The business models that have made these Aussie entrepreneurs into millionaires Analysis, Entrepreneurs Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 30 October 2020 From startup unicorns to e-commerce empires, how do these Aussie businesses and their millionaire owners actually make money?
STEM cadetships for women: Why $25 million is a small investment compared to the scale of the challenges to be overcome Analysis, Technology, Training & Development Pi-Shen Seet and Janice Jones 29 October 2020 As part of the JobMaker scheme, the budget allocates $25 million to create pathways to STEM careers for up to 500 women.
Startup funding in Australia sees 50% dip, as investors remain cautious during COVID-19 Analysis, Economy Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 29 October 2020 Startup funding activity in Australia is trending down again, with deals down almost 50% for Q3, compared to 2019.
A waste-reduction move? A savvy cash-grab? Why Apple’s decision to sell the iPhone 12 without a charger is significant Analysis, Sustainability, Technology Michael Cowling and Ritesh Chugh 28 October 2020 Apple has released the iPhone 12 without an accompanying charger or earbuds, and Samsung is reportedly considering a similar move
“Sorely underserved”: Menopause healthcare is a $842 billion market in need of innovation Analysis Jessie Tu 28 October 2020 A new Female Founders Fund report reveals the needs of women experiencing menopause is a US$600 billion untapped opportunity.
Building barriers or creating space? A closer look at the Boosting Female Founders Initiative’s tight eligibility criteria Analysis, Federal Budget 2020 Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 23 October 2020 The government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative comes with some pretty strict eligibility criteria attached.
The budget might promise “jobs, jobs, jobs”, but it overlooks workers in the gig economy Analysis, Coronavirus, Economy, Federal Budget 2020 Nat Kassel 23 October 2020 While the budget allocates billions to getting Australians back into traditional employment, it does little for gig economy workers.
“Absurd”: Women-led businesses are being excluded from the government’s Boosting Female Founders Initiative Analysis, Federal Budget 2020 Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 22 October 2020 The budget pledged $36 million to the Boosting Female Founders fund. But strict eligibility criteria means many women-led startups miss out.
The US has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google: Is the ACCC taking notes? Analysis, Legal, Technology Katharine Kemp 22 October 2020 The US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against tech behemoth Google for unlawful monopolisation.
As Australia drags its heels on 5G adoption, Apple will sell its new high-spectrum 5G iPhone 12 to US customers only Analysis, Technology, Telecommunications Stanley Shanapinda 19 October 2020 Following in the footsteps of Samsung, Apple has released the iPhone 12, its first high-spectrum 5G smartphone.
