TNWflipped into Deep tech1 day agoHow an outsider’s freedom can make a successful startup founderverified_publisherTNW - Ioanna LykiardopoulouBuilding a startup in a sector you’ve never worked in might seem a risky move, but it can actually provide a competitive advantage. That’s certainly proven true for Vivino. Founded in 2010 in Copenhagen, the scaleup has raised $221 million in funding, and become the world’s most downloaded wine app …
TNWflipped into Startups and technology3 hours ago6 biggest tech nightmares to avoid next time you travel abroadverified_publisherTNW - Ebony-Storm HalladayDrop me on a Balinese coastline with a decent paperback and my smartphone, and I’ll luxuriate for two weeks straight. But fly me out to the same spot with a Nokia 3310 and a physical map, like the one my dad used to carry, and I’ll probably have a nervous breakdown. Most of us can agree that we’re …
TNWflipped into Sustainability1 day agoDeliveroo’s Dutch Supreme Court ruling provides little clarity for the sectorverified_publisherTNW - Siôn GeschwindtRiders working for Deliveroo are employees, not freelancers, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled on Friday, in a potentially precedent-setting case for the country’s platform economy. The case was brought to trial by trade union FNV, which has been engaged in a legal battle with Deliveroo since 2018. The …
TNWflipped into Sustainability3 days ago7 unmissable highlights of TNW Valènciaverified_publisherTNW - Thomas MacaulayLadies and gentlemen, the moment has almost arrived: TNW València is next week! In case you’ve been living under a rock (or frequenting another tech site, you traitor), we’re taking our cherished festival on the road. After 16 glorious years in Amsterdam, we’re bringing the show to Spain’s …
TNWflipped into ECOSYSTEMS3 days agoCould Europe develop its own mobile operating system?verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothRecently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless there’s some sort of miracle. The reason behind this is multifaceted, but the core point is that because Asia hosts the majority of the world’s mobile manufacturing facilities, …
TNWflipped into Sustainability3 days agoBMW backs German startup to deliver ‘next generation’ of EV motorsverified_publisherTNW - Siôn GeschwindtBMW has invested in DeepDrive, the German startup behind a new type of “ultra-efficient” motor for electric vehicles. The €15m Series A funding round also saw participation from the likes of UVC Partners, the Continental Corporate Venture Capital Unit, and former board member and CTO of Audi and …
