It seems like almost every week, another woman entrepreneur publicly shares her story about being under the neurodivergent umbrella. Inspiring leaders like Celeste Barber, Steph Claire Smith (KIC), Mamamia’s CEO Mia Freedman, and The Digital Picnic founder Cherie Conan are proof that neurodivergence is not an obstacle to achieving success, when working in an inclusive… Read more »
Earlier this month, the tech world was abuzz with debate following comments from Craig Blair, a renowned VC and partner at Airtree Ventures, at a Tech Council of Australia (TCA) event. Whilst his comments around founders’ “greatly flawed characters” being what “makes them special” sparked concern he was perpetuating toxic leadership in tech, I do have… Read more »
The Federal Government’s proposed ban on social media is both dangerous to free speech and risks dooming a generation of Australia’s children to digital illiteracy. It feels good to ban something; it sounds decisive. “Kids addicted to social media? No problem, it’s banned!” Yes, there is a problem with how some children consume internet media.… Read more »
More than one in three Australian women will face physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. It’s an appalling statistic that shows just how urgent it is to break this cycle. Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women so it’s the best time to learn how you can take action, support… Read more »
Bitcoin is now above US$90,000. While many view the surge in the context of the US elections, shifts in monetary policy and everything in between – the real story runs somewhat deeper than graphs, Paul Quickenden argues. Here’s his view on why this bull run unique and the lessons for tech innovators. An institutional and… Read more »
From artist Picasso to director Woody Allen, actor Kevin Spacey, athlete OJ Simpson, record producer Phil Spector and rapper Jay-Z, the idea of flawed genius is not new. But its prominence in the startup sector has been front of mind in recent months, most notably with WiseTech’s billionaire founder Richard White. Many have noted that… Read more »
Australia wants to ban children from social media. The proposed legislation would make platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, off limits to anyone under sixteen, and put Australia at the forefront of regulating social media access for children. While backed by social change movements such as 36 Months which delivered a petition to Prime… Read more »
October 26, 2024, marked the 40th anniversary of director James Cameron’s science fiction classic, The Terminator – a film that popularised society’s fear of machines that can’t be reasoned with, and that “absolutely will not stop … until you are dead”, as one character memorably puts it. The plot concerns a super-intelligent AI system called… Read more »
Recently, Channel 10’s ‘The Project’ aired a segment on inTruth Technologies, the company I founded in 2021 to tackle one of the most significant challenges of our world today; self awareness and mental health. inTruth is the first of its kind; a technology that can track emotion with clinical grade accuracy through consumer grade wearables.… 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 »
Ah, LinkedIn. Twitter aside, you are by far the least intentionally funny social media site there is. And yet, you are a veritable treasure trove of useful articles and industry updates that none of us can be without.* Simultaneously managing to make me feel both multitudes better & worse about myself in an instant, you… Read more »
As a small business founder that has been bootstrapping from day one (four years and counting!), I’ve been working hard to find a small business grant I’m eligible for to help me in my very important growth stage of business. But as a female business owner in sportstech, I have discovered that there is very… Read more »
By now, many of us are probably familiar with artificial intelligence hype. AI will make artists redundant! AI can do lab experiments! AI will end grief Even by these standards, the latest proclamation from OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, published on his personal website this week, seems remarkably hyperbolic. We are on the verge of… Read more »
As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans. According to Harvard Business School, innovation is “a product, service, business model or strategy that’s both novel and useful”. By focusing on innovation, universities are attempting to position themselves as drivers of progress – as… Read more »
I have often said that I’m happiest in the company of founders and their teams. You are the nation’s problem solvers, hustlers, designers, and technologists. You are the funders, the rule makers and rule breakers, the mentors, the interns, our wayfinders and storytellers. To me, you represent the best of Australia. I am proud to be… Read more »
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