News, capital raising, and growth-focused content is what the local startup ecosystem wanted in 2017
The Australian startup ecosystem want to be informed, educated, and inspired.
Masterclass: How to start a rural-based company in the new digital economy
There has never been a better time for innovators, inventors, artists, and entrepreneurs across regional Australia to step up out of their comfort zone and into the limelight and say out loud and proud that yes they are a startup and yes they’re based in a rural Australia. Technology is finally trumping the tyranny of… Read more »
Adelaide startup My Creative Child is a subscription box service helping kids embrace art
My Creative Child puts together boxes with art supplies and education packs, including lesson plans, for kids of various ages.
Mental health and the Australian startup ecosystem
Recent studies show that 49% of startup founders suffer from mental health issues.
Sydney fintech Douugh raises $2.5 million seed round and partners with US bank Choice Financial
Sydney-founded, San Francisco-based fintech startup Douugh has closed a $2.5 million seed funding round and landed a partnership with US bank, Choice Financial. With Choice Financial also investing in the startup, the “open banking” partnership will see Douugh authorised to take deposits through the bank, creating its own integrated bank account and debit card. Andy… Read more »
Regional Australia and the NSW Home Sharing Inquiry: a bitter sweet symphony
Airbnb, the undeniable poster child of the sharing economy, may be about to face one of its toughest PR battles yet.
Early stage startup founders waste a lot of money on PR before proving their concept
I have partnered with Australian startup and marketplace for intimate face-to-face workshops.
Learn how to build a powerful personal brand with Launch Group founder Fleur Brown.
Thanks to social media, it has never been easier for individuals and companies to connect with a large audience directly, shaping and communicating their message in their own words rather than having it interpreted through traditional gatekeepers of media. However, as many have discovered, just because it’s easy to connect with an audience doesn’t mean… Read more »
The segments healthtech and biotech investors are putting their dollars towards
Startups in the wide-ranging Australian healthtech sector have raised more than a combined $165 million in funding, while biotech sits at $87.8 million.
The problems healthtech and biotech startups in Australia are solving
Between bone repair glue and gene splicing, there is a diverse range of startups working to improve our health or innovate the way the sector operates.
Lunch delivery startup HowAboutEat underestimated what it takes to manage on-demand logistics
Despite the buzz around on-demand startups, running a business based on logistics is difficult for everyone, whether it’s Deliveroo or smaller players.
The majority of agtech startups are based in metro areas, despite regional focus
Despite the fact they predominantly serve customers across regional areas, agtech businesses are earning a name for themselves in the wider startup space.
Stats around AgTech in Australia show potential lack of diversity as sector grows
AgTech has been flagged as having the potential to grow into a $100 billion industry by 2030, but current diversity stats in the sector must be addressed.
Brilliant Digital Marketing with Showpo CMO Mark Baartse
Mark Baartse has helped double Showpo’s revenue since joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer just over 12 months ago.