We spoke to Tom Broughton, founder at spectacle retailer Cubitts, about their 'repair and rehab' approach, the struggles of the early days of business, and their brand new store in a unique, historical setting.
07.06.2022
Although it seems ESG’s rise to the top of the news agenda was swift, focus on its fundamental elements – Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance – are nothing new. Previously understood through the term ‘CSR’ or corporate social responsibility, many agree that ESG is merely the newest edition in a constant rebrand of the same principles. And in extreme cases, it’s considered a deceptive way of boosting corporate reputation: a guise distracting the industry from a lack of action being taken.
07.06.2022
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Amali de Alwis, CEO of Subak.
06.06.2022
The fintech landscape is booming, with investments coming in from all corners. To get ahead of the competition, it will be crucial for fintech companies to truly understand their major audiences such as the new-age generation.
06.06.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
03.06.2022
Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators and investors are set to unite in the fight against climate change at the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect London.
03.06.2022
A new initiative has been launched to support academics and healthcare professionals to further develop their careers in the emerging world of surgical technology paving the way to improve patient outcomes in years to come.
02.06.2022
At long last, gender diversity in tech and VC has finally reached the top of the agenda! This is thanks to the tireless efforts of inspiring individuals and fearless entrepreneurs leading the way around the world.
02.06.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
01.06.2022
The importance of carefully selecting your tech stack as a new startup business cannot be understated. As a startup, you have numerous factors to consider in the immediate term that might require quick decisions and will be crucial to the success of your business. However, quick or rushed decisions on your tech stack may come back to bite in years to come!
01.06.2022
Techstars London has unveiled its 2022 cohort, placing a major focus on underrepresented founders. We asked each of the twelve startups to explain what their startup does, and to summarise their experience as a founder in one word.
31.05.2022
The UK tech industry has grown remarkably in recent years. Even against the backdrop of a digital skills crisis, fierce global competition and major economic upheavals, the sector has soared to new heights.
31.05.2022
What constitutes commerce success in 2022? It’s a seriously tough climate out there. In B2B and B2C, it's harder than ever to win and retain customers. There’s so much choice, and it's easy to switch suppliers, which means that customer experience has become the primary way of differentiation.
31.05.2022
Fitch Ratings has said economic activity remains linked to CO2 emissions. It said breaking that link is vital to meeting climate targets amid continued increases in global GDP of up to 3% by 2024.
30.05.2022