innovation in construction and freight to tackle air pollution
When we launched Breathable Cities in 2023, an accelerator programme for startups tackling air pollution, we didn’t envisage the diversity of solutions in development. It became an unexpected opportunity and a challenge because air pollution has so many contributory factors seeking solutions.
Cardiovascular disease, cybersecurity and Atomico's new funds in this week's Maddymoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
