Bondi is beautiful tonight. And not because of its beaches, its sunset, its people, its fun. It’s beautiful because you in your thousands, in your defiance, in your resistance and resolve, you have returned to these sands just seven days after a shocking crime, and have said to the terrorists, we are going nowhere. This… Read more »
South Asian Australian founders have raised at least $1.6 billion in investment through to 2025, in fields as varied as artificial intelligence, mental healthcare, and sustainability, according to a new report celebrating the local startup sector. The figure demonstrates the growing influence of South Asian founders, says Sandeep Varma, whose SAARI Collective published a list… Read more »
The Albanese government has finally responded officially to the Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review handed to them 19 months ago, although the review’s chair, still sees major gaps, despite a pledge to adopt all 11 recommendations. It also comes 8 months after the former minister Ed Husic said in March, ahead of the election,… Read more »
When tech trailblazer Ann Moffatt first joined the IT industry in 1959, there wasn’t a gender divide to speak of. “There were as many women programmers as men,” she recalled. However, things changed rapidly when men started to see technology as a real career. “They sort of pushed the women down, so that the women… Read more »
In the online discourse, there’s a debate raging that pits “MEI” (that is, merit, excellence, and intelligence) against “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion). If you’re doom-scrolling, you may have gotten the impression that DEI prioritises providing benefits or special treatment to people who have not earned opportunities, rather than giving opportunities to the most deserving,… Read more »
The startup world thrives on innovation – new ideas, fresh perspectives, and bold solutions to problems others overlook. Queer-led businesses have been driving that kind of innovation for decades, yet we remain one of the most underfunded, undervalued, and underestimated forces in the ecosystem. Right now, we’re experiencing a critical moment where the progress we’ve… Read more »
Julie Trell believes play makes you a better founder. American-born Julie has been helping startup teams around the world build their imaginations and sense of adventure for decades as the founder of Playful Purpose. One way she does it is with “Yes…. and…” She gives Startup 360 host Simon Thomsen and Kayla Medica a simple… Read more »
Welcome to the Startup 360 with Kayla Medica and guest cohost Cat Long from climatetech startup Trace. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment. This week’s episode explores the challenges women face as founders, from funding to parenting and the self-doubt you can feel… Read more »
In the blitzkreig of ‘initiatives’ where the new U.S administration, the engine of which has undoubtedly been tech billionaires such as Elon Musk and his brethren, has sought to erase any position, initiative or even accomplishment of any public servant considered to be the result of diversity, equity or inclusion (D.E.I), it has rightly not been the… Read more »
Imagine having a groundbreaking business idea that could change lives, but every time you seek funding, you hear: “It’s too early,” “Come back when you have traction,” or worse, “Prove yourself first.” This is the reality for countless women entrepreneurs across Australia and Asia. Women have different financial needs to men, however most financial products… Read more »
For those who missed it, the Senate Inquiry into the Impact of Perimenopause and Menopause came to a close last month, with the committee detailing their 25 recommendations to Parliament. Without a proper look-in for digital health across any of the recommendations, we’re probably in for a long hard slog to see any real change… Read more »
The potential of AI is arguably one of the most exciting and terrifying topics in the tech and business sectors today. On one hand, there is a real opportunity for AI to address business and societal challenges, while boosting the economy and our overall productivity. On the other hand, the cinematic portrayals of AI having… Read more »
In the world of venture capital, numbers tell a story, but rarely the full story. When I recently shared thoughts on LinkedIn about gender equity in Australian VC, the flood of DMs revealed a stark truth: we’re grappling with a more complex issue than simple statistics can convey. It’s time to look beyond the numbers… Read more »
On RUOK Day I want to pose a question outside of the typical clarion calls. Since RUOK was launched in 2009 by adman Gavin Larkin Australians are au fait with the crusade to check in with colleagues and friends mental health. Larkin who passed away in 2011 launched the movement after his father’s suicide and… Read more »
I’ve written about how, in general, I think the Aussie startup investment industry is doing pretty well following the release of the Cut Through Ventures 2023 State of Startup Funding report, despite all the volatility of recent years. I’ve also written about some of the more interesting revelations of the report which really highlighted how investors and… Read more »
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