From reinventing the workspace to bringing sports star power to disability support, these four entrepreneurs have won praise for how they’re tackling the problems of today with a sharp eye on the future. As the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program marks its 25th year of supporting Australian entrepreneurship, Startup Daily is profiling the exceptional… Read more »
Unicorn Day, the annual AWS-led gathering of founders, investors and startup operators, took over Sydney recently – and the message was loud and clear: Australia might be a small market, but our startups are playing on a global stage. From an impressive lineup of speakers spanning AWS heavyweights to big-name customers and VCs, here are… Read more »
As the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ program celebrates 25 years of spotlighting the best of Australian entrepreneurship, Startup Daily is profiling the finalists of one of our nation’s most prestigious business awards, to be held on October 15. Today, we meet the four finalists in the Social Impact category. From improving youth mental health… Read more »
Trade marks weren’t the first item on the agenda for wireless charging tech platform NOA The Brand. But very quickly, it became a priority. Seven years ago, then-furniture designer Christel Hadiwibawa was developing a desk organiser when she realised it needed a wireless charging feature. But not just any wireless charging tech – something faster, stronger… Read more »
An AI-driven logistics platform powering millions of low-carbon deliveries for companies such as Australia Post’s StarTrack Courier has taken out the Startup World Cup Sydney pitch competition. The win earns cofounder Richard Savoie a trip to the Grand Finale in San Francisco where he’ll compete for US$1 million in investment this October. Hosted by Startup&Angels,… Read more »
From an AI-powered design tool that curates your entire brand identity in seconds to a solution for fiddly SEO tasks, global website-building platform Squarespace has been busy innovating. For more than 20 years, Squarespace has led the charge to simplify how virtually anyone can build and manage a website. They’re famous for their user-friendly drag-and-drop editor… Read more »
The business world has become increasingly crowded with net-zero pledges and sustainability buzzwords. But for companies who actually want to walk the talk, there’s a real solution that goes beyond the greenwash and creates lasting impact. Designed for office-based businesses that are on the hunt for practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint, CitySwitch is… Read more »
Used by both global tech giants and early-stage startups alike, AI workspace Notion is picking up speed in Australia and New Zealand. In the earliest stages of a startup, every second and every dollar counts. Founders are stretched thin across product development, fundraising, hiring, marketing and operations – without the safety net of a large… Read more »
This week’s Startup 360 sees Simon Thomsen return with a new cohost – Fishburners CEO Majella Campbell. And to celebrate episode 15’s new team, their guests this week are two “Fishies” founders – Barb Woodruff Swanson from Done Life, and Mossy Taheri from proptech Rising Returns. There’s a bit of a travel theme to this… Read more »
Living up to its rep as Coachella for Aussie startups, Blackbird’s annual two-day Sunrise Australia startup fest marked its 10th anniversary on April 30 and May 1, 2025. Held at the iconic Carriageworks in Sydney, the event brimmed with creativity, ambition and innovation. Highlights included keynote speakers, Eucalyptus co-founder Tim Doyle (read more about his… Read more »
Spending power, business efficiency and rewards points – do those sound like things your startup could use? You might want to look deeper into what your business card (which could be a charge or credit card) can do. No business owner wants to miss out on a good opportunity, especially if the outcome might help… Read more »
From Spark to Sunrise, SXSW and the Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards, mark these down in your 2025 startup event calendar right now. So much choice, so little time. How do you choose which startup events will give you the best returns on your time and investment? The short answer is, you just have… Read more »
Early stage investment company Antler in Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing residency that builds great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and… Read more »
Early stage investment company Antler Australia recently backed a new cohort of startups as part of its ongoing program to build great local tech companies. Startup Daily is sharing the details of each venture in the “Antler Investor Memos” series, which is designed to give you a quick, sharp understanding of the startups and people… Read more »
Innovation means different things to different people, but the most important thing when it comes to product development is to have a clear vision, according to Canva’s Head of Design, Andrew Green. “‘We think pretty deeply about our roadmap, and for all the founders out there, I think that one interesting aspect of [Canva cofounder… Read more »
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