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How have businesses responded to COVID-19? The stats
Uncertain times lie ahead, says HSBC’s Navigator 2020 Report. Maddyness explores the findings of the report and the challenges that lie ahead for businesses – from bettering supply chains to formulating more sustainable business models.
News by " Maddyness
11.12.2020
How European DeFi startups are changing the finance world
The media’s focus might be on Bitcoin's bull run but the real crypto revolution is in decentralised finance. Any crypto holder is understandably delighted by Bitcoin breaking the $19,000 barrier but this is only one small thing happening in the cryptocurrency world today.
Decoding by " Maddyness
11.12.2020
COVID-19 exposed the UK's childcare crisis. Poncho has launched in the UK to address this
Average annual childcare costs reached £6,800 in 2020. New digital startup Poncho, backed by Kamet Ventures, will help businesses support working parents and their kids.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
10.12.2020
Discover the 3 French companies selected to compete in the Tech Rocketship Awards
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) launched the first European edition of the Tech Rocketship Awards, its famous programme dedicated to startups and innovative companies.
Decoding by " Maddyness
10.12.2020
Why are most fintech’s staying private, and will this change anytime soon?
The ongoing cascade of Covid-originating disruption has in some ways been a blessing in disguise for the UK’s fintech sector. The forced abandonment of traditional ways of doing business around the world has underlined the growing relevance of the sector in general, and several UK startups have risen to prominence thanks to the fleet-footed and self-assured way they have grasped the opportunities that disruption always brings.
Portfolio by " Oli Weiss
10.12.2020
Throw off your competition: lessons from the Nakatomi Tower
There are two types of people: those who believe Die Hard is a Christmas movie - and who will see this article as a natural holiday edition - and those who don’t. Still, everyone can enjoy a few tips about beating competitors. In this Christmas special, Caroline Franczia, founder of Uppercut-First, analyses the consequences of an unsettling yet organised competitor disrupting your plans. You can still turn things around with fewer resources, much like John McClane at the top of the Nakatomi Tower.
News by " Caroline Franczia
10.12.2020
Trust goes beyond imagery: Interview with Jacqueline Kusamotu, cofounder Candour Beauty
Maddyness spoke to Jacqueline Kusamotu – cofounder of Candour Beauty, which is transforming the way Black women buy beauty and personal care products, and founder of The Black British Census, a data platform that will allow businesses to adequately understand the Black British population.
Portfolio by " Jacqueline Kusamotu
10.12.2020
Atomico releases the State of European Tech Report 2020
We’ve all been waiting to see just how much of an impact COVID has had on the tech ecosystem. Maddyness goes into detail on the five shifts to look out for as Atomico releases its annual State of European Tech report.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
09.12.2020
What makes a journalist want to become a tech CEO? Interview with James Flint, Hospify
He covered technology before the internet even existed for the Independent, Mute and WIRED. But then, several years ago, James Flint decided to seek new pastures at the sharp end of the cyber universe. Why?
Portfolio by " James Flint
09.12.2020
Oxford tech bounces back from coronavirus impact to raise over $500M in 2020
Oxford’s tech sector has demonstrated its world-leading qualities as the job market bounced back from the impact of the coronavirus and startups and scaleups in the sector raised over $500M in the year to date.
Portfolio by " Maddyness
09.12.2020
VC Spend in DACH startups reaches record high of €2.1B in Q3 2020
Frontline Ventures, an early stage B2B SaaS venture capital firm specialising in global expansion, and Speedinvest, a European venture capital fund for early-stage tech startups, have today released the findings of a report analysing the state of tech and venture capital in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
News by " Maddyness
09.12.2020
How ‘Open Banking’ is hitting the mainstream via new innovations
Open Banking, which requires giving third parties access to your personal or business financial data, might well sound incredibly unpalatable on paper, but consumers are lapping it up. The concept was designed to disrupt traditional financial services and - because of new innovations - it is starting to be embraced by more and more individuals and businesses.
News by " Chloe Marchbank
09.12.2020
Frank Restuccia: ‘I wish I learned to code when I was a kid’
As a father of two young children, I have recently been contemplating what skills they’ll need to thrive in the world of tomorrow. If I could speak to my six-year-old self, I would spend more time learning to code. I strongly believe that coding has become a foundational skill that has value across many disciplines. Every child should have the opportunity to learn to code from an early age.
Opinion by " Frank Restuccia
09.12.2020
Keeping kids safe online: Interview with Richard Pursey, CEO of SafeToNet
When it comes to taking safeguarding responsibilities seriously, SafeToNet is streets ahead of every tech giant out there. After seeing a terminally ill child in tears over online bullying, Richard Pursey channeled his experience in behavioural analytics into creating a tool to keep children safe from harm – without eroding their privacy.
Portfolio by " Richard Pursey
08.12.2020
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