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 »
A new book offering a comprehensive go-to guide on product marketing has been written by expert Kayla Medica. The Mehdeeka Method aims at demystify product marketing for companies of all stages of growth, providing a bridge between traditional brand marketing and emerging product marketing schools of thought, to build a brand from scratch. Kayla Medica… Read more »
You’ve just come up with the next big thing. You’re excited. You’ve mapped out the basic concept, convinced yourself this is the future, and you’re ready to throw a few years of your life into it. But then, disaster: a quick search or a chat with a startup friend reveals someone else has already built something… Read more »
In recent years, the media has increasingly blurred the lines between true capital raises and secondary sales, distorting the actual amount of new funding startups are receiving. This confusion often misleads founders and investors, making it harder to understand the real financial position of a company. For first-time founders, navigating the complexities of capital raising… 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 »
Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research has reinforced the value of a flexible work culture. The 2024 Employee Benefits Review, by consultancy firm Mercer, found 89% of Australian organisations still offer the option of working from… 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 »
It was 10.54 pm on 9 November, 2021. But at the time, I had no idea what day it was, let alone the time of the day or night, or how long I had been there. I had just given birth to my baby boy. But beneath the sheer joy and physical exhaustion, there was… 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 »
Have you ever taken a personality test? If you’re like me, you’ve consulted BuzzFeed and you know exactly which Taylor Swift song “perfectly matches your vibe.” It might be obvious that internet quizzes are not scientific, but many of the seemingly serious personality tests used to guide educational and career choices are also not supported… Read more »
One of the first big questions that many startup founders face is deciding what to offer a potential cofounder as compensation — cash, equity, or some mixture of both. This decision sets the tone for the entire relationship and can have long-lasting impacts on the success of your startup. While this might seem like a… 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 »
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 »
I coach founders every week on how to hold more effective investor meetings, and there’s one recurring problem: founders wasting time chasing investors who don’t fit. Sound familiar? Success isn’t pitching your startup. The path to fundraising success starts with making sure the investor is right for you. You have the right – and responsibility… Read more »
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