Daniel Petre: COVID-19 changed the way we work, but startup hubs can still succeed
Startups want to be where the talent pool is, and where they can more easily collaborate with other startups, so tech hubs placed in central locations will still do well.
The next big (microscopic) thing: Startups are building the future with synthetic biology
The biggest tech innovations of our time will arise from the engineering of biology, and Australia is well placed to take on the challenge, writes Phil Morle.
Are you a start-up founder who has issued shares to employees? Read this
The federal government is reported to be introducing legislation that will allow employees issued shares by their employer to leave their job without the same tax implications as before.
Founders that are always hustling can jeopardise business success
We’ve become seduced by the idea that working long, grueling hours is the definition of productivity and success. But it’s a fool’s errand.
Four predictions for the next decade of tech
Adatree CEO and co-founder Jill Berry shares her thoughts on what the future looks like for the tech industry and how what is happening today will shape companies tomorrow.
Chief scientist Cathy Foley on how to tackle Australia’s tech talent shortage
Australia is facing a skills shortage in the STEM sector, and encouraging diversity in the field could make a start towards addressing it.
JobSaver: NSW hospitality industry calls for supply chain consistency
The government needs to ensure all those in the hospitality supply chain are also eligible to easily receive assistance.
Forget Afterpay: Here’s what consumers want from financial offerings of the future
Kane Jackson says in an era of BNPL, there are a few people building solutions in the shadows that will soon take this world by storm — and benefit consumers.
SwarmFarm founder Andrew Bate explains why he’s building a tech startup in a rural area
"SwarmFarm is building the future of farming through robotics, but that doesn't mean we want to tear down everything that's come before us," writes founder Andrew Bate.
“We cannot be isolated forever”: Border closures are killing Australia’s international business relationships
This current phase — where Australian borders are closed but the rest of the world is opening up — is going to cause severe damage to international business.
The 11 lessons Adir Shiffman has learnt about poaching staff
A business is only as good as its people, and great people are hard to find. So, at some point, your business may end up involved in the poaching game.
Six years in Tel Aviv: Here’s what Dan Krasnostein says Australia can learn from the Israeli tech ecosystem
After spending six years in Tel Aviv investing in the Israeli tech ecosystem and its entrepreneurs, Square Peg partner Dan Krasnostein shares some key takeaways for Australia.