13 Australian start-ups to watch in 2016
[1] Although the Australian government has exerted efforts in promoting innovation, startup investments are still risky. [2] Author Mike Nicholls sums up his list of Australian startups to look forwar...
Christopher Pyne on innovation policies, the $28 million ad campaign and diversity in tech: “We can’t afford to be left behind”
[1] Minister for industry, innovation and science Christopher Pyne confirms the government is preparing to seek advice from the startup community. [2] Pyne further reiterates that the government will ...
Five tech trends for 2016 and what they mean for your startup
[1] Based on Deloitte’s study on tech trends, 2016 is going to be the best year for virtual reality, mobile payments and artificial intelligence. [2] Conducted annually, the Predictions for the...
Julie Bishop spruiks Australian startups in the US: “We are unleashing the full potential of our entrepreneurs”
[1] Speaking at the G’Day USA event in New York, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop spoke about Australian startups. [2] Furthermore, she urged the American elite to invest on Australian innovation. [3...
Blythe Masters Firm Raises Cash, Wins Australian Contract
[1] Run by former JPMorgan Chase & Co. banker Blythe Masters, Digital Asset Holdings earned $52 million from investors. [2] Additionally, the startup secured a contract which enabled them to ex...
Nine Australian female entrepreneurs to watch this year
[1] Startup advisor and investor Nicole Williamson believes 2016 is a great year for Australia’s female entrepreneurs. [2] Startup Muster’s report states only 24% of Australian startups...
Australia’s outgoing Chief Scientist says we’re good but we can be better
[1] Professor Ian Chubb’s final day as Australia’s Chief Scientist was last January 22nd. [2] Chubb believes Australia has made great improvements over the years but there’s more that needs...
How this Melbourne startup formed an alliance with Microsoft and grew its traffic by 500% in one day
[1] Melbourne startup Gooroo had been eyeing for Microsoft from the day they started designing their products. [2] Initially, the startup’s name was MS Gooroo but they later removed the MS refe...
LISTEN: The top three tips for getting your startup investor-ready
[1] StartupSmart organized their second podcast episode with CapitalPitch founder Jeremy Liddle. [2] He gave his own tips on what founders should to ensure that their startups are ready to face inve...
Dick Smith: Move start-up one of retailer’s promising assets
[1] For the past three years, Dick Smith’s Move concept stores have not been profitable in the fashion tech industry. [2] But Smith’s startup is perceived as one of the best assets of the ret...