Actus

Un must have pour nos lecteurs, cette rubrique "Actu" revient sur l’actualité chaude de l’écosystème entrepreneurial français : annonces financières et gouvernementales, rachats, mouvements etc.
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Meet the Corporate Governance Institute, the membership body that educates and certifies company directors
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Anthony Quigley, founder and executive chairman of the Corporate Governance Institute, about the need for better certification of directors, implementing good corporate governance at scale, and the centrality of company culture.
Portfolio by " Anthony Quigley
24.08.2023
University spinout growth gaining traction outside traditional ‘golden triangle’ stronghold
Manchester and Bristol show highest growth in spinout populations, while Edinburgh continues to attract spinouts from across the UK.
News by " Max Lunn
24.08.2023
University spinout growth gaining traction outside traditional ‘golden triangle’ stronghold
Drawing a blueprint for Nigeria: an interview with Kuda and Target Global
The Lagos startup scene is on the up. It's the #1 ranked startup ecosystem in the best funded country in Africa. One of the leading commercial cities in an emerging market crying out for tech solutions to infrastructural deficits, Lagos is an exciting prospect in the global startup scene. To learn more about the Nigerian startup ecosystem, I spoke to Nigerian digital banking app, Kuda, and VC Target Global.
Portfolio by " Jamie Walker
23.08.2023
Is a circular economy approach right for your business?
The circular economy is transforming how companies think about resources, waste and business models. It is based on the principles of eliminating waste, circulating products and materials and regenerating natural systems.
Decoding by " Dakota Murphey
23.08.2023
Is a circular economy approach right for your business?
Meet Kontor, the scaleup finding offices for the likes of Monzo, Deliveroo and Revolut
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to James Townsend, CEO of Kontor about the best real estate advice for unicorns, working with progressive landlords and the importance of stepping outside your own network for invaluable input.
Portfolio by " James Townsend
23.08.2023
Meet Kontor, the scaleup finding offices for the likes of Monzo, Deliveroo and Revolut
Meet Kuda, the full service money app for Africans
As part of our QFQ - or Quick Founder Questions - series we spoke to Babs Ogundeyi, co-founder and Group CEO at Kuda, the full service money app for Africans about providing accessible and affordable financial services, serving the majority, and opening over 6 million bank accounts.
Portfolio by " Babs Ogundeyi
22.08.2023
Meet Audoo, the company that helps musicians get paid when their songs are played
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ryan Edwards, CEO and founder of Audoo, about the need to ensure recording artists are paid fairly for their work, revolutionising the royalty reporting system, and the power of pink toe-nails!
Portfolio by " Ryan Edwards
22.08.2023
Meet Audoo, the company that helps musicians get paid when their songs are played
A quest to conquer space and die on Mars: an interview with Vlad Sitnikov, founder of StartRocket
Vlad Sitnikov is on a space mission. He wants to put satellites into low-orbit to broadcast corporate logos or emergency messages to the citizens of cities, across the globe, each dawn and dusk. But first he needs to find the money.
Portfolio by " Jamie Walker
22.08.2023
These are the top career skills for an AI future
It’s been a worrying time for tech workers. Global layoffs have affected hundreds of thousands of jobs all across the sector, and in the UK, VC funding has plummeted.
News by " Kirstie McDermott
22.08.2023
Looking for a new job? The AI-powered interviewer will see you now
Mobilising Japanese capital worldwide, a profile of Kepple Capital
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Takahiro Kanzaki, CEO of Kepple Capital.
Portfolio by " Takahiro Kanzaki
21.08.2023
Mobilising Japanese capital worldwide, a profile of Kepple Capital
Beneath the hype: Underappreciated technologies changing smart homes
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hype of emerging technology. We love the promise and potential of the new and shiny gadgets that give good demo. But for design and business leaders it’s important to be able to see through the hype and analyse the wider implications and opportunities that may not always capture headlines.
Opinion by " Matthew Cockerill
21.08.2023
Beneath the hype: Underappreciated technologies changing smart homes
Moving from AI anxiety to optimism: Why we need to harness our right-brain thinking to thrive alongside tech at work
We seamlessly use our left brain and right brain during the day, yet for many entrepreneurs, their way of working today is highly skewed towards using the logical, analytical left side of the brain, which helps you to enhance the strategic, problem-solving and goal achievement abilities required to run your own company.
Decoding by " Yda Bouvier
21.08.2023
Moving from AI Anxiety to Optimism: Why we need to harness our right-brain thinking to thrive alongside tech at work
World Entrepreneurs’ Day advice from world leading entrepreneurs
Every successful business started with a long-term vision and as entrepreneurs navigate countless obstacles, their determination kept them on track. That’s why for World Entrepreneurs’ Day, we’re celebrating those who made their dream a reality.
Opinion by " Maddyness UK
21.08.2023
World Entrepreneurs’ Day advice from world leading entrepreneurs
Meet Dovetail and manage your customer insights, analysis and automation
As part of our quick founder questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Benjamin Humphrey, cofounder and CEO of Dovetail about data analysis, creating a customer insights hub, working with Canva and creating an "office-first" culture.
Portfolio by " Benjamin Humphrey
19.08.2023
Meet Dovetail and manage your customer insights, analysis and automation

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