Why WeWork doesn’t work — and what entrepreneurs can learn from the saga
The decision to pull WeWork's high-profile IPO has led to a massive outpouring of vitriol against the business and co-founder Adam Neumann.
“We compete with spreadsheets”: Meet two former Atlassian employees striking out on their own
Having first met as employees at Atlassian when it was in scale-up mode, Sten Pittet and Bryan Schuldt have together founded Tability.
“A bigger pie”: Why Fair Go Finance opted for a $20 million majority-stake buyout
WA startup Fair Go Finance has seen a change of majority ownership, with Skybound Capital Australia buying out 60% of the business for $20 million.
Five ways to mentally prepare for the brutal capital-raising process
After recently securing our first round of funding, we learnt there are five key things you can do to mentally prepare before raising capital.
Down rounds explained: How worried should founders be at the prospect of a falling valuation?
What goes up too quickly often comes crashing down. Or in the case of companies with lofty valuations, a correction is inevitable.
Open your eyes, look up to the skies: Rock music gave power to the people, and equity crowdfunding can too
In the world of equity crowdfunding, the power has shifted. Everyday investors can now participate in the growth of the businesses they love.
Aussie startup Stackla is taking Facebook to court: Is this a cautionary tale of over-reliance?
In light of Aussie-founded Stackla taking Facebook to court, should startups be wary of relying on one platform (or on one anything)?
Kiwi startup Hnry raises $2 million for tech taking headache out of tax admin for gig-economy workers
Kiwi fintech Hnry has raised $2 million for its platform taking the burden out of finance management for contractors, sole traders and gig-economy workers.
“A drought-proof farm”: This algae farm is leading the charge in Australia’s plant-based protein revolution
Amid the furore of plant-based proteins and meat alternatives, Aussie algae farm Qponics could be about to kick off a sustainable food revolution.
Aussie startup FloodMapp raises $1.3 million for tech reducing “catastrophic” impact of flooding
FloodMapp has raised $1.3 million to take its flood-prediction tech to the rest of Australia, and into hurricane-prone areas of the US.
“No staff turnover”: Business success hinges on a thriving company culture
As you grow rapidly, it’s easy to get swept up in the bigger picture, forgetting about the importance of culture and the staff that made it happen.
New Instagram policies bring an end to the era of diet tea influencers
Instagram has updated its policies on dieting, detox and cosmetic surgery ads, blocking posts from users aged under 18.
