Motivational Quote from Steve Ross
You can’t operate a company by fear, because the way to eliminate fear is to avoid criticism. And the way to avoid criticism is to do nothing. ~ Steve Ross...
Why I decided to shut down my award-winning startup
[1] Giorgio Doueihi decided to shut down his award-winning startup, Backpack. [2] Among Backpack’s achievements were a grant from University of Sydney Union’s startup incubator, Lenovo Choice...
Kulani Kinis: How psychologist Danielle Atkins turned bikini entrepreneur
[1] After a rewarding and stressful 8 year career as a psychologist, Danielle Atkins turned to another alternative, she founded Kulani Kinis. [2] Despite of putting her psychology career on hold, Atki...
Motivational Quote from Edward Appleton
I rate enthusiasm even above professional skill. ~ Edward Appleton...
Startup win caps off big weekend
[1] Queensland technology start-ups QUT Creative Enterprise Australia revealed that startup Shario, won the first prize at Startup Weekend Brisbane. [2] Known as the “Gumtree for Musos”, ...
New Impact Investment Model for Medical Research
[1] Australian Not for Profit AUSiMED has spearheaded a venture philanthropy fund which embarks on a new model of impact investing. [2] The launch follows after a new tax ruling for public and pri...
Queensland to get a further $10 million in startup funding but a prominent Aussie entrepreneur says the scheme is “fundamentally flawed”
[1] The Queensland government is committed to provide a further $10 million in funding for early-stage startups. [2] The Advance Queensland Ignite Ideas is aimed at helping startups with innovative i...
Motivational Quote from Andre Maurois
The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force. ~ Andre Maurois...
Melbourne startup ecosystem set to get a $10 million cash injection
[1] Melbourne’s first startup accelerator, AngelCube, has been acquired by Sydney-based corporate accelerator Slingshot. [2] In addition, Slingshot has announced their plans of investing $10 mill...
The 15 startup ideas set to share $8 million in government grants
[1] Fifteen innovative projects focused on issues from mental health and cancer to agriculture and recreation will share in the Accelerating Commercialisation grant with more than $8 million in fundi...