As much as others might like to claim otherwise, no generation is quite as in tune with tech as Gen Z. Whilst those before them were born into a world with varying degrees of technological exposure, Gen Z are the first truly digital native generation.
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John Rogers
29.03.2022
Guinness has designed a three-year agriculture pilot as part of efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its barley production. The pilot will involve 40 barley farms and will focus mostly on the adoption of regenerative farming practices.
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Katie Chan
28.03.2022
As part of our new quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to MyArkeo's Jana Dowling about turning experiences of personal struggle into a business to help others, bouncing back from losing funding, and addressing an unmet need for mental health support.
28.03.2022
Despite decades of effort, women are still severely underrepresented and undervalued in numerous professions around the globe, particularly in leadership roles. In the UK, only 43% of startups have any women in leadership. Majority-women leadership teams are even rarer, at only 15%.
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Felix Danbold
28.03.2022
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
25.03.2022
In 2021, there were 5.6 million private businesses in the UK - more than the entire population of Norway. Put into perspective, it’s clear that today’s entrepreneurs face more competition than ever before. As a result, investors are in high demand. At SeedLegals, our recent research discovered 70% of founders had chased potential investors up to five times before receiving a response. So entrepreneurs should be doing everything possible to attract funding and your pitch deck is the first thing to optimise.
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Anthony Rose
24.03.2022
Economic growth in the MENA – Middle East and North Africa – region is on the rise, with Gulf countries leading the charge. The pace of innovation in places such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia is attracting foreign investment at a rapid rate, which, combined with dedicated tech programmes and an increasingly skilled workforce, sees the region stand out on a global front.
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Justin Henry
24.03.2022
Continuing a recent emphasis on separating the good from the bad actors in the venture capital market, anonymous venture capital review site Landscape launches Landscape Lists, a service that aggregates anonymous founder feedback to highlight top performing venture capitalists and funds.
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Maddyness UK
24.03.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
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Maddyness UK
23.03.2022
Meet LiberEat the free UK app that allows people with food allergies to monitor and manage their dietary requirements. This innovative app allows users to scan products, search recipes, filter ingredients and find restaurants that match their food requirements. Now, LiberEat provides allergen detection technology for food businesses, acting as a second line of defence against allergens and lowering risk.
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January Barnes
23.03.2022
As more of our daily lives become intertwined with technology, today’s digital-first customers have come to expect instant service, tailored digital experiences and personalisation from every business they interact with online. Consumer expectations have never been higher. The result has been a step-change in martech innovation as businesses look for new ways to make an impact and stay ahead.
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Dominik Angerer
22.03.2022
Carbon emissions disclosure and ESG reporting is becoming mandatory for all businesses as part of the push for net-zero. Our investigation reveals overcharging and greenwashing at the heart of this new market.
21.03.2022
As we move into a post-pandemic business landscape, how does ESG (environmental, social and governance) factor into the new digital transformation roadmaps enterprises are re-drawing in the wake of COVID-19?
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Dave Howell
21.03.2022
European countries dominate almost half the trade in selling shark fins to Asia, according to a study by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. The analysis was based on customs data in three leading Asian trading hubs from 2003 to 2020. Spain was the major source of shark fin imports to Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, supplying 51,795 tonnes during the study period.
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Katie Chan
21.03.2022
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