Startups

Up launches pop-up store to promote Maybuy, says in-person branch could one day be a possibility

Finance

Sophie Venz

3 August 2022

Last night Up launched its pop-up store on Swanston St in Melbourne's CBD to promote Maybuy, and give 'Upsiders' a chance to win back money for purchases they regret.

Want breakthrough growth? Turn to science fiction

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Inspiration

Growth

Will customer observation, A/B testing, or sprints really lead to the next transistor, iPhone, or SpaceX? Probably not.

How encouraging more women into agtech can better feed Australia’s population

Agribusiness

Shae Parsons

1 August 2022

With agriculture critical to Australia’s economy, representing 12% of goods and services exports in 2020-21, there is an urgent need to fix its workforce crisis.

Melbourne startup July named as official luggage suppliers for 2022 Australian Commonwealth Games team

Growth

Sophie Venz

29 July 2022

The partnership will see July supply luggage to Australian athletes competing in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

‘A second generation of iconic businesses’ — Alex Khor on the self-sustaining cycle of talent and knowledge in ANZ startups

Startup News

Ben Ice

29 July 2022

SmartCompany catches up with AfterWork Ventures' Alex Khor about the current startup landscape, and the new generation of leading ANZ businesses.

Great Wrap raises $24 million as it looks to knock petroleum plastics off the shelves with its biodegradable stretch wrap

Startup News

Kye White

29 July 2022

The company says its stretch wrap is made from potato waste and performs the same as conventional plastic wraps, but is 100% compostable, and breaks down in less than 180 days.

Yabonza collapses into liquidation as the Aussie tech sector continues to feel the heat

Property

Sophie Venz

29 July 2022

The Aussie tech sector has experienced yet another casualty, with property tech startup Yabonza collapsing and entering liquidation.

Qantas to serve plant-based meat meals by the end of the year, with Aussie startup v2food a potential partner

Startup News

Sophie Venz

28 July 2022

Qantas chef Neil Perry says the airline is hoping to launch some artificial meat meals by the end of the year, starting with trials in the Qantas lounges before expanding to flights.

Five women making waves in the liquor industry with their non-alcoholic offerings

Dry July

Sophie Venz

28 July 2022

As we’ve seen in our Dry July series this month, the Australian liquor industry is anything but what we used to consider ‘the norm’.

Culture Kings CEO Simon Beard on the future of CX, and why retailers should always be ‘selling an emotion’

Retail

Sophie Venz

28 July 2022

Creating a great experience is what brings customers back, and Culture Kings founder Simon Beard understands that better than most.