Brains Trust
How to hire tech talent as a non-technical founder
If you are a startup, you live or die by the quality of the technology you have in your business. You can’t afford to make mistakes with hiring tech talent.
Profiles
Optimizely cofounder Dan Siroker discusses how “hippo syndrome” can block innovation
The alternative to embracing innovation is a culture focused on having the right answers, rather than asking the right questions – “hippo syndrome”.
Profiles
WiRE program aims to support women entrepreneurs across regional Queensland
The WiRE program works to research entrepreneurship and build frameworks which can help support women founders across the state.
Podcast
Glass Ceiling Episode 4 – Benjamin Chong from Right Click Capital
Ben sits down with Gina to talk about what it was like to start a business within the dial-up era as well as the relationship between investors and founders
News & Analysis
Brisbane pre-accelerator Startup Onramp announces regional expansion
Startup Onramp announced it is set to expand its program across regional Australia, with a second local program set to kick off in September.
News & Analysis
Online lending platform Prospa raises $25 million round led by Airtree Ventures
Prospa has announced the closing of $25 million in funding led by AirTree Ventures, which will be used to help the business grow its technology and team.
News & Analysis
Rideshare car rental startup Splend receives backing from Investec Australia
Splend, a company which hires out cars to those wanting to join the ranks of rideshare drivers, has received backing from Investec Australia.
News & Analysis
NAB Labs launches healthtech platform Medipass Solutions to help streamline doctor bookings and payments
NAB has partnered with healthtech startup Medipass Solutions to develop a new healthtech platform that will integrate the bank’s HICAPS system.
News & Analysis
New Zealand VR startup 8i raises US$27 million Series B to develop AR content creation app
NZ-founded VR startup 8i has announced a US$27 million Series B round which will support the development of a new AR content creation app, Holo.
Profiles
Loop11 has created a platform allowing businesses to conduct usability testing on their websites
To help businesses to perfect their online presence, startup Loop11 has developed a platform that enables users to run their own detailed usability testing.
Profiles
Jugglr is an online marketplace helping stay-at-home mothers buy each other’s services
Jugglr is an app helping stay-at-home mothers connect with others in their local area and offer each other their professional services.
Profiles
Secure Code Warrior is a gamified platform helping programmers train their cybersecurity skills
Sydney startup Secure Code Warrior has developed an online platform to help train programmers in cybersecurity through a gamified testing process.
Other
End of year letter from Shoe String Media Founder, Mat Beeche. #2016
Trigger Warning. This end of year letter by our Founder, Mat Beeche discusses mental health, suicide and debt. These are topics that may be considered a trigger for some readers. If you ever feel like you need to talk to someone you should reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 the Heads Up initiative by… Read more »
Profiles
Vollie is an online connection platform bringing volunteers and charities together
Helping connect Australians to charities is startup Vollie, which offers an online platform where users can discover and complete volunteer work.
News & Analysis
Canva launches new tools enabling users to customise and visualise data
Canva has announced today the introduction of new productivity tools that will allow users to visualise, embed and host data.
