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ARTICLES BY “David Johnson”
How did a software engineer end up disrupting wealth management?
At just 28, Joaquim De La Cruz has already made a mark on the finance world. Named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Finance 2024, the Spanish entrepreneur is the mastermind behind Flanks, a platform that transforms fragmented financial data into seamless, actionable insights. But his journey into wealth management was anything but traditional.
Portfolio by " Joaquim De La Cruz
03.04.2025
Why culture and strategy are the hallmarks of great leadership
Someone once said to me that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. Perhaps suggesting that all the best-laid plans in business won’t execute well unless you have the right people. I get it, but also feel like this is a bit of a misnomer. After all, you need a strategy to have culture, right?
Tools by " Adam Bialy
03.04.2025
Affordable childcare for parents, high quality early education for children and careers for childminders, meet tiney
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Edd Read, cofounder of tiney about modernising childminding, why every child deserves great early years education and why founders need passion and persistence.
Portfolio by " Edd Read
02.04.2025
We’re missing the point with DeepSeek - Stop chasing the hype, start implementing AI
Fabien Cros looks behind the AI hype to explore why only 4% of companies are seeing real business value from AI. As the industry chases the next big model, the real challenge is how to integrate AI effectively for measurable impact.
Opinion by " Fabien Cros
02.04.2025
We’re missing the point with DeepSeek - Stop chasing the hype, start implementing AI
Four reasons why Spanish startups will be leaders in agentic AI
As is usual in tech, the US has moved faster than the rest of the world and the early days of the ‘agentic revolution’ are most evident there. However, it has no monopoly. Deepseek’s debut from China was a stark reminder of that.
Decoding by " David Villalon
02.04.2025
FlowSense, The world's first-period blood detection device for the visually impaired
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Muna Daud, Founder and CEO of FlowSense about menstrual care for visually impaired women, navigating the funding landscape in women’s health innovation and scaling globally.
Portfolio by " Muna Daud
01.04.2025
Supporting visionary founders across Europe to build next-gen B2B software companies, a profile of Nauta
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week, we speak to Borja Breña, Partner at Nauta.
Portfolio by " Borja Breña
31.03.2025
Strasbourg: An entrepreneurial ecosystem built on collective strength
Strasbourg, which hosted a stage of the Fundtruck competition last December, is home to a dynamic innovation ecosystem. Deeptech is a rapidly growing sector in the region.
Decoding by " Maddyness with La French Tech Est
28.03.2025
Children's mental health, access to private rental and Elbow Beach's new £80M fund 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.
News by " David Johnson
28.03.2025
Premium Gin, AI pathology and ocean data in this week's MaddyMoney
Mastering the digital arena: Architecting sustainable growth and profitability
In the fiercely competitive digital landscape, mere survival is an illusion. True leaders construct empires founded on enduring growth and unwavering profitability. Achieving this demands more than a conventional business model; it necessitates a strategic arsenal designed to navigate market volatility and generate lasting value.
Opinion by " Adam Graham
28.03.2025
Tech hyperscalers are driving the carbon dioxide removal market. Now they need to focus on proven solutions
Worldwide, the amount of digital data created, consumed and stored in 2024 was over 74 times what it was in 2010. As the AI revolution gathers pace, it’s projected to grow a further 2.6 times by 2028.
Opinion by " Alastair Collier
27.03.2025
Brass Monkey, bringing the life-changing power of a cold dip
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Danyl Bosomworth, the founder of Brass Monkey about experiencing burnout, the transformative power of cold therapy and proving that you can start a business in a garage.
Portfolio by " Danyl Bosomworth
27.03.2025
A Profile of Syensqo Ventures
With #QVCs, Maddyness UK profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. This week, we speak to Thomas Sayan, Partner at Syensqo Ventures.
Portfolio by " Manon Triniac
27.03.2025
PSG launches Its startup accelerator at Station F
PSG has announced the arrival of its startup accelerator at the incubator launched by Xavier Niel, making it the first sports club to join Paris' premier tech campus.
News by " Maxence Fabrion
26.03.2025
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