founder
Advice

What I wish I had known as a first-time founder

- August 31, 2017 4 MIN READ

The entrepreneurial journey is not for the faint-hearted. In fact, 90 percent of startups fail. This means all the success stories we hear or read about fall within the elite 10 percent that successfully turn ideas into profitable businesses. We are now part of a generation that glorifies entrepreneurship and the startup scene, and rightfully… Read more »

Podcast

[PODCAST] Startup meet Corporate – Episode 7: Life Insurance

- August 25, 2017 < 1 MIN READ

This original podcast by Startup Daily takes a look at the way large corporates across Australia and New Zealand approach innovation. Leaders of large companies in this digital age across all industries are tasked with transforming themselves to remain competitive and relevant in their market. Hosted by Gina Baldassarre and Mat Beeche from Startup Daily,… Read more »

autonomous vehicles
Topic

NSW Government passes legislation to allow trials of autonomous vehicles as Victoria announces CityLink trial

- August 14, 2017 2 MIN READ

NSW Government has passed legislation to allow for the trial of automated vehicles on both city and regional roads across the state. The new laws will allow Roads, Maritime and Freight Minister Melinda Pavey to approve trials; applicants must have “adequate insurance provisions” and safety management plans in place. It comes as the first trial… Read more »

Aristocrat
Topic

Aristocrat to acquire Israeli game development company Plarium for US$500 million

- August 11, 2017 2 MIN READ

ASX-listed poker machine manufacturer Aristocrat has announced its acquisition of Israeli game development business Plarium for US$500 million ($667 million) in a bid to grow into the digital space. Founded in 2009, Plarium has over 1,200 employees working across five genre-specific studios, and offices around Europe, Israel, and the US. The company stated it has… Read more »

Startup Meet Corporate
Podcast

[PODCAST] Startup Meet Corporate – Episode 2: Westpac

- July 13, 2017 < 1 MIN READ

This original podcast by Startup Daily takes a look at the way large corporates across Australia and New Zealand approach innovation. Leaders of large companies in this digital age across all industries are tasked with transforming themselves to remain competitive and relevant in their market. Hosted by Gina Baldassarre and Mat Beeche from Startup Daily… Read more »

OTEC
Topic

OTEC APAC competition partners with Chinaccelerator to help Australian startups enter China

- July 7, 2017 2 MIN READ

Local startup competition OTEC APAC, a branch of the Overseas Talent Entrepreneurship Conference (OTEC) held in Beijing, has partnered with Chinese accelerator program Chinaccelerator in a bid to further help startups in the Asia Pacific region enter China. Founded in 2010, Chinaccelerator is focused on helping startups grow internationally, whether this be from China or… Read more »

urbanyou
Topic

Home services marketplace UrbanYou raises $1 million to expand around Australia

- July 4, 2017 2 MIN READ

UrbanYou, a platform connecting users to home services on demand, has raised $1 million in a funding round led by existing investor Microequities Venture Capital, with participation from angel investor Arun Nair. Cofounded by former Yahoo executives Elke Keeley and Noga Edelstein, UrbanYou connects people with pre-screened cleaning and gardening professionals. Launched in 2014 in… Read more »

lion unleashed
Partner Content

WATCH: Paddock Chat Panel on Lion Unleashed

- June 30, 2017 < 1 MIN READ

It’s never been easier for Australians to enjoy a good meal or drink – but there are so many more opportunities for innovation hidden below the surface of the ‘Food and Beverage’ industry, and the Lion Unleashed program by Slingshot Accelerator wants to uncover them. One of the region’s largest food and beverage companies, boasting… Read more »