Australia vs Facebook: Why the privacy watchdog is right to be taking on the tech giant
Australia's privacy watchdog has launched court proceedings against Facebook, and consumers should hope this is only the first of many more actions by the privacy regulator.
Is venture capital worth the risk, or is it overhyped?
Taking investment from a venture capitalist can be risky, but if startup founders choose carefully and nurture the relationship post-investment, it can be the difference between success and failure.
“A domino effect”: The government’s coronavirus stimulus package doesn’t do much for startups
According to GO1 founder Vu Tran, while there are some helpful elements in the package for small businesses, startups might fall through the cracks.
How Ovira founder Alice Williams defeated self-doubt and secured $1.5 million for her tech tackling period pain
Femtech startup Ovira has secured $1.5 million in funding from Blackbird Ventures, for its product designed to put an end to period pain.
Guesty has offices in 11 locations and 315-plus employees: Co-founder Amiad Soto shares how he approaches global growth
As the co-founder of Israeli startup Guesty, I know the trials and tribulations the average founder will undergo when going global.
“A world where I could make the rules”: Inside Joan Westenberg’s journey to entrepreneurship
Joan Westenberg saw her career opportunities dry up when she transitioned. But instead of letting it break her, she began her journey to entrepreneurship.
Why the potential for “really upset” customers kicked Gaby Howard’s US expansion into gear
After finding its footing in the Aussie market, Flaunter is graduating into the international scene, as Gaby Howard takes her home-grown startup Stateside.
No accountability: Why we should be concerned Australian police are using Clearview AI facial recognition software
Australian police agencies are reportedly using controversial facial recognition software, Clearview AI.
Flexible work helps close the gender gap — and gives small business the edge
Small and medium businesses are best placed to crack the flexible working code and harness more pools of great talent.
Struggling to get investment? There is one thing your startup needs
Traction is the difference between the success and failure of a business, and the ability for a founder to secure the funding they need to take the business to the next stage.
Why cyber security startup HackHunter will be worth “over $100 million” in five years
Tracie Thompson launched her startup HackHunter to protect organisations and small businesses from falling into malicious Wi-Fi traps.
“Australia has its best days ahead of it”: What this investor has learnt after a year Down Under
One year on, Salesforce Ventures has backed five startups in New Zealand and Australia, and fund principal Robert Keith has made a few observations too.
