This workout timer startup had a $25,000 Kickstarter goal… but raised $1.1 million instead
Having set out to raise $24,598 in crowdfunding, startup Timebirds has now attracted more than $1.1 million, and counting.
How Darkies Design founder Dion Devow is fostering positive change through business success
Serial entrepreneur and Indigenous Australian Dion Devow grew up surrounded by strong role models. Now, he’s committed to being one himself.
Why Rob Haggett ditched the London music industry, and how he found himself co-founding a women’s healthtech startup
How did a middle-aged man who started his career working in the UK music industry end up co-founding a femme-tech startup?
Aussie VC firms are racking up millions, and it’s social impact startups that could reap the rewards
Impact Investment Group is launching its latest $70 million fund, partly pegged to back startups with big ideas that can change the world.
Will the Victorian government’s $20 million e-commerce grants scheme give local startups a boost? Probably not
The Victorian government has promised $20 million in grants to get businesses online. So, could some of that filter through to startups?
People assumed it was a ‘lifestyle decision’ when I started my business: It’s time to ditch myths about female entrepreneurship
Until we change the way we talk about female entrepreneurship, we’re unlikely to make any real progress towards equality.
“Wild ideas”: This duo has launched a pitchfest for ocean-tech, with a $15,000 cash prize up for grabs
Ocean-loving entrepreneurs Nick Chiarelli and Tim Silverwood are on the hunt for businesses committed to protecting our oceans.
“A wake-up call”: My team and I were pushed to the breaking point, and I only realised it afterwards
"In my mid-20s I found myself managing a team of very high performers without having the knowledge of how to spot mental health red flags."
Beyond ping pong and free beer: How to instil startup culture in a distanced team
While working remotely has made team interactions less dynamic, it is possible to bridge gaps to help keep your culture alive.
“Move the needle and change the world”: Meet Startmate’s new eclectic and international cohort
Startmate has unveiled the latest businesses taking part in its Melbourne cohort, and its first ever New Zealand group.
“You cannot pour from an empty glass”: Anxiety tips for entrepreneurs
COVID-19 uncertainty means anxiety is at an all-time high, especially among entrepreneurs. Here are some tips on how to turn it around.
“Take the foot off the pedal”: How these Melbourne startups are putting employee mental health first
For many startup leaders, taking care of Melbourne-based staff is a priority right now. Especially with regards to their mental health.