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Applications open for Techstars Sydney, as a champion takes charge

- May 21, 2025 3 MIN READ

Elite athlete, investor and speaker,  Christie Jenkins, has taken the reigns at Techstars as Managing Director. The appointment coincides with the accelerator welcoming applications for its 2025 program. Jenkins is no stranger to high performance. She’s been ranked number one in Australia and top ten in the world in three sports – trampolining, CrossFit and… Read more »

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The moving story behind this game-changing app

- May 21, 2025 3 MIN READ

“Managing care will no longer be a daunting task, but rather an experience that fosters connection,” writes Gabsy Slonim. Here’s what led her to create Knowing Me – an app that doesn’t just change lives — it enhances them. Growing up, I felt a deep passion for connecting with people. I was always drawn to… Read more »

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SQM Lithium puts $3.6M into EV tech startup Kite Magnetics

- May 21, 2025 2 MIN READ

SQM Lithium Ventures, the VC arm of a major international lithium producer, has invested $3.6 million in Melbourne’s Kite Magnetics, a company that produces advanced components for electric motors. Kite Magnetics CEO Dr Richard Parsons said he was “excited” about the new partnership with SQM. “Their support will help us scale our technology to revolutionise… Read more »

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‘With good fortune comes great responsibility’: Canva’s Cameron Adams pledges to give away billions

- May 20, 2025 2 MIN READ

Co-founder of Australian tech darling Canva Cameron Adams and his wife Lisa Miller have pledged to donate at least half of their estimated $7 billion wealth to environmental causes. The pair have signed the Giving Pledge, a public commitment started by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet that sees billionaires promise give a majority… Read more »

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How logistics startup Adiona Tech delivered for Australia Post’s StarTrack Courier

- May 12, 2025 2 MIN READ

The same-day delivery arm of Australia Post, StarTrack Courier, is experiencing a return of big customers – thanks to technology developed by Adiona Tech. The success story showcases just how much innovative technology can boost traditional businesses, keeping them competitive and most of all, their customers happy. Embracing tech Christopher Cano, National Business Improvement and… Read more »

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