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Founders are typically driven by a deep passion to solve a big, meaningful problem. From the moment the entrepreneurial journey begins, everything is about that mission, and any time not spent on it feels like time wasted. There’s a constant sense of urgency, a prevailing undercurrent of uncertainty, and we carry a heavy weight of self-expectation. This creates a hotbed for mental health challenges.
10.07.2024
Jaron Soh cofounder of VODA, the LGBTQIA+ mental health app designed by leading LGBTQIA+ therapists, shares how his coming out story is also his founding story. VODA just raised a £270K pre-seed round with intersectional investors including Freiraum Ventures, ULTRA VC and Gaingels. VODA was recognised as “Most Inclusive Innovation” by PinkNews (2023), Attitude 101 Trailblazers (2024) and was featured by Google Play’s Pride Campaign last summer.
14.06.2024
A new national study has revealed entrepreneurs take the least holiday amongst Brits, averaging a mere five days per year.
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Paul Ferretti
09.05.2024
Self Space, the world's first on-demand mental health service on the high street, has secured £2.25M in funding led by Redrice Ventures.
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Paul Ferretti
09.01.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jodie Cariss and Chance Marshall, co-founders of Self Space about their recent investment, bringing therapy to the high street and the critical importance of caring about the mission, team and clients.
08.01.2024
The International Week of Happiness at Work can be a catalyst for startup businesses, fostering a positive work environment and employee well-being, boosting creativity and productivity - vital elements for entrepreneurial success in today's competitive landscape. By prioritising happiness, startups can attract and retain top talent, leading to sustainable growth and innovation.
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Maddyness UK
28.09.2023
In the fast-paced world of startups and entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusivity are no longer just buzzwords; they are key factors that drive innovation and success. Neurodiversity - a term describing differences in the way people's brains work that covers autism, ADHD, dyslexia and tourettes - offers a unique opportunity for startups to tap into a pool of underutilised talent who literally think outside the box.
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Zareen Ali
27.09.2023
A new report by Gigged.A.I reveals that the UK’s technology industry is reaching critical levels of burnout due to skills shortages and failed digital transformation ambitions.
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Paul Ferretti
20.09.2023
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Zareen Ali, CEO and cofounder of Cogs AI about supporting the neurodivergent community and the need for research, flexibility and sleep.
16.09.2023
Norrsken Foundation today launches Norrsken Mind: Psychedelic Science Initiative, a foundation focused on supporting research on psychedelic substances and their potential to treat mental health disorders.
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Paul Ferretti
13.09.2023
In recent years, workers have been demanding more meaningful mental health and wellbeing support from their employers. Startups desperate to attract top talent have answered with a whole host of ‘workplace wellness’ initiatives and benefits. But ‘happiness officers’ and branded water bottles which aren’t backed up by the robust and professional mental health support (which teams so often really need) are signs of an increasing trend for “wellbeing washing” - where support is offered in public but not in practice.
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Sançar Sahin
17.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ariana Alexander-Sefre, Co-CEO and Founder SPOKE about the power of intentionally created music, secret and mindful gigs and the importance of normalising emotional literacy and articulation.
09.05.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Mandana Ahmadi, CEO and cofounder of Alena about the role of technology in mental wellbeing, the value of connections and making life that bit easier for those managing social anxiety symptoms day-to-day.
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Mandana Ahmadi
22.04.2023
According to research from the Mental Health Foundation, one in six people in the United Kingdom experience mental health problems in the workplace. The foundation’s research also revealed that 12.7% of all sickness absence days are a result of mental health conditions. Additionally, it was revealed that better mental health support in the workplace can save UK businesses as much as £8B every year.
20.04.2023
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