SXSW Pitch has resulted in US$14 billion in capital raises, and it’s coming to Sydney
SXSW Sydney is just a few months away, so we caught up with co-president Hugh Forrest about the festival's entrepreneurial roots and the Pitch event.
The fallacy of youth: Why middle-aged entrepreneurs do better than their younger competition
Starting young can have some clear advantages, but overall, the research suggests older age is associated with higher levels of entrepreneurial success.
Why fostering entrepreneurial spirit has never been more important to Australia’s future
It has never been more important to embrace innovation, foster entrepreneurship and support the role of the startup ecosystem in delivering economic growth and job creation.
How to formulate a secret sauce for your business, and keep it a mystery
Most successful businesses have a secret sauce that gives them a competitive edge and increases their chances of success.
The wrong kind of safe: Victoria’s recovery roadmap completely overlooks the startup community
There have been many reactions to the timing and conditions of Victoria's roadmap. But the startup community's perspective has been absent.
“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.
Entrepreneurial boom: Millions of Aussies wave goodbye to working for the man
Entrepreneurship is booming in Australia as the number of business owners skyrockets, according to new analysis of ABS figures.
‘Million-dollar mindset’: What entrepreneur Zee Der-Levine wishes she knew when she started
Entrepreneur Zee Der-Levine has launched three businesses, and experienced her fair share of failure. Here's what she wishes she knew when she started out.
Walking on water: The secret to entrepreneurship is doing the things you think you can’t
For a business leader, each day presents new and seemingly impossible challenges. But there's a secret to entrepreneurship.
Loneliness: The secret struggle faced by women in business
Research has shown a sense of connectedness is essential for mental wellbeing, but for many entrepreneurs, it is hard to find.
The power of passion: Naked Wines’ co-founder reflects on what made the startup successful
Sitting back at the dining table where it all began, Naked Wines' co-founder Peta Jecks reflects on what made the disruptive startup so successful.
The harsh truth about entrepreneurship: Why everyone won’t be #crushingit
In reality, regardless of their reason for starting a business, less than 10% of entrepreneurs will succeed in their new ventures.