Antler, a global early-stage VC, has made 18 new investments in early-stage Australian startups as part of a broader expansion of the firm, locally and globally. Read more on that here. The recent investments were made in the last five months alone, and see the firm’s portfolio swell to more than 60 early-stage startups across Sydney… Read more »
Have you ever stopped to wonder just how much your mood is connected to the food you eat? Well, WIRL co-founders Alicia Holmquest and Bree Pagonis, who are also dietitians, have and are now pioneering a way to improve people’s mental health using food. A growing body of scientific research and years of industry experience… Read more »
Most adults understand that insurance is a necessary part of life, however, most don’t want to jump through all the hoops that come with finding the right policy. It was that issue that led Fabrizia Roberto to decide that there had to be a better way. After a career in marketing for an insurance company,… Read more »
One of the most popular new innovations we’ve seen in recent years has been virtual reality (VR) technology. While many might associate virtual reality with games or leisure activities, a growing field of research suggests it can be an incredibly valuable tool in dealing with a range of mental health issues. After completing a PhD… Read more »
Anyone who’s flown on a commercial airline in recent years (hopefully you still remember it) will very quickly tell you the process is expensive, time-consuming and, for the most part, painful. Ask most regular travellers and they would love to find a way to make the entire process easier and more like that of a… Read more »
After spending the bulk of her career working and studying astrophysics and aerospace engineering at both Harvard and Stanford, Nina Hooper realised there was a gap between traditional education and some of the vital soft skills that many great entrepreneurs possess. “In 2018, I went on a road trip around the United States and visited… Read more »
The challenge that brands and content creators face is the pressure to create new compelling content, faster and more cost effectively. In an era where online content is being created at an incredible rate, producers now find it increasingly difficult to make content that cuts through the noise. One problem that needs to be solved… Read more »
Education was one of the many industries to experience a massive shift to online programs and platforms in 2020. While online learning isn’t new, many of the platforms that were being used by students such as Zoom or Google Hangouts, simply weren’t built for an educational purpose. It was this problem that led Dr. Ramtin… Read more »
After travelling around the world and collecting people’s life stories as an anthropologist and filmmaker, Dr Aliaa Remtilla realised that everyone has a story to tell and everyone wants these stories to be captured. However, most people don’t know how to go about doing it. With a strong belief that every person’s story matters, Dr… Read more »
If you’re a foodie, or just love to cook, then you’d understand just how difficult it is to find great recipes. In an era of mass content creation, most of the good resources you’re looking for, especially surrounding food, are lost amongst many of the large recipe websites that choose quantity over quality. It was… Read more »
In today’s business world, reporting takes up an inordinate amount of time for both staff and management. Portant is an automated reporting platform that empowers users to easily create professional reports. “We believe companies waste too much time on reporting.Project managers spend 75% to 90% of their time communicating, with a high percentage of that… Read more »
With the rise in online shopping and the new social distancing restrictions, the days of browsing at the local shopping centre with your friends are now far and few. Introducing, m8buy a social widget for e-commerce stores that lets you shop with your friends online, and get their feedback on what you’re planning to buy.… Read more »
The number one challenge for technology companies right now is finding the best talent. Combine that with early-stage developers not having the opportunities to upskill for the roles they aspire to, and the problem is clear. Bridging this gap is Coder One, an AI Sports League, played entirely by AI, and the engineers behind them.… Read more »
Fifty percent of the world’s adult population have one thing in common – breasts. And of those women, most wear bras to support them. Along with that, in total, women spend approximately $120 billion every year on this product. Despite this large customer group and significant market opportunity, most of those women are unhappy with… Read more »
eQALY, an integrated tech platform built to empower elderly people to live the highest quality of life possible in their own homes, is posed to solve some of the biggest challenges Australia faces amid the growing ageing population. After recently being invested in by Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm, the startup is positioning… Read more »
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