Innovation
Cannabis “cowboys” could cause industry downfall or government crackdown, warns Medlab chief executive
The founder and chief executive of one of Australia’s pioneering medicinal cannabis companies has called for caution in the industry, warn…
How zero-packaging stores are helping people kick their plastic addictions
By Sabrina Chakori, The University of Queensland and Ammar Abdul Aziz, The University of Queensland
Wrapped, sealed, boxed, cling-filmed …
Need a business idea? Draw inspiration from five that made millions fast
According to Paul Graham, investor and founder of Y Combinator, the best way to get a winning business idea is to not think of any. Instead,…
The internet has done a lot, but so far little for economic growth
By Chris Doucouliagos, Deakin University and Tom Stanley, Deakin University
The internet is transforming every aspect of our lives. It ha…
“We didn’t tame fire to get loaded and buy yachts”: Why true ‘innovation’ generates ideas, not wealth
By Eleftherios Soleas, Queen’s University, Ontario
Ancient innovators were poets, thinkers, artisans and scientists, not business owners….
Richard Branson says he’ll be in space “within months”: Is the entrepreneur’s persistence about to pay off?
One of the more interesting exploits of internationally recognised entrepreneurs in recent years has been their fixation on space travel.
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Reigning supreme: The world’s patent-pushing innovative leaders
When comparing innovation leaders between countries, a study (of US registered patents since numbering began in 1836) offers some surprising…
How Shopify’s chief and founder Tobi Lütke uses priming to change employee behaviour
Replacing a hot water service because there were too many buttons was just one of the decisions executed by Shopify chief executive officer …
A $315 billion opportunity: Why Australia must capture the next digital wave
A focus on eight key digital industries would yield up to $315 billion in economic value, according to a report by economics and strategy fi…
How LEGO is reducing plastic without compromising its product
Sustainability has become a pillar of corporate social responsibility in recent years, prompting businesses large and small to change their …
