One of the most popular new innovations we’ve seen in recent years has been virtual reality (VR) technology. While many might associate virtual reality with games or leisure activities, a growing field of research suggests it can be an incredibly valuable tool in dealing with a range of mental health issues. After completing a PhD… Read more »
Anyone who’s flown on a commercial airline in recent years (hopefully you still remember it) will very quickly tell you the process is expensive, time-consuming and, for the most part, painful. Ask most regular travellers and they would love to find a way to make the entire process easier and more like that of a… Read more »
After spending the bulk of her career working and studying astrophysics and aerospace engineering at both Harvard and Stanford, Nina Hooper realised there was a gap between traditional education and some of the vital soft skills that many great entrepreneurs possess. “In 2018, I went on a road trip around the United States and visited… Read more »
The challenge that brands and content creators face is the pressure to create new compelling content, faster and more cost effectively. In an era where online content is being created at an incredible rate, producers now find it increasingly difficult to make content that cuts through the noise. One problem that needs to be solved… Read more »
Education was one of the many industries to experience a massive shift to online programs and platforms in 2020. While online learning isn’t new, many of the platforms that were being used by students such as Zoom or Google Hangouts, simply weren’t built for an educational purpose. It was this problem that led Dr. Ramtin… Read more »
As your startup grows, so does your team. But you don’t need to get snowed under with business admin and people management – there are digital HR solutions for that. With the rise of remote workplaces, flexible working arrangements and increasingly global teams, it’s never been more important for businesses to keep on top of… Read more »
After travelling around the world and collecting people’s life stories as an anthropologist and filmmaker, Dr Aliaa Remtilla realised that everyone has a story to tell and everyone wants these stories to be captured. However, most people don’t know how to go about doing it. With a strong belief that every person’s story matters, Dr… Read more »
If you’re a foodie, or just love to cook, then you’d understand just how difficult it is to find great recipes. In an era of mass content creation, most of the good resources you’re looking for, especially surrounding food, are lost amongst many of the large recipe websites that choose quantity over quality. It was… Read more »
UPDATE: Watch Dr Cathy Foley’s’ How Science is Transforming Our World online panel here. Physicist Dr Cathy Foley became Australia’s Chief Scientist in 2021. Her distinguished 35-year career in science with the CSIRO has been focused on exploring magnetics and superconductors. Her experience spans pure research to commercialisation and revolutionised the way mining companies detect… Read more »
Startup founders set out to change the world, and a new generation of entrepreneurs are adding the phrase “for the better”. Some of Australia’s most successful founders and investors are not only addressing their carbon footprint, and social justice and equity issues, they’re also building businesses that look beyond their core focus to leave the… Read more »
From personalising stem-celled derived therapies to revolutionising drug discovery and cyber security, Sydney is stepping into the global spotlight with transformative technologies that will reshape our world. This June, you’re invited to meet the entrepreneurs and startups behind these boundary-pushing ideas. Transformative technologies refers to new tech innovations that solve scientific problems in our daily… Read more »
Social media and online community management specialist Quiip had a busy 2020, stepping up its commitments to social and environmental responsibility, despite the challenges the coronavirus pandemic presented. Quiip had become B Corp certified in 2018 – one the first 300 Australian companies to do so – to balance its profit with purpose. CEO Alison… Read more »
The past 12 months changed the way startup founders think about working. As startup leadership team turn their attention to solving the problem of how they’ll manage a return to the office, a key question is how to tackle challenges such as scaling up your business quickly and with flexibility. Co-shared offices are not new,… Read more »
Kylie Frazer is passionate about startups and investing in tech. It’s what she lives and breathes every day as the Managing Partner of Eleanor Venture, an early-stage tech investment syndicate that helps private investors build diversified technology startup portfolios. Kylie is one of the judges of the 2021 Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants for up-and-coming startups and small businesses.… Read more »
Startups, entrepreneurs and small-to-medium-sized enterprises looking to innovate and grow their business have until midnight on Monday, May 10 to enter the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants. This year’s grants are delivering an extra opportunity for finalists, with the chance to pitch their products to Amazon Australia HQ as they vie for a grant package worth more… Read more »
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