Ticket sales for FinTech Australia’s annual conference, Intersekt 2022, have opened, with the event set to repeat last year’s sellout status. FinTech Australia GM Rehan D’Almeida said this year’s Intersekt promises to be the biggest yet, featuring several international speakers, including the founder and CEO of the UK’s leading finance fintech Swoop, Andrea Reynolds, who… Read more »
New Zealand fintech startups have already had a major impact in Australia, from Xero to more recent arrivals such as Hnry. In a sign that the Kiwi onslaught is set to gather pace, NZ Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, crossed The Ditch this week, leading a trade mission to Melbourne and Sydney. Having just returned from Europe with… Read more »
For two years, online meeting fatigue has been a key concern as people spend a large part of their day on screen in meetings. But now we’re heading back into the office, many workers are starting to remember that online is not the problem, it’s often simply the meetings themselves. How do you make sure… Read more »
The NSW budget, announced last week, delivered the single-largest investment in scientific research, innovation and technological development in the state’s history – $832.7 million boost over four years. Total investment topped $1.1 billion with $270 million also announced to boost to biomedical research, on top of $119.1 million over 10 years for RNA research and… Read more »
AeroPM, an Australian professional services consultancy firm, specialisies in supporting the Australian Department of Defence to acquire complex and significant sovereign capabilities. The company, based in Canberra, was attracted to Lot Fourteen to work within a district of like-minded talented professionals in the defence and space industry. AeroPM’s Chief Executive Officer, Emily Frizell, said the… Read more »
Every week on the Startup Daily TV show, we talk to more than two dozen founders, CEOs, investors and experts about what’s happening in tech. Now you can catch the best of the show with the weekly podcast, SUDS. Welcome to the new, improved SUDS! Each week host Simon Thomsen has a special guest join him… Read more »
What’s the secret to keeping good talent in tech right now and how fundamental are issues such as hybrid work to the future success of your startup? Creating a culture where teams actively want to be there is one of the biggest challenges tech companies face in the wake of the global pandemic. To address… Read more »
Apxium is a leading provider of accounts receivable automation software, along with smart payments tech and automated invoice financing to deliver a unique combination that was previously missing within the global professional services arena. Founder and Managing Director Jeremy Coombe said that as a unique “SaaS+FinTech” innovation, Apxium brings new technology to solve problems evident… Read more »
Defence SA intern and Aeronautical Engineering student Justyce Manton came across tuition-free coding school 42 Adelaide through her professional mentor, who suggested it would complement her skill set. Little did she know at the time, her world was about to be opened to a new world of education, relationships, and cultural development. “42 Adelaide provides… Read more »
An alternate take on the term “AgTech”, along with a deep commitment to food and agriculture sustainability, is driving Melbourne-based early-stage incubator, Rocket Seeder, to look at the sector from a new perspective and extend its support to startups from unconventional segments of the supply chain. For Emma Coath, one of the most important decisions… Read more »
The NSW Government is calling for expressions of interest from universities, research organisations, industry, consortiums and NSW-based NCRIS (National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy) facilities for open-access projects to be supported by a new $8 million Tech Central Research and Innovation Infrastructure Fund. Minister for Enterprise, Investment and Trade Stuart Ayres said the fund will help… Read more »
Ask any successful startup founder and they’ll tell you it didn’t happen overnight. It took countless hours, days, months, maybe even years to nail the idea, stick the landing, and hit crucial money milestones that make or break a business. Founders count ARRs in their sleep and how to hit those revenue targets will be… Read more »
Peak industry body Science & Technology Australia has asked the political parties and independents standing in this Saturday’s federal ballot for their positions on 10 election priorities for the sector. The sector’s priorities identify major science and technology policy settings and investments needed for Australia to seize crucial opportunities. Whether the pledges of current and… Read more »
The horror of finding a mountain of plastic, rubbish and debris at Everest Base Camp motivated young Gold Coast entrepreneurs to return home and tackle world pollution with a clean sheet. For Gold Coast identical twins Brodie and Roger Cook, taking on the enormity of world pollution meant starting small. “We saw a problem, we… Read more »
Ask any successful startup founder and they’ll tell you it didn’t happen overnight. It took countless hours, days, months, maybe even years to nail the idea, stick the landing, and hit crucial money milestones that make or break a business. Startup Daily and SAP® Concur® are bringing you a panel with some of Australia’s most successful tech… Read more »
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