Building the economy our planet needs, a profile of Planet A
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Lena Thiede, cofounder and General Partner at Planet A Ventures.
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Meet Miracamp, the ultimate video editing bootcamp with teachers from HBO, Netflix, Disney and more
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Pierre Narchi, cofounder of Miracamp about building an online bootcamp for video editors, a student-first culture and international expansion.
Craftsmanship, companionship and care with Konpanion
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke Alexandre Colle, Swen Gaudl & Camila Jimenez Pol, the founders of Konpanion about loneliness, robotics, provocation and a future where technology enriches human lives through empathetic design
Safeguarding corporate credibility against deepfake deception
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology present unprecedented reputational risks for businesses and their leaders. What was once the domain of science fiction is now a pressing concern that demands immediate attention.
Turning crisis into opportunity at GTF Connect
GTF Connect, part of Europe's leading sustainable tech event GREENTECH FESTIVAL (GTF), returned to London on September 4th and 5th, drawing 700 visitors to the Ministry of Sound. Maddyness heard from some of the startups driving positive change.
Compliance with new AI regulation is important – but there are positives for startups to embrace too
Ensuring your startup is up to date with the latest AI regulations is an essential task, but with the strict rulings comes upsides to be excited about – and they include cash savings.
Embrace water and keep your hair dry with Obé
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Danielle Obe, founder of Obé about finding a solution to water and chemical damage on Black hair and hairstyles, influencing real change for a community and making water more inclusive.
The zone of genius could be your ticket to better work fulfilment, but what is it?
Sometimes in work, things just click. You get absorbed in a task, time seems to fly by, outputs are strong, and achieved with minimal pain. Professional athletes call it ‘being in the zone’, and this phraseology works well when you have one core objective. However, most workers have multiple projects, tasks and deadlines to manage, and you can’t ‘be in the zone’ all the time, can you?
Growth companies must make talent the top priority
While various components influence the success of growth companies, none is more essential than identifying and hiring talented individuals.
Luscid, Sponsorship decision-making backed by data
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Harry Coe, Co-Founder and CEO of Luscid about data-led decision making, recent investment and changing the status quo.
Fluorochemical production, biotech and biomaterials 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.
