Leigh Jasper, the serial founder who built construction software platform Aconex into one of Australia’s first tech unicorns, will deliver the keynote opening address at the Growth Summit in Melbourne in February 2026. Presented by SmartCompany and Startup Daily, in partnership with Xero, the Growth Summit is Australia’s premier event for ambitious startup and SME founders and leaders.… Read more »
After leading product at several high-growth SaaS companies and advising even more, I’ve noticed a pattern that costs companies millions in wasted effort and missed opportunities. I call it the feedback fallacy – the illusion that with just enough customer data, organised just the right way, product decisions will become obvious and irrefutable. The perfect… Read more »
It is no secret that the success of any startup lies in the hands of its people – the passionate, talented individuals who bring visions to life and drive innovation. But with limited resources, fierce competition and the constant battle between time and talent, finding and retaining those people can be a huge challenge. We’ve… Read more »
Running your own small business is often a herculean task. There is pressure to find customers and turn a profit, build your brand, manage your online website and social presence, and motivate your employees. And that’s before you consider that many female entrepreneurs aren’t just running a business, but often a home and supporting a… Read more »
In today’s world, businesses are not just about making money but also about making a difference. Customers are more aware of social and environmental issues than ever before, and they expect businesses to take responsibility for their actions. So, how you ensure growth and make a difference at the same time? First, let’s take a… Read more »
It’s an exciting time in your startup – you have just successfully raised $1 million in your first formal seed round. Now attention goes to spending that investment capital to pursue your growth objective. It is easy to get giddy with excitement about deploying this capital. But what about the rights of your new shareholders?… Read more »
RangeMe founder Nicky Jackson is no stranger to success in the US. In less than a decade, she’s taken her software platform from pivot idea into the world’s largest product discovery platforms with more than 250,000 suppliers and partnerships, with leading retailers like Walmart. As well as having a major US presence, RangeMe now operates in… Read more »
In 2015, I found a cracker of a pub for sale. The price tag? Around $4 million. At that time, I didn’t have the funds to buy it myself, so I went to my network, pitched the concept, and all of them said, ‘Sure Steve, we’ll invest in that!’ Off the back of those… Read more »
Clubhouse is one of the newest social media platforms and I just had to try it. I’d heard that Clubhouse was a platform where you can connect with some of the world’s prominent industry leaders via live voice interaction. This means you speak directly to real movers and shakers in your industry just through your… Read more »
For many small businesses, this financial year has been a really challenging time. Earlier in 2020, Australia’s bushland was hit by devastating fires followed closely by the COVID-19 crisis, which saw the world and economy come to an abrupt standstill. As the world went into lockdown, local businesses were forced to hibernate. Even for those… Read more »
I recently supported Hivery in raising A$8mm Series A capital from Blackbird and AS1 Growth Partners Hivery’s suite of products aim to maximise return on retail space (RoRS) using AI and machine learning Below I have summarised our journey from a high level, with lessons from the Hivery Founders (Jason, Franki, Matt, Menkes) included where chronologically relevant.… Read more »
It’s hard to build a successful small business – let’s get that out on the table right from the start. The small business graveyard is littered with dead bodies of the hundreds of millions that dared venture before you, originally filled with crazy hopes, dreams and aspirations. These googly eyes most likely blinded them… Read more »
Antler’s first Australian startup generator program kicks off in Sydney next month 60 people have been accepted into the program, which is still open for last-minute applications Among the first cohort is B.Kindred founder Penny Locaso, who spoke to Startup Daily about her experiences as one of Australia’s most influential female entrepreneurs, and what it’s… Read more »
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