Launching a travel business in the midst of the pandemic wasn't on most people's to-do lists in 2020, but that didn't phase Cat Jones, CEO and founder of slow travel holiday company Byway.
02.02.2022
Visionary, confident, outcasts, impulsive – these are all common stereotypes about startup leaders. But what qualities does a successful leader in this realm really need to have?
Opinion by
"
Michał Schindler
01.02.2022
When you think of the ‘creative economy’, what likely springs to mind is people working in the arts, advertising and film industries, or perhaps social media, ‘influencer’ marketing and gaming. And all that is undoubtedly correct – it is a wide-ranging collection of sectors operating across the economy – but what is arguably less well-known is the sheer impact the creative industries are having, and can have, on social and environmental issues.
Portfolio by
"
Simon Andrews
01.02.2022
The high quit rate for US workers can be attributed to employees moving on to higher paid jobs with better benefits – not simply leaving their roles to follow passions or start afresh. White House economists are stressing that what has been termed the “Great Resignation” is actually the “Great Upgrade”, as workers are staying in the labour market and looking for positions where they can provide for their families.
Decoding by
"
Fred Fullerton
31.01.2022
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness normally profiles funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today however, we flip the script and hear from Emily LaRocque, Associate at Landscape VC.
Portfolio by
"
Emily LaRocque
31.01.2022
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
Decoding by
"
Maddyness UK
28.01.2022
The words 'debt collection' have for a long time carried a whole load of negative connotations. From the customer's perspective, being contacted by a debt collector often brings on feelings of shame or embarrassment, despite the fact that most people fall behind on payments due to unexpected life events.
Opinion by
"
Amon Ghaiumy
27.01.2022
There's no magic formula for success, and it doesn't come down to focusing marketing efforts on search ads and paid socials. Today's unicorn companies are proving to have a strong go-to-market strategy and a unique way of serving their market.
27.01.2022
The medicinal benefits of CBD have been recognised for millennia. Documented in the medicine books of many ancient civilisations, it seems our modern civilisation is just about to catch up.
Decoding by
"
Maddyness UK
26.01.2022
The old adage goes that ‘you are what you eat’. It’s become a byword for how we’ve become more thoughtful about the food we consume, and the impact this has on us and our surrounding environment.
News by
"
Olivia Brooks
26.01.2022
Last year will be unique in many ways, but one thing that will be repeated in 2022 is that hiring will still be tough. Unlike previous economic shocks there is no big pool of talent that has lost their jobs. We still have significantly less qualified people per job opening, so you’ll need to work hard to capture the right people.
Opinion by
"
Alan Furley
25.01.2022
We spoke to Orr Vinegold, founder at accelerator Unrest, about his vision for the programme, why he decided to focus on startups creating a positive world impact, and the exciting businesses in its very first cohort.
Portfolio by
"
Maddyness UK
24.01.2022
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Simon Andrews, Chief Investment Officer at Edge VC.
Portfolio by
"
Simon Andrews
24.01.2022
Farmers in England will receive subsidies to rewild their land as part of wider, large-scale nature recovery projects announced by the UK government. Under the scheme, large areas of land will be managed to promote conservation, provide wildlife habitats and restore river and stream health.
Decoding by
"
Katie Chan
24.01.2022
Maddyness Factory
The Maddyness teams have been committed for over a decade to the most innovative companies in France and those closest to entrepreneurs. Every day, we are committed to promoting your operations, to creating the best content for you, in all its forms. Want to work with the favorite media of entrepreneurs? Us too.
Submit information
Want to send us some news? An opinion or an idea? Anonymously or not, we'd love to hear from you
