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“Completely scary and absolutely empowering”: One-year-old startup Brandcrush bags $1 million

Marketing startup Brandcrush has raised $1 million in funding to scale its platform and push into the US, all just a year after it was found…

Startup News| Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
The 140 reasons it won’t work: Jack Dorsey’s unorthodox approach to pitching

When you’re pitching for startup investment, the tried-and-tested method is to tell your prospective backers why you’re going to be the …

Funding| Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

Leadership, Startup Advice
“No staff turnover”: Business success hinges on a thriving company culture
David Fazio
Startup News
New Instagram policies bring an end to the era of diet tea influencers
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Startup News
Volunteers, Māori tours and storytellers: Meet the startups changing New Zealand’s tourism landscape
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Leadership, Startup Opinion
Big and audacious: If Australia wants more unicorns, it needs more confident founders
Jana Matthews
Dear Human
Dear Human: Do I really want to work remotely?
André Eikmeier
Startup News
Springboard or shackles? How startup Float saw multinational growth while tied to Xero
Matthew Elmas
Startup News
“Huge disruption”: Car Next Door secures $6.2 million from Hyundai to prep for transport of tomorrow
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Leadership, Startup Advice
“Louder than words”: Six ways startups can build a truly inclusive business, from Hassl founder Lauren Crystal
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

From the frontlines

Startups, synagogues and soonicorns: Exploring the world’s most innovative ecosystem Charlotte Petris Timelio founder
Australia needs to follow the UK and introduce a flexible work bill Gemma Lloyd WORK180 founder
The ‘anti-startup’ story: How to turn $1,000 into $15 million with no investment Alex Georgiou ShineHub co-founder
New venture? How to decide who and what to bring along for the ride Colin Anson pixevety co-founder
Five critical questions: Are you listing your startup too soon? Lisa Schutz Verifier founder
Three massive influencer marketing fails businesses can learn from Anthony Richardson Q-83 founder

Dear Human

Dear Human: I’ve fallen out of love with my startup
André Eikmeier
Dear Human: I’m 50-something and can’t get hired
André Eikmeier
Dear Human: I’m ever striving, but never present
André Eikmeier

Commentators

'The casual therapist': Why you should chat to your accountant about more than just finances Robert Krigsman Krigsman Partners principal
Why hiring for experience can help your startup change the world Peta Ellis River City Labs CEO
So seamless it’s like sorcery: This is what the future of retail looks like Leah Callon-Butler Emfarsis Consulting principal
How open-plan offices kill collaboration and creativity Colin Ellis People and culture expert
An epidemic of dissatisfaction: Why your staff are jumping ship, and how to stop them Cliff Ho The Commons co-founder
Translating ideas to businesses: How Australia can better support its entrepreneurs Maxine Lee Skalata Ventures COO

Recent raises

Handdii raises $1.5 million to bring property insurance claims into the 21st century
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
Sydney startup Fluent Commerce secures $33 million as US capital heads Down Under
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
HR startup raises $5 million to develop tech helping get veterans into the workforce
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien
DC Power Co bags $1.6 million to disrupt Australia’s biggest energy providers
Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

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