Startups

Hero Packaging meets $1.5 million crowdfunding goal early as it looks to scale US operations

Sophie Venz

9 May 2022

In a statement about the raise — which had a total of 745 investments — co-founder Anaita Sarkar said the team has been “blown away by the response”.

Killer Thinking: Why Tim Duggan says kindness is the best way to get ahead in business

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"Kindness can sometimes sound weak, or soft, or too touchy-feely for the thrust and pace of business, right?," writes Tim Duggan. "I reckon that’s bullshit."

My biggest mistake: Tim Duggan, co-founder of Junkee

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My Biggest Mistake

It was the pressure to grow — more revenue, more clients, more staff — that led Junkee co-founder Tim Duggan to make a big mistake... twice.

How band-aids, duct tape and bolts can help your business grow

Sam Kothari

2 May 2022

Here’s a look at how Airwallex overcame some of its growing pains, with a combination of band-aids, duct tape and bolts.

Learning to ski in Silicon Valley: Four tips for startups looking to break into the US

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For founders who have mastered the rocky slopes of Aussie startups and are ready to head to the sunny (and metaphorical) slopes of Silicon Valley, Sugar CRM founder Craig Charlton has a few pearls of wisdom to share.

OneVentures is growing its healthcare and biotech portfolio, with a focus on women-led startups

Bianca Healey

29 April 2022

OneVentures has built out its senior leadership team with women as it eyes $1 billion in funds under management by 2023.

My biggest mistake: Anaita Sarkar, founder of Hero Packaging

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My Biggest Mistake

What happens when you get so excited over an idea for a new product that you forget to do your due diligence? For Anaita Sarkar, it meant losing a lot of time, motivation, and $55,000.

The hunt for the next Canva continues as Blackbird Ventures reveals new, billion-dollar startup funding plan

David Adams

7 April 2022

Homegrown venture capital powerhouse Blackbird Ventures has unveiled plans to raise at least $1 billion in the coming months.

How Sophie Walker nurtured her birth stories podcast to 7.5 million downloads and a brand deal with Bonds

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Here's how Australian Birth Stories scored a $130,000 sponsorship deal with Bonds through a community of connections.

Budget 2022: Tax reform, the skills shortage, and climate change are key concerns for SMEs and industry groups

David Adams

28 March 2022

MYOB today published a report reflecting the top concerns of the local SME community, one day ahead of the federal budget.