Startup Analysis
“Made in Australia”: True Aussie tech companies are the key to a strong startup ecosystem, says MOVUS founder Brad Parsons
Brisbane IoT startup MOVUS is riding a wave of growth following a $4.8 million funding round last year, but founder Brad Parsons says furthe…
‘It’s a bit like dating’: Inside Omny Studio’s acquisition journey
Last week, Melbourne podcasting startup Omny Studio announced it had been acquired by global audio tech company Triton Digital.
And while…
“Hey, we’re here”: How Sistrv8 is helping bring Muslim women into startupland
Success in startupland is hard to achieve for anyone. But for Muslim women, there are barriers even for getting a foot in the door, accordin…
‘The oil of the 21st century’: Why big-tech surveillance could damage democracy
By Chase Johnson, Boise State University
Data is often called the oil of the 21st century.
The more tech companies know about their us…
Spacetech might be in Australia’s future, but not until we decide who can launch Down Under
By Melissa de Zwart, University of Adelaide
In a sign the Australian Space Agency is already opening up new doors for Australian industry…
Is 2019 still the year of the neobank?
In January this year, neobank Volt became the first Australian challenger to receive its full authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) li…
Flying cars to hit Melbourne as Uber unveils vision for the future of urban transport
Melburnians could see flying cars overhead within four years, with Uber announcing the city as a testing zone for its new aerial transport p…
Coffee tests and jumbo jets: Do trick questions in interviews drive the best talent away?
For startups, getting the right talent in the door can be a make-or-break situation. Every founder wants the best developers in town, who fi…
How big data is helping Perth residents find homes, transport and jobs that best suit them
By Sae Chi, University of Western Australia, and Linda Robson, University of Western Australia
Thanks to the media, more people now know …
“Now is not the time to be timid”: We need to kick-start innovation in Australia
By Beth Webster, Swinburne University of Technology
Karen Andrews will continue as Australia’s Minister for Industry, Science and Techn…
