Atlassian’s Mike Cannon-Brookes forms (and funds) collective bringing renewable power to bushfire-affected communities
Mike Cannon-Brookes has funded the rollout of a resilient solar energy storage system, to provide power to communities affected by the bushfires.
“It’s the coolest thing”: Some of SheEO’s investors are as young as 11, and they’re shaping the business landscape for Australian women
Sometimes, all it takes to empower women is a little support, a big hug and a space to ask for help — although an interest-free loan wouldn’t go amiss.
A six-step guide to becoming an angel investor
Angels play an important role in the early-stage funding of startups. Here are six tips for those thinking of becoming an angel investor.
Redbubble founder Martin Hosking re-takes the reins, after chief Barry Newstead is ousted
Redbubble founder Martin Hosking has stepped back into the chief executive role he left behind in 2018, following the termination of his replacement.
Highly recommended: 19 podcasts you should be listening to
Here are some podcast recommendations, from entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, in case you're looking for inspiration or to learn something new.
“We need to talk to kids”: Meet the startup gamifying Aussie sex education
Last weekend, Melbourne hosted a sextech hackathon, and an all-women team emerged victorious with a product gamifying sex education for pre-teens.
Why women in tech are sharing their salaries in an open spreadsheet
A Google spreadsheet is shining a light on salaries and pay for women in tech in a bid to encourage transparency and tackle the gender pay gap in the industry.
Forget MVP: Future innovation is dependent on having an MTP
From small business to startups, there is often an emphasis on the importance of MVP. But to create a positive impact today, you need an MTP.
Atlassian alumni bag $4 million for new SaaS startup, including from Culture Amp chief Didier Elzinga
Having left Atlassian to pursue their own startup, the founders of Dovetail have banked $4 million, including from Culture Amp co-founder Didier Elzinga.
Culture Amp co-founder, Startup Vic chief join new Victorian innovation taskforce
The Victorian government has formed a taskforce aimed at fostering local innovation and building global connections, and members include Culture Amp co-founder Didier Elzinga and Startup Victoria chief Judy Anderson.
“Courageous conversations”: There’s a sexism problem in Aussie tech, so why aren’t we talking about it?
Sexism is alive and well in startupland, but for the women experiencing it, speaking up could cost them funding, reputation, and their businesses.
From banking to bedding, superannuation to shoes, startups are flipping marketing on its head
As a former brand strategist, I’ve seen brands afraid to take a risk and try something new, who end up boring their consumers.
