As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ralph Rogge, cofounder at Crezco, about making B2B invoice payments as simple as in-store card transactions, company culture and a successful seed round.
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Maddyness UK
20.07.2022
The casual trader may be forgiven for feeling slightly deceived by the stock market over the past couple years, with stock market valuations falling off the cliff for certain companies, relative to their IPOs.
20.07.2022
The events industry was one of the sectors worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent health restrictions. Forced to adapt to a new reality, organisations have heavily relied on the use of online technology to maintain links with their various stakeholders. This has allowed private companies and public institutions to reach a much wider audience, with hybrid formats becoming the new norm.
19.07.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jules Goldberg, founder and CEO at Sleepwave, about founding his first business, helping people wake up better, and creating a new technology.
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Maddyness UK
19.07.2022
Diversity and inclusion are often mentioned at the same time and can be thought of as interconnected, but they are different and both equally vital to a thriving workplace culture. Hiring a diverse workforce doesn’t guarantee that every employee has the same experience or opportunities in the workplace.
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Joseph Williams
19.07.2022
Ophelos is a new kind of debt collection with a social purpose and mission to put people and their wellbeing first. We spoke to its CEO and cofounder about the cost of living crisis, ethical debt resolutions and the taboos of debt.
18.07.2022
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the world adapted to social distancing measures and lockdowns, we saw a worldwide shift towards digitalisation. Businesses rapidly learned that if they wanted to stay afloat, they would need new digital strategies to connect with consumers.
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Alex Froom
18.07.2022
For centuries, shareholder value has been the most important goal for most companies. While it remains a critical component, many companies have now moved away from a total ‘shareholder value above all else’ approach.
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Victoria Ferguson
18.07.2022
More than 420,000 young people in England are being treated for mental health problems every month, illustrating the stark reality of the unprecedented crisis professionals have been warning about.
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Amy O’Donnell
16.07.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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Maddyness UK
15.07.2022
As a cofounder of a business communication system, I know a fair bit about turning an idea into a profitable business. As daunting and overwhelming as it can be, seeing your business flourish as an entrepreneur is truly a dream come true.
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Damian Hanson
15.07.2022
Even with years of professional experience, your first job in a startup setting can be stressful and disorienting. Having guided numerous career starters in early- and growth-stage companies, Christine Harris and Sven Jungmann share six observations that can help any first-time startup employee find their way to success.
14.07.2022
Specific jargon, complex technologies, high economic barriers to entry… The metaverse is indeed far from being the most welcoming environment for newcomers. As the potential of the metaverse grows, so does the concern of an even bigger digital divide for those without the means and the skills to access it.
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Aurore Geraud
14.07.2022
The rise of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets to prominence has been nothing short of meteoric. This is hardly surprising, considering the general ascent of technology over the years, and a growing mistrust of centralised, state-influenced currencies and banks that many consumers and traders have developed since the 2009 financial crash.
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Stavros Lambouris
13.07.2022
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