The cost of COVID-19? It adds up to bad news for women in STEM
The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening vital gains made for women in the STEM sector, a new report shows. This will lead to even more gender disparity.
A $4 billion industry: How quantum technology could create 16,000 new Australian jobs
Australia has a strong research base in quantum technology, which could become a $4 billion industry by 2040 and create around 16,000 new, high-value jobs.
ProjectDisplaced was launched to assist job-seekers during COVID-19 — but founder Anthony Cohen says it’s here to stay
After making a LinkedIn post and receiving more than 3,300 callouts, Anthony Cohen identified demand for a jobs board, and ProjectDisplaced was born.
Bill Gates and Richard Branson have their sights on the mining sector — and investment opportunities for startups abound
Global tech giants have their sights on the Australian mining sector for myriad reasons. But one thing's for sure: startups could snag investment.
Preezie secures $575,000 in seed funding as angel investors bank on e-commerce boom
E-commerce startup Preezie has secured $575,000 in seed funding, from Skalata Ventures and a handful of angel investors, during a particularly tricky time.
This Melbourne VR startup is helping aged-care residents jump out of planes in a COVID-19 world
Melbourne-based SilVR Adventures has seen growing demand for its communal virtual reality sessions for seniors in aged-care facilities during COVID-19.
“There’s money out there”: Five ways to position your startup to raise funds when lockdowns lift
If your startup's value is big enough based on the size of its future revenue stream, and limited by risk, you can always raise funds. Here's how.
“Why doesn’t every shopping centre have it?”: How BindiMaps could see the demise of the information kiosk
With COVID-19 repelling people away from touchscreen kiosks, BindiMaps co-founder Mladen Jovanovic says his startup's app is the GPS solution for our times.
“The stats are scary”: COVID-19 is taking a toll on the mental wellbeing of entrepreneurs
Two thirds of entrepreneurs feel COVID-19 has affected their mental wellbeing, including increased feelings of stress and anxiety.
Why taking care of your mental health is taking care of your business, says Linktree’s Alex Zaccaria
If you want to run your business as well possible, you have to take care of your own mental health and wellbeing first. That’s coming from a founder who learnt the hard way.
“It’s been a rollercoaster”: Edtech GO1 secures $61 million as COVID-19 accelerates online learning
Brisbane startup GO1 has raised $61 million in Series C funding, as the COVID-19 crisis accelerates a global takeup of corporate edtech.
Smart money: What Aussie VCs will be investing in after COVID-19
Some business analysts will have you believe that right now is the worst time to be investing in early-stage businesses. The big secret is the smart money has moved from early-stage investing to investing in scale-ups.