Startup Analysis
A unicorn a year: More than 50 Australian startups founded since 2011 are valued over $100 million
In 2012, the information memorandum for Blackbird VC’s first fund included this line:
“We believe that over the next five years a new g…
“There needs to be balance”: No need for lengthy consultation with tech sector, says industry minister Karen Andrews
Minister of Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has pledged her support for the startup sector in the next government.
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Doggos of startupland: Should your startup have an office pup?
Australia is an animal-loving nation, and while we know consumers are willing to part with hard-earned cash to pamper their pets, there’s …
How augmented reality can motivate and assist employees to develop their skills
The future of learning and development in the workplace is becoming inextricably connected and immersed in technology learning systems.
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‘We won’t be ignored’: How startups can get innovation back on the political agenda
The votes are counted, Antony Green has called it, and Australia is looking at a Coalition government for another three years.
In startup…
Election 2019: A policy guide for startups
It’s finally federal election time, and come Saturday, startup founders across Australia will be heading to the polls to make their voices…
More scientists turned startup founders means fewer Theranos-level failures, according to CSIRO’s David Burt
Getting more scientists founding startups will lead to fewer business failures, such as the infamous Theranos collapse, according to CSIRO…
A golden goose: Amazon’s hidden billion-dollar tech platform which makes more profit than its retail “cousin”
When someone mentions Amazon, a few things might immediately spring to mind. The iconic orange labelling, Jeff Bezos’ polished dome, alleg…
Purplebricks leaves Australia: Was it a complete misunderstanding of the market that caused the British startup to fail?
British real estate agent startup Purplebricks has exited the Australian market after less than three years, citing difficult market conditi…
Six robots that lend a helping hand without you knowing
By Jonathan Roberts, Queensland University of Technology
How many times in the past week do you think your life was affected by a robot?
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