Gaming, e-commerce and BNPL: Tech entrepreneurs dominate the AFR’s Young Rich List 2020 Coronavirus, Entrepreneurs, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 27 November 2020 Tech entrepreneurs dominate the AFR's Young Rich List this year, as COVID-19 makes billionaires of some, and casts others out of the club.
A phoenix, not a unicorn: How all three of Finder’s founders ended up on the AFR’s Young Rich List Entrepreneurs, Profiles Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 27 November 2020 All three of Finder's co-founders are Young Rich Listers. But, that's a signpost on the journey — it's not the destination.
This year has taught me women entrepreneurs need an inner circle, says Verve Super’s Christina Hobbs Leadership, Networking, Startup Advice Christina Hobbs 27 November 2020 "If this year has taught me anything, it’s that female entrepreneurs need an inner circle," says Verve Super co-founder Christina Hobbs.
Clare O’Neil: Innovation — and immigration — key to post-COVID-19 recovery Coronavirus, People, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 November 2020 Labor's Clare O'Neil says innovation and technology are key to economic growth, and immigration will only strengthen the sector.
Proform Foods opens plant-based meat factory, as Australia plays catch-up to a $19 billion opportunity Analysis, Coronavirus, Retail Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 November 2020 Aussie plant-based protein manufacturer Proform Foods has opened an $11 million facility, as the meat-free meat trend skyrockets.
Think taxing electric-vehicle use is a backward step? It’s actually an important policy advance Analysis, Tax, Technology, Transport & Logistics Jago Dodson and Tiebei (Terry) Li 26 November 2020 From a longer-term transport policy perspective, a distance-based road-user charge on electric vehicles is an important step forward.
Victoria’s ‘game-changing’ tech budget brings much-needed capital for startups Economy, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 25 November 2020 Victoria's budget includes some questionable SME policies. But, for the startup and tech community, there is plenty to celebrate.
Perth-based Nuheara named in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020 list Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 24 November 2020 Perth-based Nuheara has had one of its latest products named in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 best inventions of 2020.
Victorian government announces $25.7 million venture growth fund, as Treasurer laments great ideas “gone missing” Economy, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 24 November 2020 A new venture growth fund to be announced in today’s budget will see $25 million invested into Victoria's startup ecosystem.
Beforepay, Afterpay and everything in between: Do Australia’s BNPL players have consumers’ best interests at heart? Analysis, Finance, Retail Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 24 November 2020 BNPL providers such as Afterpay and Beforepay continue to gain prominence, but do these operators have consumers' interests at heart?
