The lure of a two-sided marketplace is in its simplicity. All you have to do is let customers in one door and let vendors in another, then get paid when they transact.
27.04.2021
Much has been said about the rise of the cashless society, and that was even before the pandemic. Over the course of 2020, cash has shifted from being just a passé mode of payment to becoming a breeding ground for a killer virus.
27.04.2021
Whilst many organisations have pledged to better support minority groups, now is the time for verbal commitments to be converted into tangible action. Here are some tips on building the most inclusive business possible – from Paralympian and inclusion expert, Liz Johnson.
27.04.2021
MIT Technology Review’s flagship European conference will bring together technology leaders, researchers and innovators to discuss how tech can create an economy and society with sustainability and inclusivity at its core.
27.04.2021
Microsoft, Boeing and JPMorgan are among the firms to join the newly formed Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance, which seeks to accelerate investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reach zero-emission flights. Founding members of the alliance include Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, Netflix and Salesforce.
26.04.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This Monday, we ask why TikTok is being sued by the former children's commissioner for England.
26.04.2021
Maddyness speaks to David Roldan, Head of Startup Business Development (UK and Ireland) at AWS – Amazon’s cloud computing business.
26.04.2021
ConnectTVT, the platform joining the tech and digital dots in the Thames Valley, has announced the brand new Game Changers 2021 cohort. The programme brings together the Thames Valley’s breakthrough tech and digital startups and scaleups, making global impact in their industries through market-changing technologies, innovation and world-class talent.
26.04.2021
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 Adrian Clarke, Chairman of Delarki.
26.04.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
24.04.2021
Discovery exercises are an essential tool for any startup, but without the right approach they don’t always add value to your product. James Zhao, co-founder of Thought&Function, looks at how to really get the most from this process.
23.04.2021
Talking about parting ways is tough to say the least. Today, Caroline Franczia looks to Titanic for separation tips for leaders and entrepreneurs.
23.04.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
23.04.2021
I mean, someone might steal them… One of the most common questions I get as an idea educator is: “should one share unfinished ideas with the world?”. The scare of someone taking over one’s idea and making it their own can be paralysing and sometimes even stop the creator from mentioning the idea at all. When in fact, feedback and input is what most unfinished ideas need the most.
22.04.2021