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Pioneer wants to help bridge the privilege gap and find and fund ‘Lost Einsteins’
Launched by former Apple executive Daniel Gross with backing from Stripe, Pioneer looks to find and support the ‘Lost Einsteins’ of the world.
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Jobs for NSW appoints PeopleScout’s Nicole Cook as new CEO
Jobs for NSW has appointed Nicole Cook, currently managing director of talent management company PeopleScout in ANZ, as its new CEO.
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WithYouWithMe partners with Department of Human Services to train veterans in cyber security
Startup WithYouWithMe has partnered with the Department of Human Services (DHS) to see dozens of Defence Force veterans train and work within the DHS Cyber Security Branch.
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Brisbane startup GO1 raises $10 million Series A round led by Seek
GO1, which has created an online platform through which individuals and organisations can find or create courses, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Seek, with participation from investors including Our Innovation Fund. Launched in 2014, Brisbane startup GO1 allows users to browse its marketplace of courses, covering everything from compliance… Read more »
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Hardware startup TimeChi wants to help boost the office worker’s focus
While there’s no end of productivity tools out there, approaching the problem with a new techie solution is Sydney startup TimeChi, founded by Sean Greenhalgh and James Virtue.
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Sydney startup MYBOS wants to make life easier for building managers
MYBOS was founded by former building manager Sam Khalef after he grew tired of dealing with the problems of the mix of systems he was having to use.
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ShareAbode wants to help single parents connect to share living expenses
ShareAbode connects single parents for opportunities to “co-live” together, helping them share the load of rent and living expenses while also gaining support and friendship.
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Subscription startup Craft Beer Coopery wants to help stem feelings of social isolation
It’s estimated that 72 percent of men don’t seek help for mental disorders, with the stigma attached in society leading many to suffer in silence. Craft Beer Coopery aims to help.
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How pet care business Rufus & Coco leveraged the trend of pet humanisation
Having owned more than 40 pets over the years, Anneke van den Broek said she struggled to find high quality, natural products, and created Rufus & Coco to fill the gap.
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Two thirds of founders ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ stressed, report finds
With startup founders working an average of 64 hours a week and the majority drawing a smaller salary than in their previous role, 96 percent report feeling stressed.
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Why you should leverage brand Australia to sell in China
According to a report released earlier this year by ecommerce giant Alibaba, Australia is the third largest importer into China on its Tmall platform, following just Japan and the United States. With Alibaba estimating that the cross border ecommerce market could be worth $125.5 billion in China by 2019, the opportunities for Australian companies are… Read more »
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Xero acquires Toronto data capture platform Hubdoc
Accounting software company Xero has acquired Canadian startup Hubdoc for an initial fee of US$60 million ($80.87 million) that consists of 35 percent cash and 65 percent in Xero stock.
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Labor to spend $3 million to establish National Centre of AI Excellence if elected
Labor will put $3 million towards the development of a National Centre of AI Excellence if elected, with Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Ed Husic yesterday saying Australia “can’t stumble or scramble our way to success” on artificial intelligence.
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Adelaide home loan platform Tic:Toc raises $11.5 million Series B round
Adelaide-founded fintech startup Tic:Toc, which has developed a digital home loan platform, has raised $11.5 million in a Series B round led by Genworth Australia and La Trobe Financial.
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Victorian startup Energy Locals is bringing transparency around pricing to the energy sector
Adrian Merrick’s explanation of what Energy Locals does is rather to the point: “We sell cleaner energy for a fixed fee and without screwing customers.”
