In my line of work, as a Tech Journalist and Media expert, I come into contact with first time founders and CEO’s on a daily basis. One of the common reigning challenges many face is when and how to launch, scale and exit. Unless of course you’re building a legacy and therefore an exit is not on the roadmap. But most importantly something most first time and even seasoned CEO’s struggle to perfect is the art of delegation. Especially when starting out.
09.06.2021
Before we get into this, I’m going to first clarify that you should do everything in your power to satisfy every single one of your customers. It’s hard to argue against making customers happy, but I’m going to do it anyway, because living by the rule that the customer is always right is a dangerous game when you’re trying to innovate.
08.06.2021
What’s in common between backlinks and SEO? To start with, backlink building is one of two major parts of search engine optimisation: on-site SEO (managing keywords and their density, placing internal links, doing dozens of other tasks under direct control) and external SEO (it’s under indirect influence which is still manageable, but sees your website as part of the Internet community).
03.06.2021
The global startup ecosystem axis has fundamentally shifted over the past 12 months. The pandemic has been a test for all nations, cities and global entrepreneurial communities.
02.06.2021
Talking bespoke hair analysis, how food can impact hair health, and perfecting customer research with the CEO of That Good Hair.
02.06.2021
There’s no worse feeling for an entrepreneur than pushing a brilliant idea all the way though execution and then launching that new product or feature to dead silence. But oddly enough, we entrepreneurs tend to do this a lot. In fact, I just did it again myself. Even after building over a dozen startups over a couple decades, I still dive right into this trap headfirst.
01.06.2021
As venture capitalists, we are afforded insights into the challenges, opportunities, and new markets that today’s founders are tackling at the earliest possible opportunity. This gives VCs an unprecedented opportunity to witness innovative, market-defining technologies at their genesis.
27.05.2021
Talking the benefits of green action, training teachers in climate literacy, and working with Europe's leading tech-for-good investor with the founder of EcoSpot.
26.05.2021
A lot of advisor-type people will tell an entrepreneur that their startup is either investable or it isn’t, with no middle ground. Experience has taught me that there is always middle ground when it comes to seeking investment.
25.05.2021
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 hear from Ernesto Schmitt, cofounder and Arch Crafter at The Craftory.
24.05.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
22.05.2021
As the number of successful Korean startups increases, large companies that are interested in collaborating with them is increasing. In the past, the focus was on simple support, but now the atmosphere seems to have definitely changed as we can see in active collaboration.
21.05.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
21.05.2021
Caroline Franczia is a regular columnist for Maddyness, she usually provides entrepreneurial advice mixed with Pop culture. Supported by the incredible Thelma and Louise here she opens up about her experiences of being a woman in the tech industry, working for American corporations and scaleups.
21.05.2021